Heralds Digest

  “Diverse weights are an abomination to the LORD; And dishonest scales are not good.” Proverbs‬ ‭20:23‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Addressing fairness from a personal perspective is always easy, until the subject matter is honestly treated from the perspective of others. For example, a seller of goods and services that uses diverse weights (i.e., different standards of measuring quantity or quality of sold goods or service offerings) can justify fairness on personal assessment of the balance of market forces, economic challenges, etc. Whereas, a different consideration from the perspective of buyers, who shouldered the consequences, like damage, destruction, and possibly death, is entertained. Invariably, even though fairness is naturally considered an instrument in the hands of kings (or all principalities in position of authority), divine perspective on all matters in life provides the best inspiration of fairness. And with conflict of interest among parties at home, workplaces, and all social ci...

  “Diverse weights are an abomination to the LORD, And dishonest scales are not good.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭ 20:23 ‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/pro.20.23.nkjv As endemic as corruption appears at home, institutions and in the state, it is initiated and powered by the mindset on inconsistent criteria. Unfortunately, failed programmes in all these institutions feed on the inability of the system to enforce a strict implementation of consistent regulations and policies. And as long as conflict of interest is respected against the uphold of established criteria, corruption continue to thrive at home, institutions and in the state. When the scriptures declare that diverse weights are abomination to the LORD, the condemnation did not differentiate the chain of supply from the chain of demand. It is important to note that both the givers and takers of dishonest scales are condemnable before the LORD. Although diverse weights does favour some sets of people, and they are considered good or i...

  “It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel.”  Proverbs‬ ‭20:3‬ ‭NKJV ‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/pro.20.3.nkjv Godliness to the wise is as good as ungodliness to fools. However, while fools cannot attempt godliness, ungodliness is free for both the wise and fools. Therefore, unwary souls in the practice of godliness are easy victims of strife in almost all relationships. And when the scriptures say “It is honorable for a man to stop striving...”, it implies that strife stopping at home, workplaces, and in all social relationships requires more than wisdom on what not to do to provoke strife. Honourable man is also blessed with courage on how to stand in the gaps through prayer for potential fools. Unfortunately, foolishness thrives in relationships because no one cares about the fact that the uncontrolled flame can easily consume both the wise and fools. Both the wise and fools have a common enemy that feeds men with ungodliness, but the...

“It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭20:25‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/pro.20.25.nkjv The pursuit of God's will and satisfaction in all of life's project is more than a reference to a point of knowledge. It is a consistent process of doing or a progressive commitment to the revealed will of God. Being the Architect of our satisfaction in any life's project, God demands an undiluted devotion to His instructions for a delightful daily living. In God's economy, man has no capacity to store-up the grace for accommodating tomorrow's challenges along the life's road. So, He is not interested in scaring life out of His beloved's current joy and satisfaction. Nevertheless, He gives strength for today's challenges and a bright hope for His companionship in all of tomorrow's controversies. After all, the best thing about pure pursuits is the soul's consistent fellowship with G...

" It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry. " Proverbs 20:25 KJV Mind readers are quick at predicting the intention of man from his prevailing gestures. This psychology is greatly helpful towards the protection of corporate system and procedures, particularly when the investigating officer is adjudged not guilty of self-interest. But if objective investigation is not possible, especially when interests like personal reward, recommendation and reputation are on the line, wrong judgment of others' motives is possible. While the scriptures admonished a convocation of unbiased panel of inquiry for objective investigation, the safest recommendation remains the act of waiting on the Lord. He knows how to make all the actions of men, whether good or evil, to work in the best favour of the righteous. Therefore, presumptuous psychology is susceptible to presumptuous snare and sin against an innocent personality.