The Lord’s voice declared that God cannot be likened to anything physical (Exodus 20:4). No physical human being could see God and remain alive. Moses requested to see God but was told that this was impossible. God had to use a figurative language, confirming that God existed in Spiritual form.…
What you hate most is what rules over you
Out of ignorance, most people assume that they overcome their adversaries by hating them. But, in reality, by hating those adversaries, they become affected by them as victims. To some people, sanctions are the cause of our troubles. But the more those people hate such sanctions the more they are…
According to Orthodoxy, God’s Church is heretical
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few find it. Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in…
Seven flaws of an Elective Congress
Recently, strenuous debates have emerged on the question of a CCC elective congress. Understandably, previous experiences could be regarded as a model, thereby, invalidating new ideas. This comes from the truth that it is unnecessary to reinvent the wheel. One can copy and paste from previous experiences and still succeed.…
The doctrine of faith, as little as mustard seed
He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you” (Matthew 17:20 NIV). Jesus was referring…
The focus should be “Ubuntu”, not prosperity
There is too much obsession with prosperity, in Zimbabwe. That sounds good, as necessary for solving immediate family problems. But, the more focused on prosperity, humanity becomes, the more susceptible to vanity. Most people are currently languishing in poverty. Yet others question how Zimbabwe can be said to be impoverished…
Rumor mongering is as wicked as Satan
Wickedness is the opposite of righteousness; just as darkness is the opposite of light. Everything undesirable, leading to death, is represented in wickedness. However, without confusion, there is no danger with wickedness. Of necessity is being aware of what wickedness entails, as compared to righteousness. With truthful data, it is…
Independence and responsibility go hand-in-hand
April 18 marks the day of Zimbabwean independence. This year is the forty-second year of our freedom from colonialism. There are those boasting about what Zimbabwe has achieved over the years. On the other hand, others feel disappointed and discouraged by what prevails. Each of the two sentimental viewpoints can…
Unacceptable to God are wishy-washy Christians
The greatest gift one can have in this world is being granted the beingness, usurped in childhood. We live in a world where being oneself is viewed as criminal. Each person is expected to agree with the environment. No one is allowed to be Himself. A newly born baby is…
Does a Christian have enemies?
The inhabitants of this world are divided into groupings, based on common relationships. People choose their friends according to relationships and common understanding. Christianity is now identified according to denominational identity, but this is a clear violation of Christ’s teachings. We have to consider Christ’s model, whose ideas cannot fail.…