Afghan Radio - Sound of Life

In the Bible, the process of healing depression and overcoming the darkness of death involves a spiritual and practical process that occurs through knowing the truth, believing in the victory of Christ, and asking for peace. The Word of God sees deep depression and dark thoughts as the result of captivity to darkness and the lies of Satan and offers the following strategies for breaking its power. The proclamation of the truth of the Word: replacing negative and hopeless thoughts with the verses and promises of the Bible. The Bible teaches that we must renew our minds with the truth of the Word of God, which is spirit and life. Spiritual warfare prayer: recognising the authority that believers have in Jesus Christ. In the teachings of the faith, to be free from the “spirit of death,” “fear,” and “depression,” the believer casts out and cuts off these dark spirits and their destructive influences from their lives through prayer and in the name of Christ. The calling of the Holy Spirit: filling the interior with the presence of the Holy Spirit, who is the comforter and healer of broken and contrite hearts. Would you like to explore specific comforting verses for daily study? Do you need guidance on methods of deliverance prayer and spiritual warfare? Or would you prefer to discuss the spiritual and psychological roots of this issue in God’s Word more? Please contact us.

The Pharisees considered a person’s wealth to be proof of his righteousness. Jesus had astonished the crowd by telling a story in which the poor man was rewarded with a wound and the rich man was punished. The rich man did not go to hell because of his wealth, but because he wanted his wealth for himself. He did not feed Lazarus; he did not take him into his home or think about his health because he was hard-hearted. It is not the amount of money we have that matters; it is how we use it. The rich can be generous or stingy, and the poor can be the same. How do you feel about your wealth; or do you use it to please others? Jesus said that if they do not believe the words of Moses and the prophets, who always spoke about caring for the poor; not even one who rises from the dead will be able to convince them. No one can say, “I am not rich; therefore this parable does not apply to me.” This parable applies to anyone, rich or poor, who stores up wealth for himself and does not help his fellow man and is not rich toward God. Therefore, let each one ask himself: What am I seeking? What kind of treasure have I stored up, spiritual treasure or worldly treasure? Have I served God or my wealth? Who is my master, God or money? Poor and low-income people can also be very greedy, covetous, and money-loving.

The kingdom of God is the rule of God over His people in creation, established through Christ in the New Testament and now in operation in the world. More precisely, the kingdom of God is the spiritual rule of God over the hearts and lives of those who follow Him. The kingdom of God is also used in another sense in the Bible: the actual rule of Jesus Christ on earth during His future thousand-year reign. The kingdom of God has many aspects. God is the ruler of the universe; therefore His kingdom is universal. The kingdom of God also includes repentance and the new birth, by which He prepares the hearts of His children in this world for the coming kingdom.

The Word of God clearly teaches that death is not the end of human life. How beautifully and faithfully Job expresses it, “I know that my God lives, and that he will stand at the last days on the earth; and after my skin is destroyed, yet after my body I shall see God.” Yes, the Bible does not limit human life to this world. Man, apart from his body, has an aspect that remains after death and enters into eternity. The Bible calls this eternal aspect of man the soul. Solomon does not deal only with the body and sorrow. He encourages us to rejoice in the Lord every day, but to remember that eternity is much longer than human life. So, dear fellow countryman: live with the attitude that although life is short, we can live forever with God. We often hear people say, “It is not important to enjoy life now, but do not do anything physical, moral, or spiritual that will prevent you from enjoying life in old age.” A person who lives without God will become bitter, lonely, and hopeless in old age. But a life lived in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ will be satisfying and bring you everlasting joy and happiness.

The life of a follower of Christ is like a runner who aims to win the prize. A Christian does not waste his energy on trivial and meaningless matters, but on the contrary, he forgets what is behind. It is just as the Apostle Paul considered all his achievements and his background as worthless. He does not look back. He has been freed from his past mistakes and sins and now does not allow the sins that have been washed away by the blood of Christ to hold him captive again. It is futile to look back and regret the past. The follower of Christ is like a runner or a football player. He only looks to the finish line or the goal to win the prize.

When will the world end? When will the Day of Judgement come? What will that world be like? What will heaven and hell be like? Just as man believes in a beginning for his universe and life, he also believes in an end for it. Deep down, he feels eternity and feels that death is not the end of his existence. He knows that if a man's life is limited to this material world, everything becomes meaningless and completely aimless for him. That is why man always looks to the future and searches for the meaning and purpose of life, especially trying to understand suffering and injustices, beyond the boundaries of this material life. It is natural that sensitive and suffering people experience more heartache. Even breaking the news of death to such people is very difficult. There are tribes in our country of Afghanistan whose wailing and lamentation for their lost loved ones is very intense. In some countries, mourning is part of the culture and, like it or not, this thinking also has its undesirable effect on families. We should not place a depressed spirit in our body to lead us to depression. If you are suffering from such a spirit of depression, you should confess it before God to receive healing and comfort in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Divorce refers to the legal and spiritual end of a marriage and the separation of spouses from each other. As a result of divorce, the mutual rights and obligations that existed between the couple at the time of marriage are lost. Divorce usually occurs when a marriage weakens, and there is incompatibility and tension between the spouses. However, God's plan and will is that once a man and a woman are married, they stay together. God hates divorce. We should therefore strive to avoid divorce. God's blessing is in marriage, not in divorce.

People are not only healed from physical illness through the name of Jesus Christ, but more importantly, their souls are also saved from the spiritual sickness of sin. If the Jewish leaders persist in rejecting Jesus, they will realise that they have rejected the only way to eternal salvation. “There is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Salvation is not possible through anyone else. It is only through faith in Christ that we can be saved. That is why Christians have the command to share this good news with everyone. We hope that the people of our land, Afghanistan, will not reject Jesus like the Jews of that time. We trust and pray that they will accept His truth.

The Bible shows that death was not the inevitable fate of man. The Bible says that death became part of man's life system when he rebelled against God, and his nature became corrupt and depraved. Death is the punishment for sin. Wasn't it a natural thing for man? No, rather, it is a manifestation of God's wrath and judgement, and a sign of man's condemnation and curse. A question has been asked: If death is the result of sin, why do believers in Christ, who have been washed by His blood, also die? Since all nature has become corrupt, the body of believers is also considered a part of this nature and is still subject to the rule of physical death; but their souls have been redeemed and their bodies will return to life in a glorious way on the Day of Judgement. Death and dying separate our loved ones from us for various reasons, and we all consider it a part of life; but this life itself becomes bitter and sorrowful to us because we are not comforted by their grief! Jacob mourned for his son Joseph for many years after hearing the false news. One of the great resources you can turn to when you feel depressed and sad is the Bible. It is full of reassuring and comforting reminders that God wants to comfort us in difficult times of life and that we should read His gospel, which is salvation and life.

Almighty God created women to be suitable companions and soulmates for men. A woman is the best colleague and partner for a man. A woman should be the recipient of love and affection, not treated with hatred and anger. A corollary is that in a society where women do not participate, there will be no well-being and contentment. Women not only play a significant role in maintaining and strengthening the foundation of the family, but they also raise children, create peace in the home, and even manage the finances and social affairs of the family. With social and cultural changes, the role of women has gone beyond the traditional limits and, in addition to family responsibilities, they also have a significant roles in various areas of society.