Ethical standards are highly commendable for one’s health and that of others. The principle of loving others as oneself facilitates the achievement of goals that enhance environmental conditions. The beauty of ethical living lies in its voluntary nature; it is not enforced. In contrast to moral codes, ethical standards are…
Exploring the concept of the Trinity
In Christianity, clarifying the doctrines inferred rather than explicitly stated by Jesus is paramount. There is no higher authority than that which Jesus himself articulated. The doctrine of the Trinity, universally acknowledged in orthodox Christianity, is believed to be Biblically authenticated. Jesus’ verbal endorsement is essential for the validation of…
The Chosen Few
This topic may seem unpopular, as it appears selective rather than inclusive. Nonetheless, its purpose is to elucidate issues and rectify misconceptions. In today’s world, information is readily accessible, yet it is also rife with misinformation. The average person is swayed by every new doctrine instead of verifying facts to…
The greater the numbers, the lesser the spirit
The wish is to see a big following on social media. This grants validation that the posted messages carry sufficient impact on other people’s lives. However, such aspirations are often measured by human standards, based on what can be observed with the physical eyes. Jesus had a huge following during…
Did Jesus promise to prosper His disciples?
Jesus proclaimed that only the truth would liberate us (John 8:32). During a temptation, Satan offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the Earth if He would worship him (Matthew 4:8-9). Jesus rebuffed him, affirming that only God should be worshipped. This implies that Satan claims the ability to bestow prosperity…
Attaining salvation is as easy as embracing death
The common phenomenon observed worldwide is the human obsession with territorial protection. Regardless of race or culture, there’s a universal inclination to safeguard one’s territory. Often, there’s no specific reason behind this, yet it resonates with the innate human instinct. This behaviour is prevalent even among Christian denominations, where members…
The two distinct personalities
Plaguing humanity, in general, is a failure to understand that humanity is divided into two personalities. Forget about racial, tribal, ethnicity or any other assumed divisions; either of the exposed two personalities causes the existence or non-existence of such conditions. It is a sheer waste of time and resources to…
Exploring the concept of the ‘god of this world’
But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god…
The aspect of sinfulness in this world
Attending Church and adhering to certain moral laws does not eradicate the sinful nature of humanity. It raises the question of why sin is attributed solely to humans, as opposed to other species. It is believed that God loved the world so much that He sent His only Son to…
The infant Jesus was senior to His parents
One intriguing aspect of Jesus is His ability to possess knowledge that surpassed that of His parents. Often, parents may unintentionally invalidate their children because they do not recognize the true identities of these young individuals. Many parents assume they are more knowledgeable than their children simply because of their…