“A change is as good as a rest,” so they say! Regardless of how good
a program or a leader is, there comes a time when a change is necessary. This move gives a break to those who for various reasons did not like a given leader. Furthermore, it allows for new ideas. It’s in view of this that I like and advocate the following:
1.Democracies that allow a leader to be in the office for a certain period of time.
2.Institutions/organizations/churches that transfer their employees after serving for a certain period of time.
3.The idea of choosing/replacing church officers after every year or couple years! This needs extra attention though, so as to avoid recycling some leaders over and over again. It’s this recycling game that finally leads to the break up in many churches
All the above can be described as things temporal and can be effected as people decide. If done with fairness and by following rules as stipulated by any given institution, it should not cause any problem.
That said, there are other things that belong to the category of “things permanent!” This category belongs to the Lord of the universe and must by no means tampered by any thinking human being, regardless of his or her status in the society! Included in this list are the following:
1. The institution of marriage: The Lord of the universe gave very specific guidelines on this subject that was meant to stay for ever. Once two people have chosen to go this route, the phrase that must be maintained is, “Till death alone do us part!”
2.The Sabbath: This is another institution that does not need
a theological degree to understand. The Bible is very clear on what needs to be done and which day people should go to church! Many have tried over the centuries to bring out their own interpretation but no amount of confusion will change Go’s original plan! It must be accepted and obeyed by faith in the Lord of the universe!
3. God’s tithing system: From the very beginning, God made a provision for His work on earth. His plan is simple, fair, considerate, and workable. God does not need any one to alter or make any additions.
On the category of the things permanent, you and I can argue, try to find fault, or wish it were changed. Unfortunately you and I have no mandate to change the things of God. Our obligation in these areas is to follow “thus said the Lord! Those who have by faith chosen to go God’s way, have gone into their graves with hopes of hearing these words on the resurrection morning, “Well done thou faithful servant!”
In my devotion this morning, I pleaded with the good Lord to not only forgive me but also help me to be faithful in both respecting and obeying the “things of God!” How about you my friend!
Just a thought!
Pr Birai
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www.themaranathasdachurch.org
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Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 05:15:06 -0700 (PDT)
From: Absalom Birai
Subject: Re: Things permanent and Temporal!