Life Choices and Value Judgments

Have you ever wonder why there are people who simply refuse to forgive even when forgiveness is offered? They choose to hold on to anger and unforgiveness, even lashing out in revenge to vent out the hurts. Yet, are they really happy in the end when reconciliation is no longer possible between two persons? I believe the reason is simple. They do not see any values in forgiving the offender and this is not part of their life choices to forgive, to forget and to mend brokenness. (more…)

What the Bible says about Forgiveness

Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. – Colossians 3:13

To forgive someone for the wrong that has been done is easily said than done. How many of us can truly say that we have let go of the past memories, hurts and pains without it really affecting our characters, emotions, decisions, relationships and actions? How many of us can truly say “we forgive so and so for hurting me” in lip service and yet harbour that pain quietly or even wallowing in self-pity? (more…)

For everyone will be seasoned with fire, and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt. – Mark 9:49

We can see the gospels that Jesus always use parables to communicate principles of the Kingdom of God. He said each believer’s life should have the same impact on his or her world as salt has on food. Salt gives food flavor and brings out the best, while at the same time it serves as a preservative. (more…)

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-His good, pleasing and perfect will. – Romans 12:2

Paul said that we believer are not same with people in who does not know the Living God is. But you got to notice that we all live in this world where believer and non believer are interact each other. We have our audiences. What audience do you play to? Each day you are seen by many who will make a judgment about the way you handle yourself among different audiences. Politicians have learned to play to their audiences. I believe that America Presidential Candidates are customizing their messages for the needs of USA and particular groups right now. Pastors play to their congregations every week. Workplace believers play to the audiences who will buy their product. (more…)

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. – John 16:33

I have been asked these questions over and over again by Christians – “Why is it so difficult to be a Christian and to be nice to people who are nasty? Why does it seem so easy for other people to lie their ways out of trouble and I have to be honest about the truth? Why does it seem that Christians in the marketplace find it so difficult to live a biblical principle as in the bible?” Friends have commented that it seems harder for committed Christians in business and in works to live out committed biblical principles in their lives. They wondered why. I have only one comment. That is, if you are not a Christian and sought to do your work or business without any regard to maintaining a biblical philosophy or principle, then definitely things will be much smoother. (more…)