The idea of thinking “outside the box” is nothing new. It was something that preoccupied the wisest man in history….
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Supposing we become poor, can we blame anyone for it?
Supposing we become poor, can we blame anyone for it? Can we blame the government for not creating enough opportunities for everybody? Can we blame our parents for not sending us to a better school? Or, should we blame God instead, for bringing us into this world with very little? Do you know that many…
Do you know that when you stop working, you start spending?
Do you know that when you stop working, you start spending? People have been demanding lesser working hours so that they can have more time for themselves, not realizing that this will be detrimental to their finances. They only want to work 8 hours per day and get excited when holidays come because these give…
“What are the things I wish I knew when I was younger?”
Someone asked this question in another viber group, “What are the things I wish I knew when I was younger?” Or the things I wish my parents taught me: Hindi ka lugi if you are humble and meek because people will extend grace to you. Lugi ka when you are arrogant and proud because people…
“Save and budget first, before you invest!”
A few weeks back, Marvin Germo said something like, “Save and budget first, before you invest!” And I can not agree with him more. However, as I pondered on what he said, I realized that there is a more fundamental issue that is preventing people from investing or growing their money. I believe, before one…
“Do whatever Jesus tells you to do”
“Do whatever Jesus tells you to do”. She said this because she knew that God the Father has chosen Jesus to be the door by which we can enter heaven. As we celebrate the lenten season, let us honor God by doing what He wants us to do and not insist on what we want Him to be.
To “cultivate and keep” is part of man’s responsibility to rule over the earth
God created us to be cultivators of the earth and keepers of our gardens. If only every Filipinos will take these things to heart, no one will be poor. Instead, we will all become fruitful rulers for the Lord. I wish we can also teach our children to think this way so that together, we can cultivate a better earth.
God can accomplish far greater things in our lives and businesses
Today, when Christians pursue major projects, they usually pray for God to bless them and send His angels to guide and protect them. These are normally enough for most people to move forward. Others would also call on the saints to intercede for them.
“And Moses did just as the Lord commanded!”
If we pray for God’s presence instead of just His blessings, as Moses did, what then is our part in this? Is there something we should do to prepare for His presence? From Exodus to Deuteronomy, Moses showed us an example to follow. In these books, it was often said, “And Moses did just as the Lord commanded!”
The idea of thinking “outside the box”
Let us not use our wisdom to challenge God’s ways, but instead use it to live out the conclusion Solomon made — that we should live our lives fearing the Lord and keeping his commandments.