Heralds Digest

“Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭14:16-17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/rom.14.16-17.nkjv Good gestures are commendable in times of great needs. Social welfare packages are graciously complemented by these great gestures from individuals, groups, private firms and corporate organizations. However, the consummation of love mostly demand a little more than the expression in good gestures. Love in settings with sincere fellowship often demands the understanding of people’s feelings, emotions, and human physiological disposition to gestures. Little wonders that the provision of material substance and wealth often fail to guarantee peace and unity at home and the fellowship of people. Therefore, gracious gatherings demand a little more than good gestures in order to guarantee an atmosphere filled with righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy S...

"Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another." (Romans 14:19 NKJV) Ascension into the presence of God is the priority of all who love the Lord. Yet, the demand for clean hands and pure hearts often invite the diverse interpretation of the faithful. Although it is logical to adopt a separatist lifestyle in order to avoid contamination, the pursuit of clean hands before God is impossible without the practice of peace with fellow men. It is not the accommodation of people's understanding about the circumstances of life that defiles the heart. Hearts are disconnected when education is given priority over edification. The pursuit of peace, especially with people who are called within the same neighbourhood with us, is the priority of fellowship in the love of God.