Heralds Digest

  “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. ” Luke‬ ‭6:45‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ It is just common to blame the status of people’s habits on their home or societal environment. For example, it is easier to trace the stubborn attitude of a child at school to his exposure to unsettled home environment or the corrosive influences within the neighbourhood of his place of residence. Notwithstanding, it doesn’t necessarily imply that a child with a good home habit is free from evil tendencies and manifestation. While a good home habit is commendable, following the heart habit is more reliable and sustainable. Therefore, Jesus clearly says that no one does evil or good because of his home habit; but everyone speaks out his heart habit, at the limit of all pretentious disposition. And instead of investing resources in habit reformation through the po...

  “ And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the plank in your own eye? ” Luke‬ ‭6:41‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ There is something spectacular about the sovereignty of God and the imperfections in man that represents the focus of sincere seekers. God is concerned about the primary planks that beclouds every man; while man is bothered by the secondary specks in the eyes of others. But then, Jesus cares to know why we are wired to be bothered about the secondary specks? Obviously, this task is cheaper and will readily free anyone from taking responsibility for anything that is of essence at home, social relationships, and the work affairs in his life. Whereas, the focus on the primary planks addresses our fellowship with God and faithfulness to all His words. For example, the soul that loves God unreservedly will see the need for more love for others with increasing hatred, wickedness, and animosity from them. Knowingly well that the imperfections in man merely beau...