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Stumbling Block

“But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.” (1Co 8:9 AV) There are parents who are protesting the installation of dragon decoration in building a Christian school attendance. According to him, decoration is the symbol of idolatry. But there are others who want to retain the ornaments. According to him, decorate it is an expression of art. Not intended to worship idols. Each had a strong argument. At the moment we receive salvation from Christ, we have been freed. We do not just freed from bondage of sin, but also released from all the religious laws that bind. We have the freedom to do anything. Paul may allow the church at Corinth to eat food that had been offered to idols. Paul said, food will not bring us closer to God (ay.8). Even so, there is the church of Corinth who still feel guilty when eating the "idolatry of food". Faced with this situation, Paul suggested that we might see the first kemanfaatannya: if

Tongue

“Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.” (Jas 3:9 AV) At the time the earthquake occurred, the victim put up a big article in the street to attract the mercy of the donors to channel assistance. I observe there are two kinds of writing interesting. The first paper: "Stop watching us. We are not a circus. We need help!” The second paper," Thank you for your concern. Your arrival has been reliefing us. " If you will provide assistance, where you decide to give it? Exactly! To disaster victims who installed the writings of the second kind. Their writing was more sympathetic, while the first kind seem more intimidating. Although the earthquake victims convey the same message, namely "need help", but the choice of words that is different, producing different effects. In family life, the selection of words can also affect the mood of members of the family. Use words that tend to attack and

Seriousness

 “For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.” (Pr 1:32 AV) One day an employee to work with the bandages that covered his ears. The leader was surprised and asked what happened. "Yesterday, when it was ironing, my phone rang. I accidentally pressed the iron into my ear to answer the phone," explained the employee. "I see the story. But what happens with the other ear?" Asked his boss again. The employee replied, "My friend called again." In the illustration above, the employee must bear the consequences of his own negligence. But in other cases, negligence someone is not only detrimental to one's own, but can also harm people. Because negligent officers Lapidno Brantas drilling company, then the district of Sidoarjo mudflow bothered by the heat. Railroad crossing guards who fail may cause a collision between a train with cars. Electrical worker was careless can cause the whole town was dark.

VVIP

 “Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.” (Isa 43:4 AV) At large airports there are usually VVIP room. This space reserved exclusively for "Very Very Important Person" aka someone who is very important, as a form of homage to him. In addition to convenience, this room also provides strict security facility. People belonging to this VVIP must be treated very well. In the eyes of God, everyone who diselamatkannya are people who fall into that category VVIP. God says, "You are precious in my sight, I appreciate and love you." Yyou would agree, if this concerns you. But what if this involves other people? Let's say your spouse or child. Did you see him as a very important and valuable? There are some people who do not realize this. We read the news about husbands who do rude to his wife. There are mothers who have the heart to hurt her child. There are c

Habit

 “Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.” (Pr 22:24-25 AV) When my wife and I were checked out to the health clinic at the airport in Jakarta, I saw there was a portly man in a wheelchair driven by the officers at the airport. His face looked pale, and occasionally broke into a sweat (sorry) to vomit. With the accent of Malays, This man claimed to be from Singapore. At first I suspected this man had vomit at the time of boarding. Apparently my assumption was wrong. He was actually just going to take a plane to Singapore. But why did he get vomit? Because he can not stand the congestion on the road to the airport! Singaporeans have never experienced traffic jams in Jakarta. He was accustomed to a life of good order and discipline department. So when subjected to the chaotic traffic situation, so he was pleasantly surprised. Our lives can not be free from outside influence our environmen

Married or Celibacy ?

“For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from [their] mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive [it], let him receive [it].” (Mt 19:12 AV) Until the end of his life Ermin never married. We never know the reason to stay single. She lives alone in a big old houses. Still, she does not feel lonely. In health condition began to deteriorate, she remained active in church activities. She was diligent to come to the groups and elderly fellowship. When her body is still healthy and strong, Ermin serving children in the orphanage and caring for sick people. She did receive wages from this job, but this is one form of service because not everyone has a call like this. Not everyone has the perseverance and patience in caring for others, especially in sickness.  The Lord Jesus said that there are three reasons celibate (not married): 1b

Anger

 “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:” (Jas 1:19 AV) In 1997, Song, the principal at South Korea accused Kim of cheating during exams. Although Kim has denied, the Song remains to punish by beating Kim several times. The incident caused resentment within yourself Kim. Twenty years later, Kim Song urged to apologize for wrongly convict him on charges of cheating did not commit. But the former teacher dismissed. Kim then called, sending electronic mail and came to the house to the Song urged to apologize. The result is nil. Song remained immovable. Kim's patience reached its limit. Kim, who is now 37-year-old was stabbed Song 58-year-old to death. This tragic story reminds us to think carefully before they become angry and do something. Speech of James who became our passage is derived from the maxim of the Jewish nation. According to the wisdom of the Jewish nation, there are four types of people in terms of anger. Firs

Skipping

“Thou shalt not steal.” (Ex 20:15 AV) A female teacher (50 years), in Japan because the disciplinary penalty of more than 150 times from their duties disciplinary teaching in a secondary school. Even more annoying, it caused the teacher is absent for classes riding, including horse jumped over the hurdles. His students kept waiting in the classroom until the hour arrived home from school. While the teacher sometimes went directly to his house so after riding the course. The teacher has to teach as many as 150 times truant for more than two years. I was in junior high school when religion teacher says that people who have been absent from her job violated one of the Ten Commandments of God, namely "do not steal." Why so? Because that person has been "stealing time", which supposed to work, but used for other activities. He has misused the working hours for the benefit of others. Though he was hired to carry out their duties during these hours. Because I am not

Hard Work

 “But I keep under my body, and bring [it] into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.” (1Co 9:27 AV) Kompas newspaper showing Stefano Chiesa Suyanto that won the first prize of world level mathematics competition at Sakamoto, Japan in 2008. His success can not be separated from the role of parents who instilled values of hard work and discipline. Her mother repeatedly emphasizes how precious time. Time can not be repeated again. "I always told my children, when everyone else was still sleeping, you are awake. When other people stand, you should have run. When others run, you're flying, "said Widya, Stefano's mother," The motto I wrote and paste it in the nursery. ” People live to be diligent, because life is a struggle to reach the goal. " The apostle Paul compares the sportsman himself as a viable practice, so when when the game arrived, he was not hit by disqualification (New King Ja

Reprove

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” (Col 3:16 AV) One day, there was a church activist who asked me to edit video for broadcast on Sunday service. Time available quite narrow, but the video editing takes a long time. I do it until two o'clock in the morning. On Sunday, I was sitting pretty on the bench in the pew, ready to watch the playback of my work.   But what happened? Because communication errors, the video clip was not aired until after the worship service. I felt very disappointed. I feel my work is not appreciated at all.I had thought not to extend that again, and will be rejected if it was assigned to work on editing the video again. But my conscience said, "Is the act so secretly, other people can understand my disappointment?" If I did not tell him, so other people do not realize that mistakes have been m