Isaiah 60:14 says, “The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee; The city of the Lord, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.” (Isa. 60:14). Jesus came to earth, conceived by the Holy Ghost, in the virgin, Mary, born of the virgin, Mary, espoused to Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25). He had brothers and sisters (Mark 6:3). He started His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty (Luke 3:23). And for three and a half years, He healed, did miracles, and forgave sins. And at Passover in 31 A.D., Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, He was buried, and the third day He arose to give us the hope and promise of eternal life in His Holy name. Alleluia and praise the LORD. Amen and Amen.
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Authorities, Obedience and Law – With all of the confusion in this world who should you listen to? – Part 5
Authorities, Obedience and Law – With all of the confusion in this world who should you listen to? – Part 5
It is becoming increasingly popular to “rebel” against authority and the “establishment” in various ways and throughout various countries in the world today. It started a couple of years back with occupy Wall Street, then the G20 summit, the Arab Spring and now civil disobedience in Hong Kong. But what are the real issues behind all of this and how can you find calm in this seemingly confusing time? Let’s talk about these concerns and try to come up with a successful solution…cont’d.
Last, Obedience creates peace and blessings, as it mentions in Romans 13, “Authorities hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong” (Romans 13:3). So let us rebel, not against the law, but against the popular trend of anarchy and rebellion itself. Let’s listen to authority, pray for those who are in power and hope that we can all move forward together towards a “better tomorrow”!
To learn more about this topic and others, read the book, Seven Steps to Freedom, available here.
Darrell
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Authorities, Obedience and Law – With all of the confusion in this world who should you listen to? – Part 4
Authorities, Obedience and Law – With all of the confusion in this world who should you listen to? – Part 4
It is becoming increasingly popular to “rebel” against authority and the “establishment” in various ways and throughout various countries in the world today. It started a couple of years back with occupy Wall Street, then the G20 summit, the Arab Spring and now civil disobedience in Hong Kong. But what are the real issues behind all of this and how can you find calm in this seemingly confusing time? Let’s talk about these concerns and try to come up with a successful solution…cont’d.
Second, a democratic society and the capitalist business system that comes along with it breed’s innovation. The very social media that these various groups around the world are using to suit their own ends was created by the “enemies” they are boasting about killing. Where is the logic in that?
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Darrell
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Authorities, Obedience and Law – With all of the confusion in this world who should you listen to? – Part 3
Authorities, Obedience and Law – With all of the confusion in this world who should you listen to? – Part 3
It is becoming increasingly popular to “rebel” against authority and the “establishment” in various ways and throughout various countries in the world today. It started a couple of years back with occupy Wall Street, then the G20 summit, the Arab Spring and now civil disobedience in Hong Kong. But what are the real issues behind all of this and how can you find calm in this seemingly confusing time? Let’s talk about these concerns and try to come up with a successful solution…cont’d.
First, Authorities, however wrong people may think they are at times are there for your good (Romans 13:1-5). Imagine, not having local police in the society we live in today. Or imagine no health system for the sick, injured and dying. The point is we need structure as a society to enjoy the “creature comforts”, even if we only get a few hours a day to ourselves and our own endeavours, to ease our mind from the “stress” of the world.
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Darrell
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Authorities, Obedience and Law – With all of the confusion in this world who should you listen to? – Part 2
Authorities, Obedience and Law – With all of the confusion in this world who should you listen to? – Part 2
It is becoming increasingly popular to “rebel” against authority and the “establishment” in various ways and throughout various countries in the world today. It started a couple of years back with occupy Wall Street, then the G20 summit, the Arab Spring and now civil disobedience in Hong Kong. But what are the real issues behind all of this and how can you find calm in this seemingly confusing time? Let’s talk about these concerns and try to come up with a successful solution…cont’d.
At the onset, the people involved may think that the “establishment” are against them, that they are trying to suppress them and their “ideas”. I would ask this question, take a minute and image this world without rules, structure, laws and consequences for disobedience? Is the image in your mind something you would like to have become a reality? Whatever your response, read on to find some possible solutions.
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Darrell
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Authorities, Obedience and Law – With all of the confusion in this world who should you listen to? – Part 1
Authorities, Obedience and Law – With all of the confusion in this world who should you listen to? – Part 1
It is becoming increasingly popular to “rebel” against authority and the “establishment” in various ways and throughout various countries in the world today. It started a couple of years back with occupy Wall Street, then the G20 summit, the Arab Spring and now civil disobedience in Hong Kong. But what are the real issues behind all of this and how can you find calm in this seemingly confusing time? Let’s talk about these concerns and try to come up with a successful solution.
All though these particular events are new to this generation of people, the act of protest is not a new one, as you may very well be aware. In recent history, there has been a multitude of civil rights movements, usually associated with some sort of social concern, like economic inequality, ethnic prejudices, or gender biases, amongst other things. And there is no doubt that the core concerns these people have are well founded in most cases. However, when nothing is resolved in the short term, patience wears thin and people act out.
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Darrell
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