Heralds Digest

  ” He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. “ ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Those whose principles of success are motivated by the “ end justifies the means ” philosophy have always tasted short-lived, sorrowful, and sad-sentenced success. This philosophy is readily sold-out with focus on the end (success) in itself, without minding the means to the end (success). And the scholars on this philosophy are satisfied with their promised decoration with PHD, implying ‘pull-him-down’ syndrome, ‘politics-hypocrisy-diplomacy ’ edge, and ‘pull heaven downward ’ mentality. Whereas, the “ means justify the end (success) ” philosophy means the embrace  of scriptural conviction on integrity, righteousness, and holiness towards the pursuit of success. The means in this philosophy of good success is the Book of the Law (Bible Study and Quiet Time), producing (1) the s...

  ” I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. “ Psalms‬ ‭27‬:‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ In Christ’s emphasis elsewhere on the distinctiveness of the goodness of the Lord, He responded to the young man “ Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God ” (Mark‬ ‭10‬:‭18‬). Therefore, when the psalmist expressed his hopelessness with the best of the supposed goodness from man, it would sometimes be safely captured as goriness. Even today, the supposed goodness from a man can cause heartache, depression, and sometimes, suicide tendencies. Whereas, the goodness of God invites every fainting heart into the benevolence of His peaceful pavilion. The comer must have sufficient faith in God’s goodness; and be willing to let go of any trust in the corruptible goodness of man. Unfortunately, it is this requisite step of faith that blocks access to the pavilion of God’s goodness and peace. For example, when Christ asked t...