Thursday, November 6, 2008

Let's Change The World (Part II)

Fired-up, I was walking on my way home from the leadership summit that I attended to. On my way to the LRT station I was contemplating on the things that I've learned on that conference. Then I saw a child selling cellphone sleeves. What I saw moved my heart. I asked myself how I will apply the things I've learned in the summit. At the same time I realized I will never be able to help all the people who are in need. I can never make ALL people come to Chirist, I can never comfort ALL those people who are hurting, I can never defend ALL those who are abused, I can never counsel ALL those who are confused, I cannot stop wars from breaking-out... The list goes on...

All of these misery and chaos are all foreseen and foretold in the bible. And ALL of these problems will get even worse as time passes on.

But I can make a diffrence.

It's not about changing the world for it is perishing by the moment and it is destined to be destroyed.

Mark 13:1-213:
1 As he was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!"
2 "Do you see all these great buildings?" replied Jesus. "Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down." NIV


What Christ wants us, his followers to do is to make a difference.

Matthew 5:14-16
14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
NIV


By God's grace, let us be the difference in this fallen world.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

The Two Religions

Have you ever wondered why there are lot of religions especially here in the Philippines? This is because all people wants to go to heaven. Even the "so-called" atheists want to find peace after this life. No one would honestly raise his hand and say, "I want to go to hell." These two religions are divided into two.


Religion of Works
First religion says do this and do that, follow this and follow that so that God will let you go toHeaven.

Here are some examples of what they say you need to do:
Church membership

10 Commandments
Charity
Observing the Law
Sacraments
Good works


Religion of Grace
Second religion says you are doomed.
You're going to hell and you can never change your destination by whatever kind of good works you do. This is the reason why you need a savior.

God is Holy, just, and righteous. Your good works cannot be used to cover-up your evil works. What you have to do is repent and believe that a savior named Jesus Christ died for you. Therefore, live for Him.