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The thrust of the third article of the series on the best kind of security or protection for all who trust and obey God is on the second of six weapons, namely, knowing and practicing righteousness as taught by the Word of God. One of the beatitudes is about righteousness: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8). Paul writes in Romans 14:17 that the Kingdom of God is about righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. “He leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name sake”, affirms David (Psalm 23:3). The psalmist confesses: “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of God’s throne, steadfast love and faithfulness go before him” (Psalm 89:14).
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
There is growing fear among Muslims in Liberia, Guinea and Cote d'Ivoire that the observance of this year’s Eid-El-Adha (also known as “Tabaski” or “Abraham's Day”), which falls on this Friday, October 26, could be ominous for the leaders of their respective countries, especially their heads of state.
This second article of the series on the cancerous vice of corruption and the need to combat and prevent it focuses particularly on the commonest mode of corruption among people which is bribery. There are other ways in which corruption occurs, especially personal and family forms of corruption. But the commonest form of corruption in governmental, commercial and institutional dealings is bribery. What then is bribery? Who is guilty of bribery? What does the Bible say against bribery? Let is explore below. The introductory article of the series on the definitions and kinds of corruption observed the following:
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
The thrust of this third article of the series on the important concept of salvation from a Christian perspective is on Jesus Christ and the reasons why he alone is fit to save.
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
The first three articles of our series on marriage and its modern crisis and prospects have exposed some of the acute marital problems, their underlying causes and how they may be overcome. This fourth and final article of the series focuses on how to prevent some of these marital difficulties. There is an element of truth to the common saying, “Prevention is better than cure”. What steps do we need to take to prevent some of the serious of marital problems? How can each one help in this process? Let us examine in brief below. The third article on how to overcome the acute of problems faced in marriage advanced the following points:
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
The thrust of this third article on marriage and its modern crisis and prospects is on how some of the acute marital problems can be overcome. There is no denying that some marriages do run into serious, chronic difficulties. These problems are real and do cause great pain to the parties concerned and their families. The parties themselves may openly say, out of frustration, that in their opinions, the relationship is over; the mutual hatred is too much and that the marriage is irreparable. But the power of prayer and the tenacity of faith in God and his ability to bring good out of evil is still available to defeat some of the most intractable marital difficulties faced by couples. This series is written out of the conviction that most of the numerous marital problems can be overcome and the couples experience again the joy, strength and the success they once expected in marriage. The second article on the root causes of marriage problems noted the following points:
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
The focus of this third article of the series on the indispensable role and responsibility of mothers is on the shortcomings of some mothers and how they may overcome them. What are some of the common failures of some mothers? How may they overcome them? Let us examine below. The second article noted the following on the sacred roles of all mothers and how they may fulfill them:
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
The focus of this second article on marriage and its modern crisis and prospects is on the root causes of marital problems. There are numerous marital problems faced by many including Christians. Most of these problems spell disaster for the innocent children, lead to hate, separation and divorce. What then are some of the greatest challenges or problems marriage as a necessary institution is contending with? What are the root causes of some of these problems? Let us examine below. The introductory article on the meaning and purpose of marriage made the following observations:
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
Marriage is a divine institution because it was instituted by God at creation. Legal marriage is the right means of bringing a new family into being. It is quite clear that marriage in our age and time is in serious crisis. There are numerous marital problems faced by many, including Christians. Many of these problems spell disaster for innocent children, lead to hate, separation and divorce. As it happened in the West (Europe, America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) half a century or so ago, whereby many lost faith in the institution of marriage and now opt for co-habitation and other arrangements other than legal marriage, Africa is experiencing a marital crisis. Are some in Africa beginning to lose confidence in marriage as an institution? Can many of these problems faced in marriage be prevented and or overcome? How can marriage be made again the blessing that it was meant to be?
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
The thrust of this fourth and final article of the series on the indispensable role and responsibility of mothers is on how we all can appreciate and help create better motherhood for the benefit of society in general. How can each one of us learn to appreciate our mothers and by extension all mothers? How may we all foster the spirit of good motherhood everywhere? Let us examine below. The third article observed the following on the shortcomings and failures of some mothers:
Written by The Rev. James B. Sellee, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia
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