Pastor Vincent - 11 September 2014
Resist Temptation, Restore Godly Satisfaction
Before temptations, no one can boast about their capabilities because no attributes of our humanity can be the worthy opponents of temptations. But Lord understands the weakness of our humanity and has divine compassion on us. He said, "when you are tempted, I will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." Blessed are you who respond to God's grace and persevere under temptations. When you seek to do the will of God, the approval of God and empowerment of Holy Spirit will give you transcending strength to resist temptations and experience godly satisfaction in Christ.
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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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