"Other Control"

Many of us spend too much time
practicing “other-control” when we
should be practicing self-control.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness
and self-control.” Galatians 5:22

Forgiveness is optional

One of Satan’s most destructive lies is that forgiveness is optional.

“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Matthew 6:14-15

Foot in Mouth

Train your mouth and heart until you can say

the right thing at the right time in the right

way for the right reason.

“Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep

watch over the door of my lips.” Psalm

141:3

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Ten Reasons Why Judas should be in Heaven

Did Judas go to hell or in heaven?

There are so much injustice done to Judas. It is about time for us to change this error. Here are ten reasons why Judas should be in heaven.

1. Judas passed the test; he was one of the twelve. He is therefore willing to sell everything he owns, doesn’t mind not attending his parents funeral, or sleeping anywhere when the evening comes.

2. Benefit of the doubt. No one really knew what his real motive in betraying Jesus was. If he wanted him dead why did he commit suicide?

3. If the beliefs of those misguided are true, i.e. crucifixion was absolutely necessary for our salvation, then Judas is a hero for without him there could be no crucifixion.

4. He was not actually happy of what he did, hence he committed suicide.
5. He must be repentant of his actions otherwise he should be rejoicing when Jesus was crucified.

6. He was created in God’s image and likeness. Where else could one be if he is God’s image and likeness.

7. God loves him unconditionally. Jesus prepares a mansion for the twelve and that includes Judas Iscariot.

8. God always say “I forgive.”

9. His suicide could be his way of saying, “I’m sorry.”

10. If in the hour of death a person is sorry for his sins then he is saved. Again if he was regretful and contrite of what he had done he should have not killed himself.

Why Christians love their enemies?

Why do Christians are taught to love their enemies?

Christians are not being imposed to do something that is hard to do but rather something that is good for Christians souls and Christians health.

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 6:27-38.

But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. To the person who strikes you on one cheek, offer the other one as well, and from the person who takes your cloak, do not withhold even your tunic. Give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you. For if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same. If you lend money to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit (is) that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, and get back the same amount. But rather, love your enemies and do good to them, and lend expecting nothing back; then your reward will be great and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as (also) your Father is merciful. Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven. Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you."

Just imagine if what happen when you are angry. You cannot think right, you cannot eat right, your blood pressure soars, you cannot sleep well. Where are all these things leading to?

Christians knew the obvious answer. Being angry will eventually lead to illness and death.

God loves us so much, He doesn't want us to be stricken with heart attack. It's okay to be angry, but not until 6pm or 9pm during summer.

Love your enemies, you avoid being angry, you are more healthy. Health is wealth.

Don't give anyone the pleasure of making you angry.

The Bible - the book that can be believed

"No other book has been so chopped, knifed, sifted, scrutinized, and vilified. What book on philosophy or religion or psychology or belles letters of classical or modern times has been subject to such a mass attack as the Bible? with such venom and scepticism? with such thoroughness and erudition? upon every chapter, line and tenet? ... Yet the Bible is still loved by millions, read by millions, and studied by millions." (reknowned theologian, Bernard Ramm, in his book, Protestant Christian Evidences)

Almost 2000 years after it was finally completed (a book written over a period of about 1500 years, 40 generations, by over 40 authors on three continents and in three different languages) the Bible remains the number one bestseller in the world. Not even the literary phenomenon that was Harry Potter or controversial books like The Da Vinci Code or The Secret have been able to budge it from its perch. Why does it continue to be so successful? It is possible the answer lies in the fact that it is all truth?

But in a western world that is largely post-Christian, how do I continue to accept the Bible as true? Isn't it just fantasy? A story, made up to make Christians feel good about themselves? Is it possible that it is still relevant today?

There are a variety of reasons why I see the Bible as being still true and still relevant today. While some of these reasons may not seem to be strong enough to convince in and of themselves, when you hold them together, the proof is as close to undeniable as you can get.

One of them is the harmony contained in its pages - written over such a huge time period by a variety of completely different people independently of each other and yet there is one single message that runs through its pages (hinting of one author, God, directing its writing). Manuscript accuracy (how early/how many manuscripts quoting scripture there are compared to other historical works which no one questions) and scientific accuracy (no discovery of science has ever disproved the Bible but findings generally add proof to its authenticity) are two huge factors that stand along the prophetic accuracy of the old testament prophets, especially concerning Jesus; the backing Jesus himself gave to the scriptures and archeologically evidence that supports the Bible writings.

And many more. But for me what stands out as solid proof that we should take this book seriously and give it a chance is:

1) the amount of people who have given up their lives for their belief in what it teaches and 2) the transformation of lives that continues to this day. No other book has the power to change lives and families and nations than the living word of God.

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any two-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." Hebrews 4:12