Reference text: Luke 16:1-13 The premise underlying the actions of the steward who was at the centre of today's parable was his concern about life after losing his job. The verse of interest is thus Luke 16:3 "And the steward said to himself, ‘What shall I do, since my master is taking the stewardship away... Continue Reading →
THE LOG IN YOUR EYE
Reference text: Luke 6:39-42 Luke 6:41 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? In our eyes, we are perhaps perfect, aren't we? No blemish, no spot, and without mincing words, we are often confident about this. However, Jesus... Continue Reading →
WHAT DO YOU LACK?
Reference text: Matthew 19:16-22Jesus encounters a rather determined young man in today's Gospel, one who was interested in things that matter hence his question 'good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?' After Jesus responds with a list of the commandments, the young man responds 'these I have kept since my youth'. Yet,... Continue Reading →
POINTING FINGERS
Isaiah 58:9 Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ “If you take away the yoke from your midst, The pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness, POINTING FINGERS We have an interesting list of three things that could hinder our receiving of answers... Continue Reading →