Does it get a little “boring” when something is repeated several times, almost in a single breath? The last section of Leviticus 4, verses 32-35, is the “forgiveness” formula that is repeated another time, having been already repeated several times for different groups or types of “forgiveness seeker”. Here, our…
What do I know about patience? Being patience is really difficult – one step forward, two steps back!! 2 Corinthians 12:9 says God’s power is made perfect in our weakness. Patience is an evidence (fruit) of growing in Christ. (Galatians 5:22) When waiting for something, doubt might set in, or we get distracted…
We have been reminded about showing kindness recently. Remember the memory verse we had a few Sundays ago? Hint: Micah 6:8 has “love kindness” in the RSV, Good News has “show constant love”, while NIV has “love mercy”. Love is everywhere! It’s also action-packed: to ‘show’ love. Mercy and kindness are two…
Me me me. The root of much of today’s social, economic and political problems is selfishness. To be more exact, putting me first without taking consideration about how my action could put others in a far less favourable condition. However, I don’t think we should live a life of complete…
I stared at it for a good few seconds, my mind working out why I would deserve it. When the taxi stopped, I paid the driver and said there’s a pound coin just there. Looking back, I think we surprised each other: he didn’t want the 4p and rounded down…
Is gentleness a sign of weakness? Surely not. In fact it’s a fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:23. Here, Paul contrasts the sinful actions that we have left behind (or try to), with a life in the Spirit where the Spirit develops our gentleness. Gentleness is something we should have,…
