Deuteronomy 28:2 “And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the Lord your God.” We are all familiar with the term obedience. It is submission to authority, and a crucial part of society. Children obey parents, students obey teachers, citizens obey government, and the list goes […]
“Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the Most High.” Psalm 50:14 Thankfulness is an expression of gratitude. When someone helps us, does us a favour, or gives us something we want or need, we are generally thankful. And we express it in many ways. If we are so appreciative towards the people around […]
“Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” John 12:24 In the above verse, the Holy Bible beautifully uses the analogy of the wheat seed to show the importance and value of sacrifice. […]
“Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.” Proverbs 10:17 Discipline enhances the quality of life and improves our living standard. This is exactly the reason why parents and schools emphasize on disciplining children from a young age. When the world disciplines us, it is only to ensure […]
“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.” Proverbs 4:7-8 The secular world has taught us that power, influence and money is what makes a happy and successful life. Well, this is far […]
“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” Proverbs 3:13-14 We live in a materialistic world, where everything in life is about money. Respect is no longer earned but bought by the wealthier and influential members of the society. But […]
Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” We all have emotions. Some lift us up while others bring us down and sometimes it is these emotions that take complete control of our senses. How we react in a situation is […]
1Corinthians 15:57 “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” The above verse encourages us to be thankful to God, for through Him we are victorious. And the beauty about the text is that victory is a guarantee in the lives of those who hold on to Christ Jesus. […]
Revelation 22:12 “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.” Lord Jesus is often referred to as love, and all who have experienced Him can vouch for it. His love is not reserved for a chosen few, but the entire […]
2 Corinthians 4:16 “Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” The above verse is a proof that God is not oblivious of our pain and suffering. He knows that we live in a world dominated by sin and temptations. Lies and […]
