Here's my wife's testimony on how the great love of God liberates her from self-righteousness, pride, and external religiosity: Naging Kristyano ako noong 4th year high school ako. Naging active ako sa mga gawain sa church at pinili ko rin magtrabaho sa isang Christian NGO. Hindi ko namalayan na sa kabila ng pagiging active sa … Continue reading Part 12: Great Love
Pursuing Love at the Expense of Holiness?
Last night, I had the privilege of teaching God's Word to a group of students (State Varsity Christian Fellowship) of the University of the Philippines on the topic Pursuing Holiness in Love. I introduced the message with these words: In terms of relationships many young people today pursue the wrong things, things that are trivial and … Continue reading Pursuing Love at the Expense of Holiness?
Love and Marriage
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, … Continue reading Love and Marriage
Love Your Neighbor…
We are all familiar with the greatest commandment, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind" (Matthew 22:37). But how about the second greatest commandment? "You shall love your neighbor," right? Wrong! Verse 39 reads, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." … Continue reading Love Your Neighbor…