SOME PASTORS have, over the past decades, been commanding the Holy Spirit during ministrations. They command the Holy Spirit who is God to perform certain tasks for them. Years ago, I heard a popular US-based televangelist, who has ministered for more than 30 years, teaching that Christians have the right …

In Jesus’ farewell message at the last supper, He invited His disciples to abide in Him. Jesus emphasized the importance of abiding in Him to bear fruit in their lives and ministries. “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 4 ABIDE in Me, and I in …

THE BIBLE speaks against pride and warns God’s people against being proud: “Hear and give ear; be not proud, for the Lord has spoken” (Jeremiah 13:15). “For all that is in the world…the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world” (1 John 2:16). …

WHEN WE carefully read the Bible, we come across loud calls to care for the poor. God calls on all Christians especially pastors to care for the poor in the church and in the communities. Caring for the poor is an expression of godly love. Being compassionate towards the poor …