Of God and Mankind

Ephesians 4:29-30 (AMPC)   “ Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God's favor) to those who hear it.   30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God [do not offend or vex or sadden Him], by Whom you were sealed (marked, branded as God's own, secured) for the day of redemption (of final deliverance through Christ from evil and the consequences of sin).”   Dear people of God, the Holy Bible tells us in Proverbs 18:21 (AMPC) that death and life are in the power of the tongue and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it (for death or life).   Truth be told, as far as this world is concerned, there are no ordinary or idle words contrary to what many people believe. Every spoken word...

Luke 4:18 (AMPC)   “ The Spirit of the Lord [is] upon Me (Jesus Christ), because He has anointed Me [the Anointed One, the Messiah] to preach the good news (the Gospel) to the poor; He has sent Me to announce release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to send forth as delivered those who are oppressed [who are downtrodden, bruised, crushed, and broken down by calamity],”   Dear people of God, many Christians usually get into trouble because they fail to adhere to God’s instruction in His Word in the Holy Bible.   What is the first thing God’s Word says to do when you have a problem? As proof, let us see James 5:13 (AMPC), “ Is anyone among you afflicted (ill-treated, suffering evil)? He should pray. Is anyone glad at heart? He should sing praise [to God].   The Bible says we should pray to God FIRST whenever we encounter any trouble. But how do you pray to a God with whom you have no personal relationship as a Father to a child? How do you pray about...