Modernism (Part 22) – The Wisdom of God
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 22) THE WISDOM OF GOD November 11, 2021 Today’s readings:Wisdom 7:22-8:1Psalm 119:89-91,130,135,175Luke 17:20-25 Modernists are striving to build a man-made utopia. Be social justice warriors, help the poor, heal the environment, welcome and embrace the oppressed and marginalized. Sounds really good. But based on man’s wisdom and strength, it will […]
Modernism (Part 21) – Seek God’s and Not Man’s Wisdom
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 21) SEEK GOD’S AND NOT MAN’S WISDOM November 10, 2021 Today’s readings:Wisdom 6:1-11Psalm 82:3-7Luke 17:11-19 God loves the poor. Per today’s psalm, He rebukes subordinate “gods” to whom oversight of countries has been given. “Defend the lowly and fatherless; render justice to the afflicted and needy. Rescue the lowly and […]
AFFL (Part 155) – The Climate Change Hoax – 18
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL ASSAULTS ON FAITH, FAMILY AND LIFE(Part 155) THE CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX – 18 November 9, 2021 COP26 is ongoing. And there continues to be climate change hysteria and alarmism. But do not worry. Climate has always changed, and there is no threat to our continued existence and thriving in this world. […]
Modernism (Part 20) – Cleansing the Temple
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 20) CLEANSING THE TEMPLE November 9, 202Today’s gospel: John 2:13-22 Jesus went to the Temple, found sellers of animals for sacrifice and moneychangers, and drove them out violently, using a whip of cords and overturning their tables (v.14-15). But these people were doing an important service. Sellers of animals made […]
Modernism (Part 19) – Repentance and Forgiveness
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 19) REPENTANCE AND FORGIVENESS November 8, 2021 Today’s reading:Wisdom 1:1-7Psalm 139:1-10Luke 17:1-6 Paul gives clear instructions about dealing with sin. “If your brother sins, rebuke him” (Lk 17:3b). This is what modernists in the Church fail to do. Their brethren in Christ are into mortal sin (such as abortion and […]
Modernism (Part 18) – Looking to God not Man
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 18) LOOKING TO GOD NOT MAN November 7, 2021 Today’s reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16Psalm 146:7-10Hebrews 9:24-28Mark 12:38-44 Modernists in our Church today say they look to the poor, the marginalized, the outcast. Indeed as Christians we should do so. But in doing so, modernists often miss out on the righteousness […]
Modernism (Part 17) – God or Mammon
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 17) GOD OR MAMMON November 6, 2021 Today’s reading:Romans 16:3-27Luke 16:9-15 In his letter to the Romans, Paul greets many people. How are these people described? They are “co-workers in Christ Jesus,” they are “for Christ,” “in Christ,” “in the Lord,” “approved in Christ,” “the holy ones.” (Rom 16:3-15). They […]
Theme 2022 (Part 8) – Prudent Stewards
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2022(Part 8) PRUDENT STEWARDS November 5, 2021 Today’s reading:Romans 15:14-21Psalm 98:1-4Luke 16:1-8 We are nearing the end of the year, and our evangelistic work is starting to wind down. But our work of course continues, year in and year out, and so we are reminded of our theme […]
Modernism (Part 16) – Living Not For Oneself But For God
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 16) LIVING NOT FOR ONESELF BUT FOR GOD November 4, 2021 Today’s reading:Romans 14:7-12Psalm 27:1,4,13-14Luke 15:1-10 God wants no one to be lost. Who are those who are lost? The sinners. Thus Jesus reached out to sinners. This was his very mission. “But the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, […]