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  “ Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. ” ‭‭I Thessalonians‬ ‭5:20-21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ The compromise of due process in life does not always suggest the absence of good intentions. Sometimes, it is merely driven by the need to avoid bad incidence. Unfortunately, whether in family, societal or work relationships, due process requires qualitative analysis of the human actions and inaction through both the phases of good and ugly incidences; and this is time-consuming, rigorous, and resource-sapping. Notwithstanding, good intentions with bad incidence do not qualify as good. Whereas, good remains solidly good; and always producing good incidence, even when subjected to bad intentions. And to avoid the occurrence of bad incidence and a compromise of due process, the three-fold admonition of the Lord becomes handy ‘ 1. Do not despise prophecies; 2. Test all things; and 3. Hold fast to what is good ’. We need our adherence to prophecies and the constant declaratio...

  “ that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing .” ‭‭I Thessalonians‬ ‭4:11-12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ In today’s new normal of business engagements, unsupervised culture of multitasking can result in a significant drop in productivity. Too many activities (and an abundance of decorated idleness) are easily lined up as the schedule of the day. Whereas, trying to be on top of one’s game at home, workplace and the society requires more than carnal sensitivity and material intelligence. The scriptures admonished the aspiration of a quiet lifestyle of embracing the influence of the Spirit alone. Otherwise, anyone can be easily influenced by the actions and inaction of people who have been hijacked by frivolity; and leading to lousy engagements that are ridden with a shortage of grace, patience, and the general virtues of the Spirit. The...