"I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope". - Jeremiah 29:11
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
a winner's promise
words of affirmation and comforting and also built up my confidence that i received few years ago and i just only go and read this thingy.well confidence is up.no matter what i just do what i can and do my best.yeah!!!
Sunday, October 29, 2006
these 3days i went to work.yah.for those who do not know la.i went back to lagoon and shift to lifeguard department.anyway some might say or ask lifeguard should know how to swim and to safe those who drown wert.u know how to swim meh?ok let me tell you.frankly speaking i don't really know how to swim but thanks to my friends who teach me swimming la.so now is better than cannot swim at all.back to my working part.i saw many kinds of ppl not races not religion or wat but personality.ppl is like don't listen n stubborn.i really sigh.u don't listen n u injured i kena marah from boss pulak.man but i didn't marah from boss la.so far i jaga gang slide,phyton top,sunken ship,vodoo,river,tube ride,congo railing,kiddies slide n pirate ship.somehow i enjoy in this department n know more friends such as johnathan,tze yu,n some dunno name but talk alot hahaha.hmmm got safe ppl onot leh?no wo but ppl injured i quickly go to them lo.but say nth wo im ok wo.jgn balik rumah kata sini sakit sana sakit nie.
on 2nd day of raya which was 25th.i jaga the vodoo that time suddenly so many indons coming in man.walao like never touch water before man keep on playing n splashing the water.senior said don't let them splash the water to the wall which hanging those australian wood.whitsle them also deaf wan.so don't care la quickly went out n ask zaki to ask ibrahim to rotate me i tak tahan the voices inside those jungle ppl.going back time.waiting for bus T62 which suppose to go klang but i'll stop at batu tiga.joker suddenly came out alots of indon.man kita beratur mereka tolak.no moral velue wan these kind of ppl.push till my friend injured sigh.kesian her la girl summore.why government import masuk all the jungle ppl.if import also import those baik wan la.apala nie orang.that time i also tolak balik n protect my friend la.but in the end forget it la go for other bus.it was my last day of work la.need to prepare for SPM liao.takut le.18days more for account students.
26th of October 2006
CG Love's members went to talipon at old klang road branch near to FGA to celebrate Chun Yee's birthday le.food nice nice but RM25... but u can take whatever u want n unlimited wei.hahaha reasonable also la.went back with a full tank of food in stomach hahaha.happiness was there le that night haha.enjoy.mari mari talipon jason wanna come again?lol.den errr heard that everyone is calling meiyoon as mama (grandmother)hmmm elaine kedua wahahaha.not bad not bad.so i also call meiyoon mama la huh?.jason leh ini budak i really swt ahh..say panas panas complain here n there.hahaha saw him enjoy playing with the fire nie.lol.no comment
26th of October 2006
well do nothing at home just kurung myself at home n do my maths n accounts.and then i start playing guitar and learn songs that i dunno how to play for so long.in the end i played few new songs la.i get it.yeah...
27th of October 2006
went to church for cg.nth much la.ppl say i pms or what.hahaha.was moody le that time.
Saturday, October 21, 2006
The Good Samaritan
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Question: "What are the seven deadly sins?"
Answer: Many people fear a list of seven sins that God supposedly will not forgive. This list is known as the “seven deadly sins.” Is the idea of “seven deadly sins” Biblical? Yes and no. Proverbs 6:16-19 declares: “There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: (1) haughty eyes, (2) a lying tongue, (3) hands that shed innocent blood, (4) a heart that devises wicked schemes, (5) feet that are quick to rush into evil, (6) a false witness who pours out lies, and (7) a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.” However, this list is not what most people understand as the “seven deadly sins.”
Most people understand the list of the “seven deadly sins” to be: pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed, and sloth. Although each of these are undeniably sins, they are never given the description of "the seven deadly sins" in the Bible. The traditional list of the “seven deadly sins” can function as a good way to categorize the many different sins that exist. Nearly every kind of sin could be placed under one of the seven categories. More importantly, however, is that we realize these seven sins are no more “deadly” than any other sin. All sin results in death (Romans 6:23). Praise be to God, that through Jesus Christ, all of our sins, including the “seven deadly sins,” can be forgiven (Matthew 26:28; Acts 10:43; Ephesians 1:7).
Question: "What does the Bible say about gambling? Is gambling a sin?"
Answer: Gambling can be defined as “risking money in an attempt to multiply the money on something that is against the odds.” The Bible does not specifically condemn gambling, betting, or the lottery. The Bible does warn us, however, to stay away from the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5). Scripture also encourages us to stay away from attempts to "get rich quick" (Proverbs 13:11; 23:5; Ecclesiastes 5:10). Gambling most definitely is focused on the love of money and undeniably tempts people with the promise of quick and easy riches.
What’s wrong with gambling? Gambling is a difficult issue because if it is done in moderation and only on occasion, it is a waste of money, but it is not necessarily "evil." People waste money on all sorts of activities. Gambling is no more or less of a waste of money than seeing a movie (in many cases), eating an unnecessarily expensive meal, or purchasing a worthless item. At the same time, the fact that money is wasted on other things does not justify gambling. Money should not be wasted. Excess money should be saved for future needs or given to the Lord's work - not gambled away.
Gambling in the Bible: While the Bible does not explicitly mention gambling, it does mention games of "luck" or "chance." As an example, casting lots is used in Leviticus to choose between the sacrificial goat and the scapegoat. Joshua cast lots to determine the allotment of land to the various tribes. Nehemiah cast lots to determine who would live inside the walls of Jerusalem and who wouldn’t. The apostles cast lots to determine the replacement for Judas. Proverbs 16:33 says, “The lot is cast in the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.” Nowhere in the Bible is gambling or "chance" used for entertainment or presented as an acceptable practice for followers of God.
Casinos and lotteries: Casinos use all sorts of marketing schemes to entice gamblers to risk as much money as possible. They often offer inexpensive or even free alcohol, which encourages drunkenness, and thereby a decreased ability to make wise decisions. Everything in a casino is perfectly rigged for taking money in large sums and giving nothing in return, except for fleeting and empty pleasures. Lotteries attempt to portray themselves as a way to fund education and/or social programs. However, studies show that lottery participants are usually those who can least afford to be spending money on lottery tickets. The allure of "getting rich quick" is too great a temptation to resist for those who are desperate. The chances of winning are infinitesimal, which results in many peoples’ lives being ruined.
Why lottery proceeds do not please God: Many people claim to be playing the lottery or gambling so that they can give the money to the church, or to some other good cause. While this may be a good motive, reality is that few use gambling winnings for godly purposes. Studies show that the vast majority of lottery winners are in an even worse financial situation a few years after winning a jackpot than they were before. Few, if any, truly give the money to a good cause. Further, God does not need our money to fund His mission in the world. Proverbs 13:11 says, “Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.” God is sovereign and will provide for the needs of the church through honest means. Would God be honored by receiving donated drug money, or money stolen in a back robbery? Neither does God need or want money that was "stolen" from the poor by the temptation for riches.
1 Timothy 6:10 tells us, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." Hebrews 13:5 declares, "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Matthew 6:24 proclaims, "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."
Monday, October 09, 2006
Monday, October 02, 2006
Yesterday
Flash back yesterday happennings.
TAKE MY LIFE
All that I seek is to follow You
I run to Your side when You call
There is the hope I am longing for
Pre-Chorus:
Just to be by Your side
There is hope in my life
There is no greater freedom I'll find
So take my life
And all that I have to give
Take my world
Just inhabit all of it
Take my dreams
Make me assuredly Your
(C) Ollie Sebastian