Some people can be very gullible. They can be easily taken for a ride or cheated. For example, we see how some people rush to attend healing rallies or prayer conventions without checking carefully whether the person or persons conducting such events are for real or are con persons. Later when they discover that they
Those of us who hold important posts, who hold positions of power, are public figures, who are leaders in different ministries, etc. have got a great burden of responsibility and accountability. Such responsibility and accountability is certainly not an easy or simple matter, and to be true and faithful in our conduct is not something
What sort of attitude do you have towards work, position, status, etc.? Some people may think that they are indispensible, and without them, the company would collapse. Some people may become so full of themselves with pride and arrogance, especially when they have reached a certain level and status in their workplace and in society.
What are you looking for in life? Often we hear people spending a lot of time and effort in building their career, their wealth, their families, etc. But how many of us truly strive to build our relationship with God? Today’s reading reminds us that we should “love virtue, let honesty prompt your thinking about
As humans, we all experience some form of suffering in our lives. Some mothers suffer throughout their pregnancy due to cramps, morning sickness, and even at childbirth. Babies often suffer growing pains as they move from infant, to toddler, to beyond. There are people who constantly suffer migraine, depression, and other ailments which do not
Some of us are blessed with money and possessions, but are we making good use of these temporary things for our spiritual benefit? In today’s Gospel, Jesus praised a steward who misused his master’s money. The dishonest steward is praised not for mishandling his master’s wealth, but for his shrewdness and foresight in avoiding personal
For some of us, losing a few coins or something which seems small or insignificant may not be a big thing. This is especially when we have plenty to spare and we find that it is not worth worrying or fretting about such a lost. “Don’t sweat the small stuff” is what some may say.
Nowadays individualism seems to be more and more apparent in society. While individualism may not necessarily be a bad thing, one consequence of individualism is the preservation and protection of oneself without considering others. We see how people only think about themselves and become selfish in our attitude and behaviour. For example, when there is
When we are invited to a free feast or grand function by a celebrity or royalty, many people may rush to attend, since this would be an opportunity to get a glimpse of the celebrity or royalty and possibly rub shoulders with them. However, it seems strange that when we are invited to a free
When we organise a party or big “makan” (that’s big meal, for those of you who do not understand Malay), we may be inclined to invite our friends, relatives, loved ones, people whom we like and get along with. There seems nothing wrong with inviting these sorts of people, especially since we find it easier
