Afghan Radio - Sound of Life

When we look at the Gospels, we clearly see that Jesus Christ did not treat men and women in different ways. He treated women the same way he treated men. He listened to them and healed them. In his teachings and works, he gave as much attention and care to women as he did to men.

According to the Word of God, human beings, both men and women, were created in the image of God. The word "murder" means "intentional killing." It does not matter how the murder is committed—with a knife, with a bullet or by suicide attack. Murder is rebellion and disobedience against the command of God Almighty. God hates murder and bloodshed.

Jesus Christ taught that “murder‟ is not only an outward and external act but also an inward tendency. In God's eyes, the thought of killing someone is as bad as the actual action.

Jesus Christ was crucified for the sins of the whole world. He was sinless. Because of Jesus' sacrifice, God has now forgiven the sins of believers and justifies them. In addition, because believers are considered righteous by God, they can now come directly to Him. A veil no longer prevents us from approaching God!

Fasting is not just to get God's attention. God does not regard the fasting and prayers of hypocrites. The kind of fasting that God requires of His believers is to share their food with the hungry and the poor. He wants us to have an open door for the destitute and the needy. God wants us to give clothes to those who need them, and to care for orphans and widows. This is true fasting!

"What a miserable person I am!" This is the cry of a man who is aware of his sin and wants to be saved from this sin. The Apostle Paul asks: “Who will deliver me from this body?” And in this case, Paul himself answers: “I thank God.” Why? “Because through our Lord Jesus Christ I will be delivered from the body of this death.”

The One who saves us is Jesus Christ. He will save not only Paul but everyone who calls on His name in faith. It is Jesus Christ who will give us the power to triumph over the law of sin in the flesh. It is Christ who will save us from the penalty for our sins, which is death.

Spring is the season of beauty and freshness. It is the season of nature coming to life. In the spring swallows and colorful, sweet-sounding songbirds, full of joy and singing lustily, open their wings and fly off into the azure sky. Plains, valleys and slopes cover themselves with greenery—like smooth green silk, and tulips and wildflowers pop up to add to the beauty of nature. Spring is the season of beauty, friendship and coming together.

The Jews believed that obeying the law would save them and make them righteous. But the apostle Paul declares here that “in God’s sight, no person will be justified by obeying the rules of the law”. The reason for this claim is clear: no one can completely obey the law. Only those who observe the whole law in very detail will be considered righteous. But completely obeying God’s law is impossible.

The law was given so that everyone, whether Jew or non-Jew, would know that no one could keep it. In this way it would be proven to everyone that all Jews and non-Jews are sinners in the sight of God. The law informs us of our sin and guilt. The law reminds us how high the standards of God are and how far we have fallen short of those standards.

We are all waiting for Jesus Christ to come again, and we should be. The master in this parable is Christ, and the faithful and wise servant refers to every believer to whom Christ has given some kind of responsibility in the church. This parable is a warning especially to church leaders who are entrusted with the spiritual nourishment of church members.

How good it would be for all of Christ's servants to be busy with what Christ has entrusted to them. If they are faithful in small things, Christ will give them more important responsibilities.

The disciples wanted to know when Jesus would come again and when time would end. But Jesus made a more important point: "Watch" and "Be careful." If followers are always ready and awake, then they no longer need to know the exact time of events. These words of Jesus are still valid and significant for us today. Do not constantly ask "Who?" or "Where?". Instead, be prepared and alert.

Jesus said, "Let no one deceive you." Those who mislead are more dangerous to the church than those who persecute. Satan's main weapon against Christians is not persecution but deception.

When Jesus Christ spoke to the Sadducees, he showed that they were wrong in two ways. First, they did not know the Scriptures. Secondly, by denying the resurrection, they were denying the power of God. The resurrection of the body is a sign of God's power. In answer to their question, Christ said that there was no need for marriage in heaven. Marriage is necessary in this world so that children are born and the human race is propagated. But there is no death in heaven. Therefore, since there is no need for birth, there will be no need for marriage.