We are taught that we must become upright people who, in God’s sight, are blameless and fully keep His commandments. “In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly” [(Modern Translation: “When Herod was king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah of the division of Abijah, and his wife Elizabeth also came from the family of Aaron. They were righteous before God and faithfully kept all the Lord’s commandments and regulations without fault”)] (Luke 1:5–6). While meditating on this passage, I would like to draw out the lessons given to us: (1) The author of Luke’s Gospel, Luke, first wrote to Theophilus about John the Baptist’s parents. The father’s name was “Zechariah” (meaning, “The LORD remembers...
Christian heart management “Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life” (Proverbs 4:23). There is still an unforgettable event. A mother, whom I know, was shot to death when she ran out of her store in following a robber who came into her store and stole her money. The money the robber stole from the store was $100. It was an absurd event. Of course, I don't think she went after the robber to keep $100 because it could be a momentary reaction. However, one precious life died for just $100. Too many people seem to give their whole strength, heart, and sincerity to keep money. I think we are doing whatever we can to protect money in this materialistic world. What's even more frightening is the fact that we are throwing away our hea...