In Genesis 4:9 when the Lord asked Cain of Abel his brother, Cain’s response that am I my brother’s keeper was so repulsive, abrasive and belligerent. Aside from his confrontational stands it was a bare face denial of an existence of duty of care which could not be denied as Read more
We read from Genesis 4:1-16 that Cain was the senior brother of Abel. Both were farmers. Cain was into crop farming whilst Abel was into animal husbandry. Both made an offering to the Lord in appreciation for the fruits of their hands and labour. Cain’s offering did not please God Read more
In Genesis 4:9 the Lord said to Cain, where is Abel your brother? Cain replied, I do not know; am I my brother’s keeper? What does a keeper mean in scripture? God’s statement of inquiry appears to be the summary of one of our duties and responsibilities to God on Read more
Christ Jesus has not engaged or appointed us to fuel or hold conflict or divide his people. As children of God called by the name of Christ Jesus and set apart for his glory and honour, we must be of one heart. Christ Jesus wants us to approach conflicts or Read more
Jesus said in Matthew 5:24 that if you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Reconciliation is relevant Read more
1 John 2:1 says we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the expiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. God cherishes reconciliation more than gifts or offerings therefore He has given us Read more
We approach settlement by preparing. This means getting ready, organizing or planning. Everything that is to honour God requires preparation. We are God’s messengers of peace which require us to prepare the grounds for God’s intervention through Christ Jesus. Matthew 11:10; Mark 1:2 say I send my messenger before thy Read more
In times gone by, God’s people resolved their differences in-house before God. Today, we resolve matters in public before courts of law and other forums. This order has changed in modern times. The changed order In the past issues were resolved by the Holy Spirit but today, it is by Read more
Conflicts are disputes or disagreements that negatively affect relationships in God’s world among his children. Conflicts erode our peace and hurt God because it is contrary to his word. We always attribute our sources of conflicts or disputes to wrong sources because of our ignorance or lack of knowledge. Hosea Read more
Once we are born, we are bound to die when the season of death comes. However, some of us hold on to a mistaken belief that status in life is a panacea to long life or grants immunity to death. We only live by God’s grace and not by status Read more