The primary function of religion is often perceived as a means to control people, similar to the role of politics. However, it is not widely known that Christianity was not intended to control people, but to liberate them from such controls. While political control may be necessary to some degree,…
Being rejected does not suggest wrongness
Of all the inhibiting experiences in this life, nothing is as unpleasant as rejection. A young man desiring to connect with a girl who appears attractive to him can be negatively affected. In our physical conditions, the most depressing experience is to be rejected, especially by those with whom one…
Healthcare workers are not violating God’s laws
Mocking individuals suffering from dementia is crude and inappropriate for someone who claims to be an apostle of Jesus Christ. This underscores the importance of not placing undue adoration on fellow humans, even if they have been known to speak some truth in the past. Humans inherently possess dual natures.…
When one door closes, another one opens
The dichotomous nature of life is fascinating to observe. When a gazelle is caught by a hyena, the tendency is to feel sorry for the poor antelope. However, this sentiment arises without considering the plight of the hyena without such a provision. Everyone wants to survive in this world, even…
Power does not dwell within a colossus
An atom is considered the smallest unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by protons and electrons. However, the true significance of this technology lies in its application to create what is now known as the most destructive formula in the construction of nuclear bombs. Large materials…
Discarding the ninety-nine sheep to save one
Believing in Jesus requires a comprehensive understanding of His teachings, leaving no room for doubt. However, in parables, Jesus is often misunderstood, more so than in His plain teachings. Failure to understand Jesus may not be sinful, but pretending to understand what He taught when the opposite is true could…
The harsh realities associated with money
Money is highly effective in facilitating transactions. However, the love of money has also been labelled as the root of all evil. We must explore the factors that have led to this perception. This necessitates considering the need to be as wise as a serpent but as harmless as a…
The fundamental principles are either right or wrong
The recent heated debates about who was better between Smith and Robert Mugabe have revealed the real problem plaguing Zimbabweans. A wrong action cannot be deemed right because it is done by my father or someone from my tribe or race. Similarly, a right action cannot be deemed wrong because…
The two conflicting forces of antagonism
The manifestation of conflict among humans is an interplay of opposing forces emanating from God and Satan. When properly implemented, the justice system seeks to restore goodness, perceived as coming from God, and to eliminate evil, perceived as coming from Satan. However, in a corrupt society, what is good can…
The loss of material things is a gain
My first lesson in bookkeeping was that for every account that receives, there will always be another one that gives. This implies that the account that receives is indebted to the one that gives, although appearing as if benefitting. Zimbabwe has endured untold suffering, to the extent that some people…