When you see someone advertising his/her good deeds, pause. That may be a very good hypocrite! Genuine doers of good don’t broadcast their deeds. In Matthew 6:1-8, Jesus advises against hypocrisy in prayer and good deeds.

Human beings are intelligent. But God is above and beyond that. Never fail to ask for God’s guidance in what you do and say. Joshua 9:1-15 says if you do, your plans will miscarry or, you will be deceived.

Leaders who serve are better than leaders who are served. John 13:1-15 tells of Jesus the Master washing the disciples’ feet! What a lesson in humility and service for all big people and all of us to learn!

Admission of wrongdoing is a sign of maturity, not weakness. You can’t hide your sins from God, so when you sin, don’t fail to confess and be healed. That’s what Psalm 41:1-7 urges believers to do.

Do you smile always? If yes, some people think that’s how you are always! They’re mistaken! They have never seen you in your angry mood! That’s how God is. Some think He is only the God of love! No! He’s also the God of wrath! Read the whole of Exodus 32 to see a bit of God’s anger triggered by idolatry.

This world is harsh! Hatred, sickness, misery, and wars among. Is there any hiding place? Yes! Psalm 32:1-9 says God is our hiding place, the only one!

Prophet Jeremiah uses a good imagery of clay in the hands of a potter to describe how people are in God’s hands. You are in His hands; remain there for Him to shape and remold you.

The Book of Proverbs gives us advice on the upbringing of children. Read Proverbs 22:1-6. No father or mother is proud of disobedient and wayward children. But some parents contribute to the bad behaviour of their children. How is it with you and your children?

Acts 2:1-4 teaches us that when the Holy Spirit touches you, extraordinary things happen in your life. You do great things that surprise even you! As believers, we need the Spirit from above for good Christian living.

I read of a couple that divorced. When a counselor tried to stop them, one of them said there was no love again for the other. Lam 3:19-26 assures us that God’s love and mercies for us are for ever!