“If we do not live just as God commanded, we are living in defiance of a holy God. How far can one go in defiance of God? Can worship be accepted if it is conducted in defiance of God? Will prayers be answered if they are made in defiance of God? Can life be successful and fulfilling if it is defiance of God? “
“Many are victims of religious extremism because they refuse to question how scripture is interpreted … Our deep seated desperation. Our past traumas. Our hidden desires. All these can make us predisposed to a false interpretation that is consistent with our fears or desires. The false interpretation becomes truly comforting because it meets a hidden defect. That is why we must prayerfully seek guidance by asking for the correct interpretation. Do you understand what you are reading? How do you understand it?”
“…These women were not idlers hanging around Jesus for free lunch. They were civil servants working in Herod’s house. They were rich enough to support Jesus and everyone around Jesus. They were not fundraisers, they did not go around soliciting money for Jesus. They supported Jesus and everyone around Jesus using their own money!”
“..,That means when someone dies, God hasn’t failed to keep the person alive…The atheists did not kill Jesus…Good, religious, spiritual people are in danger of getting lost. Examine yourself prayerfully! You could be worse than demons in your righteousness!”
“When you face misfortune after misfortune in a way that can’t be explained- who do you consult? When you are worried about uncertainty of the future who do you consult? When you want to control a loved one or a boss who is out of control, who do you consult? When things are not just working out and you need a breakthrough, who do you consult?”
“There is a time when fasting is appropriate and a time when it is out of place…If you feel guilty and uncomfortable when taking good food and drinks, there is a problem. If you feel like you are losing faith because you are in a celebration mood, there is a problem. If you only feel spiritual when taking healthy but unpalatable foods and drinks, there is a problem. If you only feel closer to God when the mood is somber, there is a problem. The problem is you don’t know our God and what pleases Him.”
“Sometimes going through requires counseling. Sometimes going through requires seeing a psychiatrist. Sometimes going through requires speaking out about … Ask yourself am I stuck or am I moving on while in this distress? Seeking help is not bothering people. Seeking help is not embarrassing anyone or yourself or family. Seeking help is ensuring you are not stuck in a situation that gets worse…”
“What has contaminated you against the things of God? What has contaminated you against doing your best? What has contaminated you to accept bad results and no longer put efforts? What has contaminated you against your spouse and parents? What has contaminated your body and spirit? Avoid contamination!”
“Did you know you can be a slave to someone you love? You become so afraid of losing the person that…Did you know you can become a slave to people who guarantee your income? You do everything to please your bosses even when…Did you know you can become a slave to human ideas and ideologies? You become so committed to…”