Friday, November 20, 2009 @1:24 AM
Psalm 119:14
Rejoicing in God's Laws as much as in riches.God's laws are given to free us to be all He wants us to be.They restrict us from doing those things that will cripple us and keep us from being our best. God's laws are guidelines to help us follow in His path and not wander onto paths that would lead to destruction.
Psalm 119:9
How can a young person stay pure?By obeying your word.33 Teach me your decrees, O L
ord;
I will keep them to the end.
34 Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions;
I will put them into practice with all my heart.
35 Make me walk along the path of your commands,
for that is where my happiness is found.
36 Give me an eagerness for your laws
rather than a love for money!
37 Turn my eyes from worthless things,
and give me life through your word.
38 Reassure me of your promise,
made to those who fear you.
39 Help me abandon my shameful ways;
for your regulations are good.
40 I long to obey your commandments!
Renew my life with your goodness.
@11:48 AM
15.11.2009
I AM HOLYGenesis 3:1-19
Lesson 2BAdam and Eve learnt the hard way that God meant business when He demanded holiness and obedience.
Question asked. How did Eve view the fruit just before she took the first bite?
How do you think she viewed it the day after?
It is funny how we could identity with Eve so readily.
The following is everyone's contribution. Read at your own peril.Naive EveShe's so human. She is so woman.
Say Don't touch and instinctively little hands will reach out to touch it.She craves wisdom. She's ambitious. She wants to have her eyes opened. She wants to know good and evil. She wants to be just like God.
We always feel its not enough for us, no matter how much we possess.She bends God's words to fit her own agenda. Or was Adam's instructions so poor that it failed to communicate what God decreed. But for such an important injunction God would'nt just leave it to Adam so we thought. Eve must have got verbal warning from God Himself surely.
We treat God's Words very lightly even when it weighs heavily on our conscienceIn the same humourous vein, this one gets the
pun trophy.She is "greedy" and hungry.I must credit this to Annabel.
All that studying has made her belly brillant.Eve was convinced by a total stranger with bad advice.
Tsk tsk..sneaky snakey exploiting naive Eve
The man was worse. He did not bother with any decision. He just borrowed hers.
Sorry sorry guysWe just could not resist having some fun. You know when you put 12 women in a room.
A riot is waiting to happen with or without a reliable teacher.Eve was not about to revolt for woman's rights. She was merely thinking she has every right to explore some great possibilities. Of course the bonus is she gets to impress her man. So she thought.
We are always encouraged to think out of the 'Box' so quoteth Victorious Victoria.
And last but not least...
iffyly speaking
If Eve did not disobey, Eunice is sure Eve's children would ultimately. Anyone of them could eat the fruit and so seal the world's destiny.
Very iffy but we fully agree. Wen Xin was a blast. She demonstrated how to pluck a fruit tree.Thanks all. This sharing is so cool, but don't quote me.
The Price Tag:Astronomical consequences on the world today after Eve's decison and Adam's indecision.
Imperfect births. suffering. wickedness. crimes. cheating. curses. deplorable behaviour. division.
lies. pollution. strive.
So many things in life start with entertaining that
little lie, so many things appear
trivial that first instance. Like the friends we choose, the hobbies we persue, the courses and the institutes of study we select, the places of entertainment we go to. In fact we do so many things in life without even any consideration to God and His holiness. This is especially so in the areas of dating, falling in love, hanging out with friends....relationships.
Object lesson:
It may be wonderful to have male buddies but oftentimes this type of relationship may proof hazardous and too much to handle. Some might even envy those who have buddies who understand and are there for them when they are down.
Relationships with
male pallies are not the easiest. You need to exercise lots of caution if you are so brave as to venture into an intimate one when this is
not a boyfriend. Worse if he has a fiance and you have your boyfriend. So much for cyberchatting disguised cybercheating.
Those of us who are prone to flirting must be fully aware that when we give so many wrong signals, it will ultimately confuse rather than defuse.
Big sister K sounded the alarm against attention being showered on gals by guys. It can feel so flattering it will cause you to feel all fuzzy inside. Fortunately we have one so filled with experience amongst us. If you fall into this lovey category anytime in your life cycle,
do sign up for counselling from this source. She will fit you with an antenna for yourself and a monitor for herself.
Alas! I personally am such a plain Jane with neither good character nor good looks to boot. So I don't get to experience that dizzy feeling too many times. Only one ah beng fell for me hook line and sinker. He always maintained that I tricked him into marrying me. As if I had to resort to trickery!
Men. You can't live with them, you can't live without them.
Solution:With regards to MSN or MSG away from prying eyes and other private dealings.
It is possible to prevent misunderstandings and to ward off untoward attention.
Try this.
Eg. If you are attracted to a red hairy married guy
Address him as
Brother Rambutan or
Uncle RambutanThat should constantly remind you to stay away from his tuft
And he will definitely not misread your cues.
Stop Watch:Hankypanky is not frowned upon today
They are in full bloom in our culture
Lots of exposed skin is permissible
What sort of people
do you think these people attract
Where you hang out
The company you keep
The movies you watch
The curses no more burn your ears
As 'immunity' builds up
If I can cause you to think And ask "Should I be doing this"
Even if others areI would have succeeded...in a way.
Loving me Loving you.