Pastor Vincent - 4 September 2014

Problems Are Meant To Drive Us To God Reliance

Like Timothy, we may be facing many challenges and inadequacy within ourselves. This is because men are inherently weak. But God did not give us a spirit of timidity to fret on uncertainties. The spirit God gives us is one that drives us from self-reliance to God-reliance in problems and trials. One that is strengthened by the gospel, not by our own will. That is the spirit's way.

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Battling Inferiority, Indifference, Lack of Zeal

In this fast-paced society and highly demanding era, we are trapped in a system, both knowingly and unknowingly. What is this system? At first thoughts, this system seems to sound like laws and institutions. Yet if we inquire further, this system is in fact a godless and man-centric mindset, which very quickly develops into a disbelieving culture. As believers of God, we can be easily immobilized by such a systemic culture. We involuntarily subscribe to a certain way of thinking in this system of ours, be it with regards to merits, successes, achievements, problem-solving skills, etc. Such a system hurts the human soul and makes it grow cold. Consider, what happens to the fallouts of this system? They are constantly battling with inferiority (about self), indifference (about life), and lack of zeal (to do what ought to be done). May God open our eyes to this reality so that we can be sensitive to the needs of this era, and with that, relate the Gospel powerfully and relevantly.

 



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