https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-waldenses-podcast-show--5973840enChristianityCopyright Clement Asantehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c6bb33af42ba9bb9cf35a637020ee393.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-waldenses-podcast-show--5973840Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:57:11 +0000Clement AsanteClement Asanteasanteclement81@gmail.comSermons from South Bay SDA Church of Chattanoogatrueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remember--71960446 People who do not keep records of their journey with Christ do so at their own peril. Jehovah never expects us to forget His past leading in our lives. Moreover, He expects us to keep remembering His covenant, His Statutes and His Laws (1 Chronicles 16:15). The Lord does not want us to forget these important things.

God himself has always set the example when it comes to remembering. For instance, the Bible recounts the history of creation, the entrance of sin, God's covenant with Abraham, the Exodus, Israel's captivity and restoration, the incarnation of Jesus Christ, His sinless life and death on the cross, the resurrection, and the Second Advent. Thus, the Bible is a Book of Remembrance of God's miraculous leading of His people. No wonder we witness the stones of remembrance in Joshua 4:20-22. These twelve stones pointed to something special God did not want Israel to forget.

My beloved friends, when churches lose the significance of those remembrances they are in jeopardy. Adrift from their mooring, they have lost their way. In the Judeo-Christian realm losing the way begins with forgetting the past, more specifically, forgetting God's leading in the past. When that happens Christians loose their sense of identity. And with a lack of identity comes a vanishing mission and purpose. After all if you don't know who you are in relation to God's plan, what do you have to tell the world? This generation is littered with religious bodies who have forgotten where they have come from, and as a result, they have no direction for the future.

When it comes to the issue of forfeiting the past, Adventists are not exempt. It is not surprising that the prolific writer Ellen White postulates that "we have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history" (Life sketches 196). The children of God will always be blessed if they remember God's biddings and His leading in their lives. We neglect them at our peril.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71960446Mon, 11 May 2026 17:53:20 +0000Clement Asante"The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot" (Proverbs 10:7). People who do not keep records of their journey with Christ do so at their own peril. Jehovah never expects us to forget His past leading in our lives.... People who do not keep records of their journey with Christ do so at their own peril. Jehovah never expects us to forget His past leading in our lives. Moreover, He expects us to keep remembering His covenant, His Statutes and His Laws (1 Chronicles 16:15). The Lord does not want us to forget these important things.

God himself has always set the example when it comes to remembering. For instance, the Bible recounts the history of creation, the entrance of sin, God's covenant with Abraham, the Exodus, Israel's captivity and restoration, the incarnation of Jesus Christ, His sinless life and death on the cross, the resurrection, and the Second Advent. Thus, the Bible is a Book of Remembrance of God's miraculous leading of His people. No wonder we witness the stones of remembrance in Joshua 4:20-22. These twelve stones pointed to something special God did not want Israel to forget.

My beloved friends, when churches lose the significance of those remembrances they are in jeopardy. Adrift from their mooring, they have lost their way. In the Judeo-Christian realm losing the way begins with forgetting the past, more specifically, forgetting God's leading in the past. When that happens Christians loose their sense of identity. And with a lack of identity comes a vanishing mission and purpose. After all if you don't know who you are in relation to God's plan, what do you have to tell the world? This generation is littered with religious bodies who have forgotten where they have come from, and as a result, they have no direction for the future.

When it comes to the issue of forfeiting the past, Adventists are not exempt. It is not surprising that the prolific writer Ellen White postulates that "we have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history" (Life sketches 196). The children of God will always be blessed if they remember God's biddings and His leading in their lives. We neglect them at our peril.]]>901asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-and-success--68994303 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days (Hebrews 11:30).
Joshua was one of the greatest leaders in Bible history. He succeeded Moses and led the Israelites to the Promised Land. Just like our leaders today, Joshua too wasn't perfect all the time. He had his own faults and failures but he was always ready to humble himself to acknowledge his sins and ask God for forgiveness.

Another wonderful character that he possessed was that He never lost his faith and trust in God. He allowed God to do great things for him. He was also a man of prayer. Through his life, we learn that "The secret of success is the union of divine power with human effort. Those who achieve the greatest results are those who rely most implicitly upon the Almighty Arm. The man who commanded, "Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon," is the man who for hours lay prostrate upon the earth in prayer in the camp of Gilgal. The men of prayer are the men of power" (PP 509.1) The fall of Jericho is just but one example of how great Joshua's faith in God was. If Joshua didn't have faith, he would not have circled the city seven times. But because he believed in God's command and acted upon it, he and the people of Israel achieved great success. The Lord accompanied them and was always with them in all their battles.

Beloved, if only we could also put our trust in God and not rely on our own strength and efforts; if only we would always obey God's command and learn to pray fervently as Joshua prayed, the Lord will also be with us and help us in all our undertakings. He will make us overcomers and successful in all that we do. "God will do great things for those who trust in Him. The reason why His professed people have no greater strength is that they trust so much to their own wisdom, and do not give the Lord an opportunity to reveal His power in their behalf. He will help His believing children in every emergency if they will place their entire confidence in Him and faithfully obey Him" (PP 493.2) It is my fervent prayer that the Lord will help us to keep our faith in Him so He can accomplish great things through us. Amen]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68994303Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:42:51 +0000Clement AsanteFAITH AND SUCCESS By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days (Hebrews 11:30). Joshua was one of the greatest leaders in Bible history. He succeeded Moses and led the Israelites to the Promised Land. Just like... By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days (Hebrews 11:30).
Joshua was one of the greatest leaders in Bible history. He succeeded Moses and led the Israelites to the Promised Land. Just like our leaders today, Joshua too wasn't perfect all the time. He had his own faults and failures but he was always ready to humble himself to acknowledge his sins and ask God for forgiveness.

Another wonderful character that he possessed was that He never lost his faith and trust in God. He allowed God to do great things for him. He was also a man of prayer. Through his life, we learn that "The secret of success is the union of divine power with human effort. Those who achieve the greatest results are those who rely most implicitly upon the Almighty Arm. The man who commanded, "Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon," is the man who for hours lay prostrate upon the earth in prayer in the camp of Gilgal. The men of prayer are the men of power" (PP 509.1) The fall of Jericho is just but one example of how great Joshua's faith in God was. If Joshua didn't have faith, he would not have circled the city seven times. But because he believed in God's command and acted upon it, he and the people of Israel achieved great success. The Lord accompanied them and was always with them in all their battles.

Beloved, if only we could also put our trust in God and not rely on our own strength and efforts; if only we would always obey God's command and learn to pray fervently as Joshua prayed, the Lord will also be with us and help us in all our undertakings. He will make us overcomers and successful in all that we do. "God will do great things for those who trust in Him. The reason why His professed people have no greater strength is that they trust so much to their own wisdom, and do not give the Lord an opportunity to reveal His power in their behalf. He will help His believing children in every emergency if they will place their entire confidence in Him and faithfully obey Him" (PP 493.2) It is my fervent prayer that the Lord will help us to keep our faith in Him so He can accomplish great things through us. Amen]]>900asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-must-overcome--68993751 "To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne" (Revelation 3:21).
We all have to love peace. War is a great evil. Battles are bloody and distressing events. All men ought to love peace. All of us have to pray for a peaceful life. All this is very true, and yet there is one particular war which must not come to an end. There is one battle which we ought to be always fighting. The battle I speak of is the battle against the WORLD, the FLESH, and the DEVIL. With these enemies we do not have to be at peace; from this warfare, no Christian must exempt himself or herself while he or she is alive.

My dearest Reader, kindly give me your attention for a few minutes, and I will tell you something about this great battle for eternal life. Every man who calls himself a Christian becomes a soldier of Christ. He is bound by his baptism to fight Christ's battles against SIN, the WORLD, and the DEVIL. The Christian man that does not do this, breaks his vow - he is a spiritual traitor; he does not fulfill the terms of engagement he accepted at his baptism. The man that does not constantly engage in warfare against the enemy of souls is practically renouncing his faith in Christ. The very fact that he belongs to a Church and attends church service every Sabbath, and calls himself a Christian, is a public declaration that he desires to be called a soldier of Jesus Christ.

Armor is provided for every Christian man or woman to overcome. "Take unto you," says Paul to the Ephesians, "the whole armor of God." "Stand, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breast-plate of righteousness." "Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God." "Above all, take the shield of faith" (Ephesians 6:13-17). Moreover, every Christian man or woman has been given the best incentive to overcome in Christ; the best of provisions such as the bread and water of life; and an eternal weight of glory is promised every soldier of Christ. My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, there are several things that can be said about these things that I have just mentioned but the only point I want to impress on your soul now is that if you want to be saved, you must not only be a soldier, but a VICTORIOUS soldier. You must not only profess to fight on Christ's side against sin, the world, and the devil, but you must actually fight and OVERCOME. This is one grand distinguishing mark of true Christians. Other men perhaps like to be numbered in the ranks of Christ's army; other men may have lazy wishes, and no desire after the crown of glory - but it is the true Christian alone, who does the work of a soldier. He alone fairly meets the enemies of his soul, really fights with them, and in that fight overcomes them.

My beloved Reader, one great lesson I wish you to learn this day after reading this article is that if you would prove you are born again and and heaven bound, you must be a victorious soldier of Christ. If you would make it clear that you have any title to Christ's precious promises, then you must fight the good fight in Christ's cause, and in that fight you must conquer. Victory over sin is the only satisfactory evidence that your you are growing in Christ. Probably you like good sermons, perhaps; you respect the Bible, and read it on regular basis; probably you pray every morning and every evening; probably you have morning and evening devotions with your family members, and probably you donate to support God's work. If indeed you do any of these things, I thank God that you do them. They are all very good. But the questions I want to ask you are these: are you overcoming the love of the world and the fear of man? Are you overcoming the passions, tempers, and lusts of your own heart? Are you resisting the devil, and making him flee from you? How is it in this matter? My dearest Brother or Sister, you must either rule over sin, and the devil, and the world or serve them. There is NO middle ground. You must either CONQUER or be lost. I know very well it is a hard battle that you have to fight, and I want you to know it too. You must fight the good fight of faith, and endure hardships, if only you would lay hold of eternal life; you must make up your mind to a daily struggle, if you would reach heaven. There may be shortcuts to heaven invented by man; but ancient Christianity — the good old way — is the way of the Cross - the way of conflict. Sin, the world, and the devil must actually be resisted, and overcome.

My beloved Brother or Sister in the Lord, this is the road that saints of old have trodden on, and left their record on high. When Moses refused the pleasures of sin in Egypt, and chose affliction with the people of God — this was overcoming: he overcame the love of pleasure. When Micaiah refused to prophesy smooth things to king Ahab, though he knew he would be persecuted if he spoke the truth — this was overcoming: He overcame the love of ease. When Daniel refused to give up praying, though he knew the den of lions was prepared for him — this was overcoming: he overcame the fear of death. When Matthew the tax collector rose from the receipt of custom at our Lord's bidding, left all and followed Him — this was overcoming: he overcame the love of money. When Peter and John stood up boldly before the Council and said, "We cannot but speak the things we have seen and heard" — this was overcoming: they overcame the fear of man. When Saul the Pharisee gave up all his prospects of worldly greatness among the Jews, and preached that Jesus whom he had once persecuted — this was overcoming: he overcame the love of man's praise.

My beloved Reader in Christ, the same kind of thing which these men did you MUST also do, if you would be saved. They were men of like passions like yourself, and yet they overcame; they had as many trials as any person can possibly have, and yet they overcame. They fought, they wrestled, they struggled: and overcame. So MUST we also overcome. My beloved Brother or Sister in the Lord, are you asking yourself about the secret of their victory? The answer is very simple. The secret of their victory was their FAITH! They believed on Jesus, and believing were made strong. They believed on Jesus, and believing were held up. In all their battles they kept their eyes on Jesus, and He never left them nor forsook them. They overcame the devil by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony (Revelation 12:11).

My dear Brother or Sister, as I bring this article to an end, I want us to contemplate on the message that has been set before us. I pray that we lay them to heart and make up our minds that by the grace of God, we are going to be OVERCOMERS in Christ Jesus. Amen!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68993751Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:17:10 +0000Clement AsanteYOU MUST OVERCOME "To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne" (Revelation 3:21). We all have to love peace. War is a great evil. Battles are bloody and... "To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne" (Revelation 3:21).
We all have to love peace. War is a great evil. Battles are bloody and distressing events. All men ought to love peace. All of us have to pray for a peaceful life. All this is very true, and yet there is one particular war which must not come to an end. There is one battle which we ought to be always fighting. The battle I speak of is the battle against the WORLD, the FLESH, and the DEVIL. With these enemies we do not have to be at peace; from this warfare, no Christian must exempt himself or herself while he or she is alive.

My dearest Reader, kindly give me your attention for a few minutes, and I will tell you something about this great battle for eternal life. Every man who calls himself a Christian becomes a soldier of Christ. He is bound by his baptism to fight Christ's battles against SIN, the WORLD, and the DEVIL. The Christian man that does not do this, breaks his vow - he is a spiritual traitor; he does not fulfill the terms of engagement he accepted at his baptism. The man that does not constantly engage in warfare against the enemy of souls is practically renouncing his faith in Christ. The very fact that he belongs to a Church and attends church service every Sabbath, and calls himself a Christian, is a public declaration that he desires to be called a soldier of Jesus Christ.

Armor is provided for every Christian man or woman to overcome. "Take unto you," says Paul to the Ephesians, "the whole armor of God." "Stand, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breast-plate of righteousness." "Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God." "Above all, take the shield of faith" (Ephesians 6:13-17). Moreover, every Christian man or woman has been given the best incentive to overcome in Christ; the best of provisions such as the bread and water of life; and an eternal weight of glory is promised every soldier of Christ. My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, there are several things that can be said about these things that I have just mentioned but the only point I want to impress on your soul now is that if you want to be saved, you must not only be a soldier, but a VICTORIOUS soldier. You must not only profess to fight on Christ's side against sin, the world, and the devil, but you must actually fight and OVERCOME. This is one grand distinguishing mark of true Christians. Other men perhaps like to be numbered in the ranks of Christ's army; other men may have lazy wishes, and no desire after the crown of glory - but it is the true Christian alone, who does the work of a soldier. He alone fairly meets the enemies of his soul, really fights with them, and in that fight overcomes them.

My beloved Reader, one great lesson I wish you to learn this day after reading this article is that if you would prove you are born again and and heaven bound, you must be a victorious soldier of Christ. If you would make it clear that you have any title to Christ's precious promises, then you must fight the good fight in Christ's cause, and in that fight you must conquer. Victory over sin is the only satisfactory evidence that your you are growing in Christ. Probably you like good sermons, perhaps; you respect the Bible, and read it on regular basis; probably you pray every morning and every evening; probably you have morning and evening devotions with your family members, and probably you donate to support God's work. If indeed you do any of these things, I thank God that you do them. They are all very good. But the questions I want to ask you are these: are you overcoming the love of the world and the fear of man? Are you overcoming the passions, tempers, and lusts of your own heart? Are you resisting the devil, and making him flee from you? How is it in this...]]>900must,oevercome,youfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-god-see-something-special-in-you--68993479
"What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?" (2 Samuel 9:8).
Mephibosheth was no great ornament to a royal table, yet he had a continual place at David’s board, because the king could see in his face the features of the beloved Jonathan. Like Mephibosheth, we may cry unto the King of Glory, "What is thy servant, that thou shouldst look upon such a dead dog as I am?" but still the Lord indulges us with most familiar intercourse with himself, because he sees in our countenances the remembrance of his dearly-beloved Jesus. The Lord’s people are dear for another’s sake. Such is the love which the Father bears to his only begotten, that for his sake he raises his lowly brethren from poverty and banishment, to courtly companionship, noble rank, and royal provision. Their deformity shall not rob them of their privileges. Lameness is no bar to sonship; the cripple is as much the heir as if he could run like Asahel. Our right does not limp, though our might may. A king’s table is a noble hiding-place for lame legs, and at the gospel feast we learn to glory in infirmities, because the power of Christ resteth upon us. Yet grievous disability may mar the persons of the best-loved saints. Here is one feasted by David, and yet so lame in both his feet that he could not go up with the king when he fled from the city, and was therefore maligned and injured by his servant Ziba. Saints whose faith is weak, and whose knowledge is slender, are great losers; they are exposed to many enemies, and cannot follow the king whithersoever he goeth. This disease frequently arises from falls. Bad nursing in their spiritual infancy often causes converts to fall into a despondency from which they never recover, and sin in other cases brings broken bones.

If Mephibosheth was thus humbled by David’s kindness, what shall we be in the presence of our gracious Lord? The more grace we have, the less we shall think of ourselves, for grace, like light, reveals our impurity. Eminent saints have scarcely known to what to compare themselves, their sense of unworthiness has been so clear and keen. "I am," says Rutherford, "a dry and withered branch, a piece of dead carcass, dry bones, and not able to step over a straw". In another place he writes, "Except as to open outbreakings, I want nothing of what Judas and Cain had". The meanest objects in nature appear to the humbled mind to have a preference above itself, because they have never contracted sin: a dog may be greedy, fierce, or filthy, but it has no conscience to violate, no Holy Spirit to resist. A dog may be a worthless animal, and yet by a little kindness it is soon won to love its master, and is faithful unto death; but we forget the goodness of the Lord, and follow not at his call. The term "dead dog" is the most expressive of all terms of contempt, but it is none too strong to express the self- abhorrence of instructed believers. They do not affect mock modesty, they mean what they say, they have weighed themselves in the balances of the sanctuary, and found out the vanity of their nature. At best, we are but clay, animated dust, mere walking hillocks; but viewed as sinners, we are monsters indeed. Let it be published in heaven as a wonder, that the Lord Jesus should set his heart’s love upon such as we are. Dust and ashes though we be, we must and will "magnify the exceeding greatness of his grace" Could not his heart find rest in heaven? Must he needs come to these tents of Kedar for a spouse, and choose a bride upon whom the sun had looked? O heavens and earth, break forth into a song, and give all glory to our sweet Lord Jesus.

Lord, help the lame to leap like an hart, and satisfy all thy people with the bread of thy table!

Stay blessed]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68993479Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:47:47 +0000Clement Asante"So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king’s table; and was lame on both his feet" (2 Samuel 9:13). "What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?" (2 Samuel 9:8). Mephibosheth was no...
"What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?" (2 Samuel 9:8).
Mephibosheth was no great ornament to a royal table, yet he had a continual place at David’s board, because the king could see in his face the features of the beloved Jonathan. Like Mephibosheth, we may cry unto the King of Glory, "What is thy servant, that thou shouldst look upon such a dead dog as I am?" but still the Lord indulges us with most familiar intercourse with himself, because he sees in our countenances the remembrance of his dearly-beloved Jesus. The Lord’s people are dear for another’s sake. Such is the love which the Father bears to his only begotten, that for his sake he raises his lowly brethren from poverty and banishment, to courtly companionship, noble rank, and royal provision. Their deformity shall not rob them of their privileges. Lameness is no bar to sonship; the cripple is as much the heir as if he could run like Asahel. Our right does not limp, though our might may. A king’s table is a noble hiding-place for lame legs, and at the gospel feast we learn to glory in infirmities, because the power of Christ resteth upon us. Yet grievous disability may mar the persons of the best-loved saints. Here is one feasted by David, and yet so lame in both his feet that he could not go up with the king when he fled from the city, and was therefore maligned and injured by his servant Ziba. Saints whose faith is weak, and whose knowledge is slender, are great losers; they are exposed to many enemies, and cannot follow the king whithersoever he goeth. This disease frequently arises from falls. Bad nursing in their spiritual infancy often causes converts to fall into a despondency from which they never recover, and sin in other cases brings broken bones.

If Mephibosheth was thus humbled by David’s kindness, what shall we be in the presence of our gracious Lord? The more grace we have, the less we shall think of ourselves, for grace, like light, reveals our impurity. Eminent saints have scarcely known to what to compare themselves, their sense of unworthiness has been so clear and keen. "I am," says Rutherford, "a dry and withered branch, a piece of dead carcass, dry bones, and not able to step over a straw". In another place he writes, "Except as to open outbreakings, I want nothing of what Judas and Cain had". The meanest objects in nature appear to the humbled mind to have a preference above itself, because they have never contracted sin: a dog may be greedy, fierce, or filthy, but it has no conscience to violate, no Holy Spirit to resist. A dog may be a worthless animal, and yet by a little kindness it is soon won to love its master, and is faithful unto death; but we forget the goodness of the Lord, and follow not at his call. The term "dead dog" is the most expressive of all terms of contempt, but it is none too strong to express the self- abhorrence of instructed believers. They do not affect mock modesty, they mean what they say, they have weighed themselves in the balances of the sanctuary, and found out the vanity of their nature. At best, we are but clay, animated dust, mere walking hillocks; but viewed as sinners, we are monsters indeed. Let it be published in heaven as a wonder, that the Lord Jesus should set his heart’s love upon such as we are. Dust and ashes though we be, we must and will "magnify the exceeding greatness of his grace" Could not his heart find rest in heaven? Must he needs come to these tents of Kedar for a spouse, and choose a bride upon whom the sun had looked? O heavens and earth, break forth into a song, and give all glory to our sweet Lord Jesus.

Lord, help the lame to leap like an hart, and satisfy all thy people with the bread of thy table!

Stay blessed]]>899asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-and-it-shall-be-given-unto-you--68209812 "He that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse;" but "he that giveth unto the poor shall not lack" (Proverbs 28:27).
Living a life of Christ is living a selfless life. Jesus sets an example for all His followers to practice. He gave all that He had, that is His life for the world without seeking anything in return. "Do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for He is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil" (Luke 6:35).

God pours His blessings upon all. "He maketh His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." He is "kind unto the unthankful and to the evil." He bids us to be like Him. "Bless them that curse you," said Jesus; "do good to them that hate you, . . . that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven." These are the principles of the law, and they are the wellsprings of life" {DA 311.1}.

We need not to have much or wait till all our visions and aspirations are fulfilled before we give. We ought to value what we have and share with others believing that all good and perfect gifts come from God. As we give, let’s claim the promises in the Scripture and by faith believe that it is so. If we deprive others of what God has blessed us with, then we cannot claim God’s promise.

The Lord bids us to be merciful as He is merciful. Great blessings await all who give out. Just as God increased the food in the store house of the widow who gave all that she had to the prophet, so will He do it abundantly for all who believe in His word and give out to help others. Only if we believe in the word of God will this promise be ours: "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom" (Luke 6:38).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68209812Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:56:42 +0000Clement AsanteGIVE, AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU "He that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse;" but "he that giveth unto the poor shall not lack" (Proverbs 28:27). Living a life of Christ is living a selfless life. Jesus sets an example for all His followers... "He that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse;" but "he that giveth unto the poor shall not lack" (Proverbs 28:27).
Living a life of Christ is living a selfless life. Jesus sets an example for all His followers to practice. He gave all that He had, that is His life for the world without seeking anything in return. "Do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for He is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil" (Luke 6:35).

God pours His blessings upon all. "He maketh His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." He is "kind unto the unthankful and to the evil." He bids us to be like Him. "Bless them that curse you," said Jesus; "do good to them that hate you, . . . that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven." These are the principles of the law, and they are the wellsprings of life" {DA 311.1}.

We need not to have much or wait till all our visions and aspirations are fulfilled before we give. We ought to value what we have and share with others believing that all good and perfect gifts come from God. As we give, let’s claim the promises in the Scripture and by faith believe that it is so. If we deprive others of what God has blessed us with, then we cannot claim God’s promise.

The Lord bids us to be merciful as He is merciful. Great blessings await all who give out. Just as God increased the food in the store house of the widow who gave all that she had to the prophet, so will He do it abundantly for all who believe in His word and give out to help others. Only if we believe in the word of God will this promise be ours: "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom" (Luke 6:38).]]>900asante,bread,clement,daily,follow,for,yourfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overcoming-selfishness--68209489 "12:16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 12:17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 12:18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 12:19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. 12:20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? 12:21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." (Luke 12:16 - 21)
My beloved Brother or Sister, I want you to notice in this devotion that SELFISHNESS is a dangerous and a soul-ruining sin. Probably there is nothing obviously sinful about the outward life of many rich men at this end of the world than the sin of selfishness. Many rich men are not murderers. They are not thieves. They are not adulterers or liars. Yet they will end up losing their salvation at the end of time as a result of their selfish heart. In this devotion, it is not only to the rich I appeal but also to the ordinary.

My dear Brother or Sister, we must beware of living only for ourselves as many rich men do. It is not enough for any of us to say, "I live correctly; I do my duty in every area of my life." The question is, Are you living for yourself or for Christ? What is your purpose and motivation in life? Do you no longer live for yourself but for him who died for you? (see 2 Corinthians 5:15). If you are like the rich man in the key passage of this devotion, living for yourself, then you will be LOST.

My beloved Brother or Sister in Christ, we must learn the danger of not doing what we ought. Many rich men will not lose their salvation because of what they did, but because of what they did NOT do. They simply refused to help the poor with what they had. We should remember that on the Judgment Day Christ will say to MANY: "I was hungry and you gave me no food; I was thirsty and you gave me no drink; I was a stranger and you did not take me in..." (Matthew 25:42, 43).

Lastly, my dear reader, we must learn that riches bring special dangers with them. Many people at this end time of the end spend their lives seeking riches, even though the Bible makes it clear that riches bring great spiritual danger. Riches can easily harden the soul and lead us to forget God. No wonder Jesus says: "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!" (Mark 10:23). We need to learn to be especially careful about selfishness in these last days because we are told that "In the last days, perilous times will come: for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money" (2 Timothy 3:1, 2). Many of us give away nothing at all, or very little in proportion to our wealth, even though the Bible warns us against selfishness and the love of money.

My dear Brother or Sister, do you have money? Then "Take heed and beware of covetousness" (Luke 12:15). Certainly it is possible for you to be saved, because Abraham, Job and David were all rich men. But think about the danger of riches and daily seek help from above. Always remember that money is a good servant, but a bad master. My dear Brother or Sister, it is possible that you do have very little or no money at all? If this is your case, then do not envy people who are richer than you? Rather pray for them, and do not be quick to judge them. Beware of thinking that being poor will save you. At the Second Coming of Christ, many poor people will be saved not because they were poor, but because they had Christ. Do you want to know the cure for selfishness? The cure is a real knowledge and experience of Christ's love. You must know your own sinful condition; you must experience the power of Christ's blood to heal you. Then, knowing how much you owe the Lord, you will feel that NOTHING is too great to give to Him, and help the poor.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68209489Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:21:04 +0000Clement AsanteOVERCOMING SELFISHNESS "12:16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 12:17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 12:18... "12:16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 12:17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 12:18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 12:19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. 12:20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? 12:21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." (Luke 12:16 - 21)
My beloved Brother or Sister, I want you to notice in this devotion that SELFISHNESS is a dangerous and a soul-ruining sin. Probably there is nothing obviously sinful about the outward life of many rich men at this end of the world than the sin of selfishness. Many rich men are not murderers. They are not thieves. They are not adulterers or liars. Yet they will end up losing their salvation at the end of time as a result of their selfish heart. In this devotion, it is not only to the rich I appeal but also to the ordinary.

My dear Brother or Sister, we must beware of living only for ourselves as many rich men do. It is not enough for any of us to say, "I live correctly; I do my duty in every area of my life." The question is, Are you living for yourself or for Christ? What is your purpose and motivation in life? Do you no longer live for yourself but for him who died for you? (see 2 Corinthians 5:15). If you are like the rich man in the key passage of this devotion, living for yourself, then you will be LOST.

My beloved Brother or Sister in Christ, we must learn the danger of not doing what we ought. Many rich men will not lose their salvation because of what they did, but because of what they did NOT do. They simply refused to help the poor with what they had. We should remember that on the Judgment Day Christ will say to MANY: "I was hungry and you gave me no food; I was thirsty and you gave me no drink; I was a stranger and you did not take me in..." (Matthew 25:42, 43).

Lastly, my dear reader, we must learn that riches bring special dangers with them. Many people at this end time of the end spend their lives seeking riches, even though the Bible makes it clear that riches bring great spiritual danger. Riches can easily harden the soul and lead us to forget God. No wonder Jesus says: "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!" (Mark 10:23). We need to learn to be especially careful about selfishness in these last days because we are told that "In the last days, perilous times will come: for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money" (2 Timothy 3:1, 2). Many of us give away nothing at all, or very little in proportion to our wealth, even though the Bible warns us against selfishness and the love of money.

My dear Brother or Sister, do you have money? Then "Take heed and beware of covetousness" (Luke 12:15). Certainly it is possible for you to be saved, because Abraham, Job and David were all rich men. But think about the danger of riches and daily seek help from above. Always remember that money is a good servant, but a bad master. My dear Brother or Sister, it is possible that you do have very little or no money at all? If this is your case, then do not envy people who are richer than you? Rather pray for them, and do not be quick to judge them. Beware of thinking that being poor will save you. At the Second Coming of Christ, many poor people will be saved not because they were poor, but because they had Christ. Do you want to know the cure for selfishness? The cure is a real knowledge and experience of Christ's love. You must know your own sinful condition; you must experience the power of...]]>900asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-takes-patience--68209351 One may be called Patience but may not possess patience, and a patient at the hospital may not be patient. Patience is not just a noun or an adjective, it is an inbuilt character. It displays itself in the midst of anger, failure, and temptation.

When provoked beyond endurance, patience does not allow the "sun to set on [your] anger". In the midst of failure, patience whispers hope to its victim for him to carry on. When tempted to sin, patience holds one back and points him to the right path. It is the backbone of every good action, and the mother of every good decision.

"Patience is power. Patience is not an absence of action; rather it is "timing", it waits on the right time to act, for the right principles and in the right way" (Fulton J. Sheen). Trees that have patience bear the best fruits—they study the soil and extend their roots to where there are nutrients. Crocodiles that lives long are those that have patience—they keep calm beneath water surfaces to catch their prey. Lions are kings of the jungle because of their patience.

Even a snail with patience will eventually reach its destination. There is one more piece of advice I have for you; "It is through a cultivation of patience that we become better parents, powerful teachers, great businessmen, good friends, and live a happier life" (Steve Maraboli). Patience ensures victory (Proverbs 16:32; cf. Isaiah 40:31; Romans12:12). God loves you!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68209351Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:56:14 +0000Clement AsanteIT TAKES PATIENCE One may be called Patience but may not possess patience, and a patient at the hospital may not be patient. Patience is not just a noun or an adjective, it is an inbuilt character. It displays itself in the midst of anger, failure,... One may be called Patience but may not possess patience, and a patient at the hospital may not be patient. Patience is not just a noun or an adjective, it is an inbuilt character. It displays itself in the midst of anger, failure, and temptation.

When provoked beyond endurance, patience does not allow the "sun to set on [your] anger". In the midst of failure, patience whispers hope to its victim for him to carry on. When tempted to sin, patience holds one back and points him to the right path. It is the backbone of every good action, and the mother of every good decision.

"Patience is power. Patience is not an absence of action; rather it is "timing", it waits on the right time to act, for the right principles and in the right way" (Fulton J. Sheen). Trees that have patience bear the best fruits—they study the soil and extend their roots to where there are nutrients. Crocodiles that lives long are those that have patience—they keep calm beneath water surfaces to catch their prey. Lions are kings of the jungle because of their patience.

Even a snail with patience will eventually reach its destination. There is one more piece of advice I have for you; "It is through a cultivation of patience that we become better parents, powerful teachers, great businessmen, good friends, and live a happier life" (Steve Maraboli). Patience ensures victory (Proverbs 16:32; cf. Isaiah 40:31; Romans12:12). God loves you!]]>900asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beware-of-flattery--68175191 [22:15] Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel HOW THEY MIGHT ENTANGLE HIM IN HIS TALK.

[22:16] And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

[22:17] Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

[22:18] But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?

[22:19] Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.

[22:20] And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

[22:21] They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.

[22:22] When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

(Matthew 22:15 - 22)
My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, consider the flattering language with which our Lord was accosted by His enemies. "Teacher," they said, "we know that you are honest, and teach the way of God in truth, no matter who you teach, for you aren't partial to anyone." How well these Pharisees and Herodians talked! What smooth and sugarcoated words these were! They thought, no doubt, that by good words and fair speeches they would throw our Lord off His guard.

Be on your guard against FLATTERY at this end of the world. Consider the many examples which God has given you in Scripture for your learning. What brought about the ruin of Samson? It was not the armies of the Philistines, but the pretended love of a Philistine woman (Judges 16:4 - 21). What led to Solomon's backsliding? It was not the strength of his outward enemies, but the flattery of his numerous wives (1 Kings 11:1 - 10). What was the cause of king Hezekiah's greatest mistake? It was not the sword of Sennacherib, or the threats of Rabshakeh, but the flattery of the Babylonian ambassadors (Isaiah 39:1 - 6). Continually remember these things. BEWARE OF THE FLATTERER. Satan is never so dangerous as when he appears as an angel of light at this end of the world.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68175191Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:40:12 +0000Clement AsanteBEWARE OF FLATTERY [22:15] Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel HOW THEY MIGHT ENTANGLE HIM IN HIS TALK. [22:16] And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of... [22:15] Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel HOW THEY MIGHT ENTANGLE HIM IN HIS TALK.

[22:16] And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

[22:17] Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

[22:18] But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?

[22:19] Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.

[22:20] And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

[22:21] They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.

[22:22] When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

(Matthew 22:15 - 22)
My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, consider the flattering language with which our Lord was accosted by His enemies. "Teacher," they said, "we know that you are honest, and teach the way of God in truth, no matter who you teach, for you aren't partial to anyone." How well these Pharisees and Herodians talked! What smooth and sugarcoated words these were! They thought, no doubt, that by good words and fair speeches they would throw our Lord off His guard.

Be on your guard against FLATTERY at this end of the world. Consider the many examples which God has given you in Scripture for your learning. What brought about the ruin of Samson? It was not the armies of the Philistines, but the pretended love of a Philistine woman (Judges 16:4 - 21). What led to Solomon's backsliding? It was not the strength of his outward enemies, but the flattery of his numerous wives (1 Kings 11:1 - 10). What was the cause of king Hezekiah's greatest mistake? It was not the sword of Sennacherib, or the threats of Rabshakeh, but the flattery of the Babylonian ambassadors (Isaiah 39:1 - 6). Continually remember these things. BEWARE OF THE FLATTERER. Satan is never so dangerous as when he appears as an angel of light at this end of the world.]]>900asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-mindset--68175085 (A Chameleon Becomes What It Thinks)

A tasty meal, a lucrative job, and a perfect day with a negative mindset is equal to an unhappy life. Our greatest concern should be more of what we feed our minds with than what we feed our stomachs. Thus, we are not only what we eat, but more also what we think. Your mindset is like a glass through which you see the world, if it's dirty (filled with negative thoughts), it will only reflect dirt (negative side of life) to you, and you will miss the beauty in the world.

What the camera focuses on is what it captures, what the mind focuses on is what determine our statures in life and what writes the chapters of our lives—by beholding we become changed (2 Corinthians 3:18). A chameleon becomes what it thinks. Have you convinced yourself that you are unworthy of a better life? Are you trying to draw back from attaining your dreams because all the odds are against you? Focus your mind on the brighter side of life, be positive. If the body grows with age, then the mind grows with experiences. The human mindset can be likened to a muscle that can be worked on in the gym of experiences to improve upon. Take lessons from the past, and let the past be past.

A new mindset is a renewed mind; it does not allow negative thoughts to creep in, and it filters out all negative thoughts. It is a healthy mind which leads to a healthy body, and eventually to a healthy life. A new mindset is disciplined to see things in a new light even in the night, and when things are difficult. Moreover, a new mindset is the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5) which sets the affections on things above, and not things on the earth (Colossians 3:2). Let God transform you into a new person by renewing your mind. Then you will learn to know God's will for your life, which is good and pleasing and perfect" (Colossians 3:2; Romans 12:2). God loves you!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68175085Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:19:17 +0000Clement AsanteA NEW MINDSET (A Chameleon Becomes What It Thinks) A tasty meal, a lucrative job, and a perfect day with a negative mindset is equal to an unhappy life. Our greatest concern should be more of what we feed our minds with than what we feed our... (A Chameleon Becomes What It Thinks)

A tasty meal, a lucrative job, and a perfect day with a negative mindset is equal to an unhappy life. Our greatest concern should be more of what we feed our minds with than what we feed our stomachs. Thus, we are not only what we eat, but more also what we think. Your mindset is like a glass through which you see the world, if it's dirty (filled with negative thoughts), it will only reflect dirt (negative side of life) to you, and you will miss the beauty in the world.

What the camera focuses on is what it captures, what the mind focuses on is what determine our statures in life and what writes the chapters of our lives—by beholding we become changed (2 Corinthians 3:18). A chameleon becomes what it thinks. Have you convinced yourself that you are unworthy of a better life? Are you trying to draw back from attaining your dreams because all the odds are against you? Focus your mind on the brighter side of life, be positive. If the body grows with age, then the mind grows with experiences. The human mindset can be likened to a muscle that can be worked on in the gym of experiences to improve upon. Take lessons from the past, and let the past be past.

A new mindset is a renewed mind; it does not allow negative thoughts to creep in, and it filters out all negative thoughts. It is a healthy mind which leads to a healthy body, and eventually to a healthy life. A new mindset is disciplined to see things in a new light even in the night, and when things are difficult. Moreover, a new mindset is the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5) which sets the affections on things above, and not things on the earth (Colossians 3:2). Let God transform you into a new person by renewing your mind. Then you will learn to know God's will for your life, which is good and pleasing and perfect" (Colossians 3:2; Romans 12:2). God loves you!]]>901asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-need-the-book--68174958 A ‘need’ denotes a requirement for something. Someone’s needs are the necessities that become the pre-requisites for his or her existence. Basic essential needs of human kind ranges from food, water, clothing, shelter and the like. These are indispensable requirements of life, and they have value by satisfying the physical needs of man. Their absence makes human life uncomfortable, miserable, worthless and inconsequential. To remedy this, human beings work tirelessly to have their needs provided. All the toils of life and the overloads we embrace are basically for the provision of human needs.

Though this is a universal routine and a worldwide exercise, many people fail to fulfil some aspects of their needs. As we try to provide the needs of the physical body, the spiritual food that is able to nourish and satisfy the spirit is left unprovided. This spiritual need is a heavenly provision perfectly wrapped for us as the word of God - the BIBLE. When one’s soul gets afflicted, wounded and weak, the word of God comforts and quickens. As the fear of tomorrow overshadow the minds of the unbeliever, to the believer, the word of God gives hope for the future. When unforgiveness afflicts the soul of the unconverted, the believer’s heart is soothed and allay with the word of God which provides principles for forgiveness. As worldliness and love for the world makes one feel good in the solitary place of sin, this word becomes a honeycomb in the mouth of the believer and trains his or her taste for righteousness. The word of God is packaged for the world as the BIBLE. It is the Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. Do you have a Bible? How often do you read it? You really need this book.

This book (the Bible), like no other book, has Divine authorship and is a book of books. The Bible deals with matters of universal interest: history, philosophy, science, health, architecture, religion, prophecies, etc. It speaks to the needs of every generation, offers solutions to life’s perplexities, and even reveals the origin and future of our world. It has brought peace to troubled consciences, comfort to the sorrowful, hope to the despairing, courage to the despondent, and the assurance of reunion to the bereaved.

No wonder the apostle Paul, even on the death roll requested for this book (the parchment). He knew the very use of the Bible that; it is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit and of the joints and marrow, and it is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. To the righteous, it is a lamp unto their feet and a light unto their path. It is the only truth that sanctifies us. It makes pure the way of the young and strengthens the aged. No matter your age, your class, your religion, your beliefs, your ethnicity, your aspirations and credentials; you need the book - the word of God - the Bible, for it will lead you to the Saviour of your soul - Jesus Christ our Lord.

(2 Timothy 4:9-13; Psalm 119; John 17:17; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 2:15)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68174958Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:58:59 +0000Clement AsanteYOU NEED THE BOOK A ‘need’ denotes a requirement for something. Someone’s needs are the necessities that become the pre-requisites for his or her existence. Basic essential needs of human kind ranges from food, water, clothing, shelter and the like.... A ‘need’ denotes a requirement for something. Someone’s needs are the necessities that become the pre-requisites for his or her existence. Basic essential needs of human kind ranges from food, water, clothing, shelter and the like. These are indispensable requirements of life, and they have value by satisfying the physical needs of man. Their absence makes human life uncomfortable, miserable, worthless and inconsequential. To remedy this, human beings work tirelessly to have their needs provided. All the toils of life and the overloads we embrace are basically for the provision of human needs.

Though this is a universal routine and a worldwide exercise, many people fail to fulfil some aspects of their needs. As we try to provide the needs of the physical body, the spiritual food that is able to nourish and satisfy the spirit is left unprovided. This spiritual need is a heavenly provision perfectly wrapped for us as the word of God - the BIBLE. When one’s soul gets afflicted, wounded and weak, the word of God comforts and quickens. As the fear of tomorrow overshadow the minds of the unbeliever, to the believer, the word of God gives hope for the future. When unforgiveness afflicts the soul of the unconverted, the believer’s heart is soothed and allay with the word of God which provides principles for forgiveness. As worldliness and love for the world makes one feel good in the solitary place of sin, this word becomes a honeycomb in the mouth of the believer and trains his or her taste for righteousness. The word of God is packaged for the world as the BIBLE. It is the Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. Do you have a Bible? How often do you read it? You really need this book.

This book (the Bible), like no other book, has Divine authorship and is a book of books. The Bible deals with matters of universal interest: history, philosophy, science, health, architecture, religion, prophecies, etc. It speaks to the needs of every generation, offers solutions to life’s perplexities, and even reveals the origin and future of our world. It has brought peace to troubled consciences, comfort to the sorrowful, hope to the despairing, courage to the despondent, and the assurance of reunion to the bereaved.

No wonder the apostle Paul, even on the death roll requested for this book (the parchment). He knew the very use of the Bible that; it is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit and of the joints and marrow, and it is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. To the righteous, it is a lamp unto their feet and a light unto their path. It is the only truth that sanctifies us. It makes pure the way of the young and strengthens the aged. No matter your age, your class, your religion, your beliefs, your ethnicity, your aspirations and credentials; you need the book - the word of God - the Bible, for it will lead you to the Saviour of your soul - Jesus Christ our Lord.

(2 Timothy 4:9-13; Psalm 119; John 17:17; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 2:15)]]>900asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/made-for-something-better--67703384 Whatever has been invented by man was fashioned out for a special purpose. Man produces things to solve a problem or to improve or complement an already existing item. Anything that is made and do not perform its very task is seen to be useless and sub-standard.

This principle holds in relation to the creation of our world. The origin of our world as set forth in divine records is plainly stated, so that there is no occasion for erroneous conclusions on evolution or whatsoever. God created our world and it is not subject to debate. All things visible and invisible, both in heaven and the earth were made by the word of the LORD, and all the host of them were made by the breath of his mouth, He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.

In everything that God created, He infected the principle of purpose into it, and that nothing was made in vain; to the earth, He made it to be inhabited, the firmament was made to separate the waters above from the waters below; the sea was created to host the sea beasts; the sun, moon and stars were to give light to the earth and aid in detecting seasons, and the herbs to feed man and other creatures.

Just like all the other creation of God, man was created with a purpose. God created mankind to be a steward of the world. What makes you think sometimes that you are of no use or not worthy to live because of your current situation. You may have likely compared yourself with others and devalued your own self because of your low grades, poor home, or even your physical make-up. It is important to remember that you were not made as a sub-standard material but for something better that is supposed to glorify the Lord. Why not look to God and inflame the purpose of your existence.

Have you considered the fact that you were not created to live for yourself alone? God expects that you utilize the capabilities, wealth, talents, position etc. that you have been blessed with to contribute to the happiness of other creatures. Why do you imbibe the worldly ideology that says; "God for us all but each one for himself". NO! None of the creatures of God live for themselves. The master plan for our existence is to reveal the nature of God, to glorify Him and be a blessing to others. Don’t yield your body to lust and worldliness, don’t sell your conscience or integrity for material gain. Rather, let someone smile, be comforted, be uplifted, be spiritually blessed because of your existence. SHALOM. (Psalm 33:6, 9; Genesis 1; Romans 14:7, 8; 1 Corinthians 10:31).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67703384Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:21:58 +0000Clement AsanteMADE FOR SOMETHING BETTER Whatever has been invented by man was fashioned out for a special purpose. Man produces things to solve a problem or to improve or complement an already existing item. Anything that is made and do not perform its very task is... Whatever has been invented by man was fashioned out for a special purpose. Man produces things to solve a problem or to improve or complement an already existing item. Anything that is made and do not perform its very task is seen to be useless and sub-standard.

This principle holds in relation to the creation of our world. The origin of our world as set forth in divine records is plainly stated, so that there is no occasion for erroneous conclusions on evolution or whatsoever. God created our world and it is not subject to debate. All things visible and invisible, both in heaven and the earth were made by the word of the LORD, and all the host of them were made by the breath of his mouth, He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.

In everything that God created, He infected the principle of purpose into it, and that nothing was made in vain; to the earth, He made it to be inhabited, the firmament was made to separate the waters above from the waters below; the sea was created to host the sea beasts; the sun, moon and stars were to give light to the earth and aid in detecting seasons, and the herbs to feed man and other creatures.

Just like all the other creation of God, man was created with a purpose. God created mankind to be a steward of the world. What makes you think sometimes that you are of no use or not worthy to live because of your current situation. You may have likely compared yourself with others and devalued your own self because of your low grades, poor home, or even your physical make-up. It is important to remember that you were not made as a sub-standard material but for something better that is supposed to glorify the Lord. Why not look to God and inflame the purpose of your existence.

Have you considered the fact that you were not created to live for yourself alone? God expects that you utilize the capabilities, wealth, talents, position etc. that you have been blessed with to contribute to the happiness of other creatures. Why do you imbibe the worldly ideology that says; "God for us all but each one for himself". NO! None of the creatures of God live for themselves. The master plan for our existence is to reveal the nature of God, to glorify Him and be a blessing to others. Don’t yield your body to lust and worldliness, don’t sell your conscience or integrity for material gain. Rather, let someone smile, be comforted, be uplifted, be spiritually blessed because of your existence. SHALOM. (Psalm 33:6, 9; Genesis 1; Romans 14:7, 8; 1 Corinthians 10:31).]]>899asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recipe-for-success--67702943 Success is just the tip of the iceberg. The iceberg itself is full of failures, hard work, and perseverance. An orchestra does not just orchestrate a nice performance on a stage. The team undergo training to correct all sounds of discord, decide on the perfect apparel to wear, and prioritize which songs to sing. The unseen preparation wins them the applause and chants. It's true when they say; "the man at the top of the mountain didn't fall there". Great men never attained success by sudden flight.

Before David could be called a champion and a mighty leader, he had to battle beasts and tend his flocks even when no one was watching. Israel saw his victory, but God had seen his sweats. Successful students, entrepreneurs, and leaders are those that "burns the midnight candle" when everyone else is asleep.

The path of success is not always straightforward—there are times when you'll stumble but you'll have to keep on moving like the horse. Behind every ripe fruit there's an extended root that never gets tired of searching for nutrients. Don't get tired of your dream and vision. "Stay awake", work hard, and keep searching for nothing but the best (Ecclesiastes 9:10; 1 Timothy 5:18). Above all, remember that without Christ you can do nothing (John 15:5). God loves you!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67702943Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:50:40 +0000Clement AsanteRECIPE FOR SUCCESS Success is just the tip of the iceberg. The iceberg itself is full of failures, hard work, and perseverance. An orchestra does not just orchestrate a nice performance on a stage. The team undergo training to correct all sounds of... Success is just the tip of the iceberg. The iceberg itself is full of failures, hard work, and perseverance. An orchestra does not just orchestrate a nice performance on a stage. The team undergo training to correct all sounds of discord, decide on the perfect apparel to wear, and prioritize which songs to sing. The unseen preparation wins them the applause and chants. It's true when they say; "the man at the top of the mountain didn't fall there". Great men never attained success by sudden flight.

Before David could be called a champion and a mighty leader, he had to battle beasts and tend his flocks even when no one was watching. Israel saw his victory, but God had seen his sweats. Successful students, entrepreneurs, and leaders are those that "burns the midnight candle" when everyone else is asleep.

The path of success is not always straightforward—there are times when you'll stumble but you'll have to keep on moving like the horse. Behind every ripe fruit there's an extended root that never gets tired of searching for nutrients. Don't get tired of your dream and vision. "Stay awake", work hard, and keep searching for nothing but the best (Ecclesiastes 9:10; 1 Timothy 5:18). Above all, remember that without Christ you can do nothing (John 15:5). God loves you!]]>900asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-afraid--67701707 According to the Dictionary, "fear is a strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat". Right after the fall of man, fear has been and continuous to be one of the torments in human life. It has caused the death of many and has brought many lives and families into ruin. Invariably, it has been the cancer of every generation.

As some of our fears may be real and ideal, most of them are triggered by perception and imaginations. Some fears may be internal which is self-inflicted or may be external which may be born out of the threats of an opposer, a competitor, calamity or disaster. One of the main causes of fear in man’s life is the fear of the unknown future. This leads many to the soothsayers, enchanters, psychics and other spiritic mediums.

To the Christian, the antidote to the fear of the future is the knowledge of the abilities of God and the assurance of Jesus' second coming. Amidst the trials and afflictions, diseases and rampant abominations, the Christian ought to concur that they are bound to happen as we are still living in a sinful world. Christ did not promise us with a life without pain or sorrow here. But He assures us to trust and believe in Him since nothing happens of which He is not aware. Whatever may betide us on earth here, He says He is in control. With this assurance, we dare not be crippled with fear amidst our turmoil.

Before the inception of what you call a challenge that is causing the fear in you, He was and will forever be; so He says, Fear not; I am the first and the last. I am in control of your situation. Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

It is obvious from this biblical text that till the world ends, we shall continue to be afflicted in life; but our God is faithful, able and knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation. Those who trust in themselves, their abilities, powers, and put their hopes in man, always have their hopes crushed and bewildered, and are always afraid. But to those who have put their trust in God and have faith in Jesus, they have not been given the spirit of fear, but of power and love and sound mind. This is why in this era of Pandemic diseases like Corona Virus (COVID 19), we need to be strong in the Lord. Knowing that they are part of the signs of the end time, and that Christ’s coming will bring an end to our trials, these should be comforting than panicking.

If even our fear has emanated from our own ways, we know that the Lord will not cast us of forever. Though He causes grief, yet he will show compassion according to the multitude of His mercies. He says; "Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand".

(Revelation 1:17; Revelation 2:10; 2 Peter 2:9; John 14:1-3; Matthew 24:3-7; 2 Timothy 1:7; Lamentations 3:31, 32; Isaiah 41:10)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67701707Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:04:39 +0000Clement AsanteARE YOU AFRAID? According to the Dictionary, "fear is a strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat". Right after the fall of man, fear has been and continuous to be one of the torments in human life. It... According to the Dictionary, "fear is a strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat". Right after the fall of man, fear has been and continuous to be one of the torments in human life. It has caused the death of many and has brought many lives and families into ruin. Invariably, it has been the cancer of every generation.

As some of our fears may be real and ideal, most of them are triggered by perception and imaginations. Some fears may be internal which is self-inflicted or may be external which may be born out of the threats of an opposer, a competitor, calamity or disaster. One of the main causes of fear in man’s life is the fear of the unknown future. This leads many to the soothsayers, enchanters, psychics and other spiritic mediums.

To the Christian, the antidote to the fear of the future is the knowledge of the abilities of God and the assurance of Jesus' second coming. Amidst the trials and afflictions, diseases and rampant abominations, the Christian ought to concur that they are bound to happen as we are still living in a sinful world. Christ did not promise us with a life without pain or sorrow here. But He assures us to trust and believe in Him since nothing happens of which He is not aware. Whatever may betide us on earth here, He says He is in control. With this assurance, we dare not be crippled with fear amidst our turmoil.

Before the inception of what you call a challenge that is causing the fear in you, He was and will forever be; so He says, Fear not; I am the first and the last. I am in control of your situation. Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

It is obvious from this biblical text that till the world ends, we shall continue to be afflicted in life; but our God is faithful, able and knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation. Those who trust in themselves, their abilities, powers, and put their hopes in man, always have their hopes crushed and bewildered, and are always afraid. But to those who have put their trust in God and have faith in Jesus, they have not been given the spirit of fear, but of power and love and sound mind. This is why in this era of Pandemic diseases like Corona Virus (COVID 19), we need to be strong in the Lord. Knowing that they are part of the signs of the end time, and that Christ’s coming will bring an end to our trials, these should be comforting than panicking.

If even our fear has emanated from our own ways, we know that the Lord will not cast us of forever. Though He causes grief, yet he will show compassion according to the multitude of His mercies. He says; "Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand".

(Revelation 1:17; Revelation 2:10; 2 Peter 2:9; John 14:1-3; Matthew 24:3-7; 2 Timothy 1:7; Lamentations 3:31, 32; Isaiah 41:10)]]>900asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/judgement-day--67701277 (Sin is a Pandemic Too)

One day, more people will die from love for sin than Covid-19, accidents, wars, famine, and all kinds of pestilences. The earth survived the "Spanish Flu" of 1918. The earth survived World War I and II. But it won’t be able to survive the "Judgement Day" of God—when all men would be tried, when fire shall destroy anything that gave refuge to sin. "The earth in its present form is passing away" (1 John 2:17; 1 Corinthians 7:13). Are you in a state of fear? Fear what can destroy both soul and body in hell (Matthew 10:28).

Sin has become a deadly pandemic. Sin has become the air we breathe, the words we speak, the songs we hear, the images we watch, and the places we go. The greatest burden of the world is not Covid-19, terrorists, or an emerging asteroid, sin is. If there is anything to be isolated, quarantined, and totally locked down in our lives, it should be sin. Christ came not to heal the world from diseases or sorrows, but to heal it from sin.

How then shall you "social-distance" yourself from sin? Jesus Christ is the antidote and vaccine against sin. Look beyond the troubles of this world and behold Him on the Cross. An important future (Judgement day) is before us than our present predicaments. Keep your sinful desires before God. "You cannot burden Him" (Ellen White). For every sinner, there is One Savior —The Man, Jesus Christ. Give your heart to Him today and He will save you from the wretchedness of sin. God loves you! (John 14:6)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67701277Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:33:25 +0000Clement Asante"JUDGEMENT DAY" (Sin is a Pandemic Too) One day, more people will die from love for sin than Covid-19, accidents, wars, famine, and all kinds of pestilences. The earth survived the "Spanish Flu" of 1918. The earth survived World War I and II. But it... (Sin is a Pandemic Too)

One day, more people will die from love for sin than Covid-19, accidents, wars, famine, and all kinds of pestilences. The earth survived the "Spanish Flu" of 1918. The earth survived World War I and II. But it won’t be able to survive the "Judgement Day" of God—when all men would be tried, when fire shall destroy anything that gave refuge to sin. "The earth in its present form is passing away" (1 John 2:17; 1 Corinthians 7:13). Are you in a state of fear? Fear what can destroy both soul and body in hell (Matthew 10:28).

Sin has become a deadly pandemic. Sin has become the air we breathe, the words we speak, the songs we hear, the images we watch, and the places we go. The greatest burden of the world is not Covid-19, terrorists, or an emerging asteroid, sin is. If there is anything to be isolated, quarantined, and totally locked down in our lives, it should be sin. Christ came not to heal the world from diseases or sorrows, but to heal it from sin.

How then shall you "social-distance" yourself from sin? Jesus Christ is the antidote and vaccine against sin. Look beyond the troubles of this world and behold Him on the Cross. An important future (Judgement day) is before us than our present predicaments. Keep your sinful desires before God. "You cannot burden Him" (Ellen White). For every sinner, there is One Savior —The Man, Jesus Christ. Give your heart to Him today and He will save you from the wretchedness of sin. God loves you! (John 14:6)]]>899asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/testing-the-spirits--67700709 Once upon a time in the Kingdom of God (Heaven), war broke up. A creature lost his moral compass and overshadowed with pride and greed, stood against his Creator. When he defiled the majesty of God, rejected authority and spoke evil against the heavenly Dignitaries, he lost his authority and power as the archangel. He (Satan) did not prevail as Michael and His angels fought with him nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer (Revelation 12:7-9).

The conception of evil defiled his image as the morning star, and all his prowess and pathos were overshadowed by deceit fraudulence, and diabolism. Instead of honouring his Creator, he wanted to be honoured. Instead of condescending before his Maker, he wanted to ascend above the heights of the clouds and be like the Most High. With all his efforts, he knew that he can never be God so his only accomplishment is to create a counterfeit God (thus to be like God).

As his efforts were impeded by his unprecedented failure in the war in heaven, he carried his dreams down this earth; and human beings became his next target. Can he overtake man in genuineness? NEVER! To succeed demands a careful ploy and dissimulation. In the Garden of Eden, Satan transformed himself as a harmless serpent deceiving our first parents with his fallacies. The first ever false prophecy given on earth was in his first sermon "you will not surely die". Man responded to his alter call, and was baptized into destruction.

Since that time, Satan has been roaming like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. As the serpent became his ambassador in Eden, so has he many apostles today who are sent by him, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. Like their master, their only means of captivating human mind is to prophecy falsely. As God speak faithfully through His holy prophets, Satan has sent many who professes to be of God but serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their belly; and by signs and wonders, miracles and words of prophecy, good words and fair speeches, deceive the heart of the simple (Romans 16:18; Philippians 3:19, Emphasis Mine).

On this note, Christ's admonishing is that; "many false prophets shall rise and shall deceive many; take heed that no man deceives you" (Matthew 24:4-11). In this case, it beholds on every child of God to test every faith or spiritual leader he/she aliens with. In testing, our blueprint is the Bible. The Bible provides us with some guidelines for testing the spirits: (a) A genuine prophet accepts Jesus as the only savior and professes that he has come in flesh and will come the second time to end sin and redeem the faithful (1 John 4:1-3). (b) The predictions or prophecies of a true prophet should be life transforming and must come into fulfillment (Deuteronomy 18:21, 22). With the exception of conditional prophecies (e.g.Jonah 3:3, 4), every prophecy of the prophet must come to pass, if not he is not of God. Also, the prophecy should not be on trivial issues including fake politics, football, gambling, etc. (c) Genuine prophets are to be known by the way they live their lives and by the outcome of their ministry - "therefore by their fruits ye shall know them" (Matthew 7:20). A prophet cannot speak for God who hates sin and still wallow in sin. That will surely misrepresent God, the one he speaks for. (e) Anyone who claims to be a prophet must speak what does not contradict God’s word - to the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them (Isaiah 8:20). If someone claims to be a prophet or lead a ministry of God, total obedience to God’s law including the 7th day Sabbath should be the hall mark. As we near the end of this world's history, deceptions will multiply but man ought to test the spirits and take heed that he is not deceived.

l]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67700709Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:44:47 +0000Clement AsanteTESTING THE SPIRITS Once upon a time in the Kingdom of God (Heaven), war broke up. A creature lost his moral compass and overshadowed with pride and greed, stood against his Creator. When he defiled the majesty of God, rejected authority and spoke... Once upon a time in the Kingdom of God (Heaven), war broke up. A creature lost his moral compass and overshadowed with pride and greed, stood against his Creator. When he defiled the majesty of God, rejected authority and spoke evil against the heavenly Dignitaries, he lost his authority and power as the archangel. He (Satan) did not prevail as Michael and His angels fought with him nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer (Revelation 12:7-9).

The conception of evil defiled his image as the morning star, and all his prowess and pathos were overshadowed by deceit fraudulence, and diabolism. Instead of honouring his Creator, he wanted to be honoured. Instead of condescending before his Maker, he wanted to ascend above the heights of the clouds and be like the Most High. With all his efforts, he knew that he can never be God so his only accomplishment is to create a counterfeit God (thus to be like God).

As his efforts were impeded by his unprecedented failure in the war in heaven, he carried his dreams down this earth; and human beings became his next target. Can he overtake man in genuineness? NEVER! To succeed demands a careful ploy and dissimulation. In the Garden of Eden, Satan transformed himself as a harmless serpent deceiving our first parents with his fallacies. The first ever false prophecy given on earth was in his first sermon "you will not surely die". Man responded to his alter call, and was baptized into destruction.

Since that time, Satan has been roaming like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. As the serpent became his ambassador in Eden, so has he many apostles today who are sent by him, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. Like their master, their only means of captivating human mind is to prophecy falsely. As God speak faithfully through His holy prophets, Satan has sent many who professes to be of God but serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their belly; and by signs and wonders, miracles and words of prophecy, good words and fair speeches, deceive the heart of the simple (Romans 16:18; Philippians 3:19, Emphasis Mine).

On this note, Christ's admonishing is that; "many false prophets shall rise and shall deceive many; take heed that no man deceives you" (Matthew 24:4-11). In this case, it beholds on every child of God to test every faith or spiritual leader he/she aliens with. In testing, our blueprint is the Bible. The Bible provides us with some guidelines for testing the spirits: (a) A genuine prophet accepts Jesus as the only savior and professes that he has come in flesh and will come the second time to end sin and redeem the faithful (1 John 4:1-3). (b) The predictions or prophecies of a true prophet should be life transforming and must come into fulfillment (Deuteronomy 18:21, 22). With the exception of conditional prophecies (e.g.Jonah 3:3, 4), every prophecy of the prophet must come to pass, if not he is not of God. Also, the prophecy should not be on trivial issues including fake politics, football, gambling, etc. (c) Genuine prophets are to be known by the way they live their lives and by the outcome of their ministry - "therefore by their fruits ye shall know them" (Matthew 7:20). A prophet cannot speak for God who hates sin and still wallow in sin. That will surely misrepresent God, the one he speaks for. (e) Anyone who claims to be a prophet must speak what does not contradict God’s word - to the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them (Isaiah 8:20). If someone claims to be a prophet or lead a ministry of God, total obedience to God’s law including the 7th day Sabbath should be the hall mark. As we near the end of this world's history, deceptions will multiply but man ought to test the spirits and take heed that he is not deceived.

l]]>900asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salvation-is-not-an-easy-business--67678360 "And if the righteous scarcely be saved, WHERE SHALL THE UNGODLY AND THE SINNER APPEAR?" (1 Peter 4:18; Capital Emphasis Added)

"For many are called, but FEW ARE CHOSEN." (Matthew 22:14; Capital Emphasis Added)

My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, HOW DO WE GENERALLY CONSIDER THE SOULS OF OUR RELATIVES, AND FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBOURS WHILE THEY LIVE at this end of the world? Consider just how this question can be answered. If Christ does not return in our generation, we know that every one of us is going to die, and after death there is going to be a judgement (Hebrews 9:27). We know that we have souls to save or to lose. But do we consider how our end is likely to be? Do we ever consider we are in danger of eternal death in hell? There is nothing whatever to show that we think so. We eat and drink together. We laugh, and talk, and walk, and work together. We scarcely or never speak to one another of God and of eternity, of heaven and of hell. I am asking you, as in the sight of God, is it not so? Do we ever admit that anyone is wicked or ungodly at this end of the world? NEVER, hardly, whatever may be his way of life. He may be a breaker of the Sabbath. He may be a neglecter of the Bible. He may be entirely without repentance and holiness. But we say often that, "It does not matter! He has a good heart at the bottom, and is not entirely a wicked man." I am asking you, as in God's sight, is it not so? And what does all this prove? It proves that we flatter ourselves that there is no great difficulty in getting to heaven. It proves most plainly that WE ARE OF THE OPINION that most people will be saved!

Again, my dear Brother or Sister in Christ, HOW DO WE GENERALLY CONSIDER THE SPIRITUAL STATE OF PEOPLE AFTER THEY ARE DEAD? Consider just how this question can be answered. We admit, if only we are not atheists, that anyone who dies will go to a place of happiness, or to a place of misery at the resurrection. But to which one of these two places do we often consider that the greater part of people will go on the day of the resurrection? I say, without any fear of contradiction, that there is, unhappily, A COMMON FASHION OF SPEAKING WELL of the condition of everyone who departs this life. It matters little, how a man behaved while he lived. He may have given no signs of repentance, or faith in Christ. He may have been ignorant of the plan of salvation set forth in the Bible. He may have shown no evidence whatever of conversion or sanctification. He may have lived and died like a creature without a soul. And yet, AS SOON AS THIS MAN IS DEAD, we say that he is "happier than he ever was in his life." We say complacently, that "he has gone to a better world." We shake our heads gravely, and say that "he has gone to heaven." We follow him to the grave without fear and without trembling, and speak of his death afterwards as "a blessed change for him." We may have hated him, and considered him a bad man while he lived. But the moment he is dead, we turn round in our opinions and say that he has gone to heaven! I HAVE NO WISH TO HURT THE FEELING OF ANYONE. I am only asking that is it not true? And what does it all prove? It supplies just one more sad proof that we believe it is an easy business to get to heaven. It proves most plainly that WE ARE OF THE OPINION that most people will be saved!

Now what solid reason can we show for these common opinions? Upon what Scripture do we build this notion, THAT SALVATION IS AN EASY BUSINESS, and that most people will be saved?

We have none. We have none at all. We have no text of Scripture which, when fairly interpreted, supports our views. We speak SMOOTH THINGS about the spiritual condition of one another, just because we don't want to admit that there is danger. We cry that "Peace, peace," (1 Thessalonians 5:3) because we want it to be so, and gladly persuade ourselves that so it is.

But WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY about the number of the saved? It is the only standard of truth and error to which we ought to make an appeal. Whatever is there written, we must receive and believe. Whatever cannot be proved by Scripture, we must refuse.

Let us look, then, at one single text of Scripture, and examine it well. We shall find it in Matthew 7:13, 14. It says that "Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and MANY ARE THOSE who enter in by it. How narrow is the gate, and restricted is the way that leads to life! FEW ARE THOSE who find it." Now these are the words of our Lord Jesus Christ. They are the words of Him who is very God of very God (John 10:30), and whose words shall never pass away. They are the words of Him who knows what is in man. They are the words of Him who knows things that are to come, and things that are past. They are the words of Him who will judge every one of us on the last day (John 5:22). But what do these words mean? Are they words which no man can understand without a knowledge of Latin, Hebrew or Greek? No! They are not! Are they a dark, unfulfilled prophecy? No! They are not! Are they a deep mysterious saying, which no human mind can understand? No! They are not! The words are clear, plain, and unmistakable. There is ONLY ONE MEANING which can be attached to them. Their meaning is that MANY PEOPLE WILL BE LOST AND FEW WILL BE SAVED!

Let us look, in the next place, at THE WHOLE HISTORY OF MANKIND AS WE HAVE IT GIVEN IN THE BIBLE. Let us go through the whole four thousand (4,000) years, which covers the entire Bible history. Let us find, IF WE CAN, one single period of time at which godly people were many, and ungodly people were few.

How was it IN THE DAYS OF NOAH? The earth we are told expressly was "filled with violence." The imagination of man's heart was only "evil continually" "All flesh had corrupted his way" (Genesis 6:5, 12). The loss of paradise was forgotten (Genesis 3:23, 24). The warnings of God, by Noah's mouth, were despised. And at length, when the flood came on the world and drowned every living thing (Genesis 7:21-24), there were only eight people who had faith enough to flee for refuge to the ark (1 Peter 3:20). And WERE THERE MANY SAVED IN THOSE DAYS? There can be no doubt what the answer must be.

How was it IN THE DAYS OF ABRAHAM, AND ISAAC, AND LOT? It is evident that in their time, they stood very much alone. The family from which they were taken was a family of idolaters. The nations among whom they lived were sunk in gross darkness and sin. When Sodom and Gomorrah were burned (Genesis 19:24, 25), there were not ten righteous people to be found in the four cities of the plain (Genesis 18:27-33). When Abraham and Isaac desired to find wives for their sons, there was not a woman in the land where they lived to whom they could wish to see them married (Genesis 24:1-3). And WERE THERE MANY SAVED IN THOSE DAYS? There can be no doubt what the answer must be.

How was it with the Jews WHEN OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST WAS ON EARTH? The words of John are the best account of their spiritual condition, "He came unto His own, and His own received Him not" (John 1:11). He lived as no one born of a woman had ever lived before, a blameless, harmless, holy life. "He went about doing good" (Acts 10:38). He preached as no one ever preached before. Even the officers of his enemies confessed that, "Never man spoke like this man" (John 7:46). He did miracles to confirm His ministry, which, at first sight, we might have fancied would have convinced the most hardened. But, notwithstanding all these, THE VAST MAJORITY of the Jews refused to believe Him. Follow our Lord in all His travels in Israel. You will always find the same story. Follow Him into the city, and follow Him into the wilderness. Follow Him to Capernaum and Nazareth, and follow Him to Jerusalem. Follow Him among the Scribes and follow Him among the Pharisees. Follow Him among the Sadducees and follow Him among the Herodians. Everywhere you will arrive at the same result. They were amazed. They were silenced. They were astonished. They marvelled. But VERY FEW BECAME HIS DISCIPLES! The great majority of the nation had none of His doctrine (John 6:66), and crowned all their wickedness by putting Him to death (Matthew 27:11-50). And WERE THERE MANY SAVED in those days? There can be no doubt what the answer must be.

The sum of the whole matter is this. The Bible and those of us living at this end of the world, SPEAK VERY DIFFERENTLY about the number of the saved. According to the Bible, FEW WILL BE SAVED. According to us, "MANY". According to the Bible, few are going to heaven. According to us, few are going to hell. According to the Bible, the way is narrow and the gate is strait. According to us, salvation is an easy business. According to the Bible, MANY will be in a sad condition, and will cry in vain that, "Lord, Lord, open to us" (Matthew 25:11). According to us, few will be found at last seeking admission into heaven when it is too late.

Yet, the Bible has never been wrong. The most unlikely and impossible prophecies foretold in the Scriptures have all come true to the letter. And as in other matters, SO IT WILL BE ABOUT THE NUMBER OF THE SAVED!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67678360Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:55:33 +0000Clement AsanteSALVATION IS NOT AN EASY BUSINESS "And if the righteous scarcely be saved, WHERE SHALL THE UNGODLY AND THE SINNER APPEAR?" (1 Peter 4:18; Capital Emphasis Added) "For many are called, but FEW ARE CHOSEN." (Matthew 22:14; Capital Emphasis Added) My... "And if the righteous scarcely be saved, WHERE SHALL THE UNGODLY AND THE SINNER APPEAR?" (1 Peter 4:18; Capital Emphasis Added)

"For many are called, but FEW ARE CHOSEN." (Matthew 22:14; Capital Emphasis Added)

My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, HOW DO WE GENERALLY CONSIDER THE SOULS OF OUR RELATIVES, AND FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBOURS WHILE THEY LIVE at this end of the world? Consider just how this question can be answered. If Christ does not return in our generation, we know that every one of us is going to die, and after death there is going to be a judgement (Hebrews 9:27). We know that we have souls to save or to lose. But do we consider how our end is likely to be? Do we ever consider we are in danger of eternal death in hell? There is nothing whatever to show that we think so. We eat and drink together. We laugh, and talk, and walk, and work together. We scarcely or never speak to one another of God and of eternity, of heaven and of hell. I am asking you, as in the sight of God, is it not so? Do we ever admit that anyone is wicked or ungodly at this end of the world? NEVER, hardly, whatever may be his way of life. He may be a breaker of the Sabbath. He may be a neglecter of the Bible. He may be entirely without repentance and holiness. But we say often that, "It does not matter! He has a good heart at the bottom, and is not entirely a wicked man." I am asking you, as in God's sight, is it not so? And what does all this prove? It proves that we flatter ourselves that there is no great difficulty in getting to heaven. It proves most plainly that WE ARE OF THE OPINION that most people will be saved!

Again, my dear Brother or Sister in Christ, HOW DO WE GENERALLY CONSIDER THE SPIRITUAL STATE OF PEOPLE AFTER THEY ARE DEAD? Consider just how this question can be answered. We admit, if only we are not atheists, that anyone who dies will go to a place of happiness, or to a place of misery at the resurrection. But to which one of these two places do we often consider that the greater part of people will go on the day of the resurrection? I say, without any fear of contradiction, that there is, unhappily, A COMMON FASHION OF SPEAKING WELL of the condition of everyone who departs this life. It matters little, how a man behaved while he lived. He may have given no signs of repentance, or faith in Christ. He may have been ignorant of the plan of salvation set forth in the Bible. He may have shown no evidence whatever of conversion or sanctification. He may have lived and died like a creature without a soul. And yet, AS SOON AS THIS MAN IS DEAD, we say that he is "happier than he ever was in his life." We say complacently, that "he has gone to a better world." We shake our heads gravely, and say that "he has gone to heaven." We follow him to the grave without fear and without trembling, and speak of his death afterwards as "a blessed change for him." We may have hated him, and considered him a bad man while he lived. But the moment he is dead, we turn round in our opinions and say that he has gone to heaven! I HAVE NO WISH TO HURT THE FEELING OF ANYONE. I am only asking that is it not true? And what does it all prove? It supplies just one more sad proof that we believe it is an easy business to get to heaven. It proves most plainly that WE ARE OF THE OPINION that most people will be saved!

Now what solid reason can we show for these common opinions? Upon what Scripture do we build this notion, THAT SALVATION IS AN EASY BUSINESS, and that most people will be saved?

We have none. We have none at all. We have no text of Scripture which, when fairly interpreted, supports our views. We speak SMOOTH THINGS about the spiritual condition of one another, just because we don't want to admit that there is danger. We cry that "Peace, peace," (1 Thessalonians 5:3) because we want it to be so, and gladly persuade ourselves that so it is.

...]]>900endures,hope,sharing,that,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-giver-takes--67677560 The wind takes things away from us, sometimes it brings things to our doorstep. The sea waves take shells away from the shore, sometimes it brings shells to the shore. God also takes things away from us, sometimes He brings things to us. God does not take things away from us to hurt us, but to replace it with something better.

A little girl was hungry and reached for her milk bottle. Her mother knowing it was empty took it away to refill it with milk, but the child started shedding tears. She wouldn't listen to a word her mother was saying. Some things are not worth your tears. The loses we often cry over are profits in disguise. God took Joseph from Jacob, and Jacob cried for so many years. But God brought Joseph back to Jacob, this time not as a "home boy", but as a prime minister. God took the family and possessions of Job away from him, and Job lamented for so many days. But He brought them back to Job, but this time in double-folds.

When God takes a gold away from you, it is not because He wants you to lack. But because He wants to refine it and bring to you a shiny and polished gold. God's grace is sometimes like a broom that sweeps away all the dirt and waste in your life, but brings to you things you thought were missing in your life. God won't take something away without having in mind something better for you. Stop crying (Job 1:21; Romans 8:18). God loves you!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67677560Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:56:34 +0000Clement AsanteWHEN THE GIVER TAKES The wind takes things away from us, sometimes it brings things to our doorstep. The sea waves take shells away from the shore, sometimes it brings shells to the shore. God also takes things away from us, sometimes He brings things... The wind takes things away from us, sometimes it brings things to our doorstep. The sea waves take shells away from the shore, sometimes it brings shells to the shore. God also takes things away from us, sometimes He brings things to us. God does not take things away from us to hurt us, but to replace it with something better.

A little girl was hungry and reached for her milk bottle. Her mother knowing it was empty took it away to refill it with milk, but the child started shedding tears. She wouldn't listen to a word her mother was saying. Some things are not worth your tears. The loses we often cry over are profits in disguise. God took Joseph from Jacob, and Jacob cried for so many years. But God brought Joseph back to Jacob, this time not as a "home boy", but as a prime minister. God took the family and possessions of Job away from him, and Job lamented for so many days. But He brought them back to Job, but this time in double-folds.

When God takes a gold away from you, it is not because He wants you to lack. But because He wants to refine it and bring to you a shiny and polished gold. God's grace is sometimes like a broom that sweeps away all the dirt and waste in your life, but brings to you things you thought were missing in your life. God won't take something away without having in mind something better for you. Stop crying (Job 1:21; Romans 8:18). God loves you!]]>900asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-your-plan--66826905
While man is making plans for life, life also makes plans for man. Nobody knows the last goodbye, the last wish, the last sigh, the last breath, or the last deed under the sun. Many are those who made plans for the day, the month, and even the entire year. In just one moment, just an eye blink, just a flash, the gloomy side of life has made mobile men immobile and sojourners "paralyzed".

All of a sudden, flights have been reduced to the ground, all doors are shut, all borders are closed, all preachers are out of the pulpits, all schools are on vacation or virtual classes, all businesses have stopped operating, all "white weddings" postponed—everyone and virtually everything, even pets are on lockdown just before sundown (just when we could retire to our beds and ponder on pleasant moments and precious memories).

Michael Jackson, "King of Pop", was rehearsing for a tour but died few days later. Kobe Bryant, "King of Basketball", was preparing for a basketball game but died few hours later. Many of the sailors of Titanic, "King of Ships", were making merry but most died few minutes later. "Oh how the mighty are fallen" (2 Samuel 1:25, 27). Death and sickness are no respecter of persons, edifice or borders. As you make plans for life, don’t forget to make plans for your eternal life (Proverbs 19:21, cf; James 4:14, John 17:3). God loves you!

Clement Asante.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66826905Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:53:24 +0000Clement Asante(Lockdown Before Sundown) While man is making plans for life, life also makes plans for man. Nobody knows the last goodbye, the last wish, the last sigh, the last breath, or the last deed under the sun. Many are those who made plans for the day, the...
While man is making plans for life, life also makes plans for man. Nobody knows the last goodbye, the last wish, the last sigh, the last breath, or the last deed under the sun. Many are those who made plans for the day, the month, and even the entire year. In just one moment, just an eye blink, just a flash, the gloomy side of life has made mobile men immobile and sojourners "paralyzed".

All of a sudden, flights have been reduced to the ground, all doors are shut, all borders are closed, all preachers are out of the pulpits, all schools are on vacation or virtual classes, all businesses have stopped operating, all "white weddings" postponed—everyone and virtually everything, even pets are on lockdown just before sundown (just when we could retire to our beds and ponder on pleasant moments and precious memories).

Michael Jackson, "King of Pop", was rehearsing for a tour but died few days later. Kobe Bryant, "King of Basketball", was preparing for a basketball game but died few hours later. Many of the sailors of Titanic, "King of Ships", were making merry but most died few minutes later. "Oh how the mighty are fallen" (2 Samuel 1:25, 27). Death and sickness are no respecter of persons, edifice or borders. As you make plans for life, don’t forget to make plans for your eternal life (Proverbs 19:21, cf; James 4:14, John 17:3). God loves you!

Clement Asante.]]>900asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-really-happy--66826690
My dear Brother in Christ, high in position or low in position, rich or poor, master or servant, young or old, here is a question that deserves your answer at this end of the world. "Are you really happy?" You care about nothing except the things of this world. You neglect the Bible. You make a god of your business or your money. You provide for everything except the Day of Judgment. You scheme and plan about everything except eternity. Are you really happy? You know that you are not.

My dear Sister in Christ, high in position or low in position, rich or poor, master or servant, young or old, here is a question that deserves your answer at this end of the world. Are you really happy? You throw away your life in thoughtlessness. You spend hours after hours on that poor body which must soon be fed to the worms. You make an idol of dress and fashion; of excitement and pleasure; and of human praise, as if this world is all there is to contemplate. Are you really happy? You know that you are not.

My dear Brother or Sister, if you are living for yourself and this world, you are sowing misery for yourself. Stop and think, before it is too late. Awake from your vain dreams. Think of the uselessness of living a life which you will be ashamed of at the hour of God’s judgement. Open your eyes and look around the world carefully. Who has ever been really happy without God? Consider the road on which you are now travelling. Mark the footsteps of those who have gone before you. See how many have turned away from it, and have confessed that they were wrong. If you have not given your life to Christ, it is certain that you shall miss happiness in this world later in life, as well as in the world to come! Embrace Christ and be really happy now and in the future.

Clement Asante.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66826690Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:29:07 +0000Clement Asante"Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God." (Psalms 146:5) My dear Brother in Christ, high in position or low in position, rich or poor, master or servant, young or old, here is a question that deserves...
My dear Brother in Christ, high in position or low in position, rich or poor, master or servant, young or old, here is a question that deserves your answer at this end of the world. "Are you really happy?" You care about nothing except the things of this world. You neglect the Bible. You make a god of your business or your money. You provide for everything except the Day of Judgment. You scheme and plan about everything except eternity. Are you really happy? You know that you are not.

My dear Sister in Christ, high in position or low in position, rich or poor, master or servant, young or old, here is a question that deserves your answer at this end of the world. Are you really happy? You throw away your life in thoughtlessness. You spend hours after hours on that poor body which must soon be fed to the worms. You make an idol of dress and fashion; of excitement and pleasure; and of human praise, as if this world is all there is to contemplate. Are you really happy? You know that you are not.

My dear Brother or Sister, if you are living for yourself and this world, you are sowing misery for yourself. Stop and think, before it is too late. Awake from your vain dreams. Think of the uselessness of living a life which you will be ashamed of at the hour of God’s judgement. Open your eyes and look around the world carefully. Who has ever been really happy without God? Consider the road on which you are now travelling. Mark the footsteps of those who have gone before you. See how many have turned away from it, and have confessed that they were wrong. If you have not given your life to Christ, it is certain that you shall miss happiness in this world later in life, as well as in the world to come! Embrace Christ and be really happy now and in the future.

Clement Asante.]]>900asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-a-difference--66826426
"The apostle's words of exhortation to the Corinthian church are applicable to all time and are especially adapted for our day. By idolatry he meant not only the worship of idols, but self-serving, love of ease, the gratification of appetite and passion. A mere profession of faith in Christ, a boastful knowledge of the truth, does not make a man a Christian. A religion that seeks only to gratify the eye, the ear, and the taste, or that sanctions self-indulgence, is not the religion of Christ." {AA 317.1} For God will bring all our deeds into judgement. Brethren, life is too short for us to play around as if we have nothing ahead of us, let us not be blinded by the riches, fame and the beautiful vain things of this mundane world ,rather we should stand firm for the Lord, though the heavens may fall, for this is the greatest want of the world. In conclusion, dear brethren, please dare to be different from the world and the Lord will richly bless you.

Clement Asante.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66826426Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:05:06 +0000Clement AsanteThe will of God for our lives is that we live exemplary lives that others can imitate, and as a result give thanks to God. What is the essence of bearing Christ's name and behaving like the devil? Have you forgotten that there is a controversy between...
"The apostle's words of exhortation to the Corinthian church are applicable to all time and are especially adapted for our day. By idolatry he meant not only the worship of idols, but self-serving, love of ease, the gratification of appetite and passion. A mere profession of faith in Christ, a boastful knowledge of the truth, does not make a man a Christian. A religion that seeks only to gratify the eye, the ear, and the taste, or that sanctions self-indulgence, is not the religion of Christ." {AA 317.1} For God will bring all our deeds into judgement. Brethren, life is too short for us to play around as if we have nothing ahead of us, let us not be blinded by the riches, fame and the beautiful vain things of this mundane world ,rather we should stand firm for the Lord, though the heavens may fall, for this is the greatest want of the world. In conclusion, dear brethren, please dare to be different from the world and the Lord will richly bless you.

Clement Asante.]]>900asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forget-about-the-past--66826306
You become what you meditate upon; that is why as a child of God you should be mindful of what you allow into your mind. When you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Personal Saviour, you become a new creation; you are born anew into the family of God. All the old things in your life are passed away: your old nature of sin is passed away. If you were a thief, liar, prostitute, fornicator, adulterer etc., they are all passed away. God has now opened a new chapter in your life. All things are now new in your life: you now have a new nature of righteousness, holiness, eternal life, peace, and prosperity. Meditate on your new nature and the inheritance you have in Christ and your life will be full of glory and peace. Hallelujah.
Clement Asante.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66826306Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:38:42 +0000Clement Asante"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17, KJV). You become what you meditate upon; that is why as a child of God you should be mindful of what you...
You become what you meditate upon; that is why as a child of God you should be mindful of what you allow into your mind. When you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Personal Saviour, you become a new creation; you are born anew into the family of God. All the old things in your life are passed away: your old nature of sin is passed away. If you were a thief, liar, prostitute, fornicator, adulterer etc., they are all passed away. God has now opened a new chapter in your life. All things are now new in your life: you now have a new nature of righteousness, holiness, eternal life, peace, and prosperity. Meditate on your new nature and the inheritance you have in Christ and your life will be full of glory and peace. Hallelujah.
Clement Asante.]]>900asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/study-the-bible-for-yourself--66826066 We should beware of supposing that a particular pastor is to be trusted with all our heart. Even though he may preach a great deal of truth, he may still hold on to some unsound views. Such a pastor is precisely the man to do us harm. Poison is always most dangerous when it is given in small doses and mixed with wholesome food.

Let us beware of being taken in by the apparent earnestness of many of the pastors and upholders of false doctrine at this end of the world. We should remember that zeal and sincerity and fervor are no proof whatever that a particular pastor is working for Christ, and ought to believed. There is no doubt that Peter was very earnest when he asked our Lord Jesus not to go to the Cross; yet our Lord said to him, ‘Get thee behind Me, Satan.’ There is no doubt that Saul was extremely earnest when he went to and fro persecuting Christians; yet he did it ignorantly, and his zeal was not according to knowledge. It is an awful and frightening fact that, ‘Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light’ (2 Corinthians 11:14). Of all the delusions common in these evil last days, there is none greater than the common notion that ‘if a man is earnest about his religion l, then he must be a good man!’ Let us beware of being carried away by this delusion. Let us beware of being led astray by ‘earnest - minded men!’ Earnestness is in itself an excellent thing; but it must be earnestness in behalf of Christ and His WHOLE TRUTH, or else it is worth nothing at all.

Several things combine to make false doctrines in these end times especially dangerous. There is an undeniable zeal in some of the teachers of error: their ‘earnestness’ makes many of us think they must be right and ought to be believed. Many of those who teach very false and deadly doctrines have a great appearance of learning and Biblical knowledge. As a result, many of us fancy that such clever and intellectual men and women must surely be safe guides. There is a general freedom of thought and freedom of inquiry in these last days. Many of us like to prove our independence of judgment, by believing false doctrines. Majority of us have the widespread desire to appear charitable and liberal-minded. Many of us feel ashamed to pointedly tell those who teach doctrines that are contrary to the Bible that they are grossly wrong and mistaken.

There is a great quantity of half-truths taught by false teachers in our world today. Most of the false teachers in this day are continuously using Scriptural terms and phrases in an unscriptural manner. There is an intense craving in the minds of most people for a more ceremonial, sensational and showy church services. Most of us do not like the inward, invisible heart work that God requires us to do. We have the silly readiness to believe any supposedly called man or woman of God who talks cleverly, lovingly, and earnestly, and we tend to forget that Satan is often ‘transformed into an angel of light’ (2 Corinthians 11:14).

There is a wide-spread ‘readiness to be deceived’ among those of us that claim to be Christians. Any heretic who tells us his or her story plausibly is sure to be believed, and sadly enough, anyone who doubts him or her is called a persecutor and a narrow-minded person. All these things are clear signs and indicators of the last days in which we live. Can those of us who are very observant deny them? They make it more than ever needful for me to cry aloud to all of you reading this short article that, ‘Be not carried about by divers and strange doctrines'

Any of us may have a pastor who is a man of God indeed, and worthy of all honor for his preaching and practice; but do not make a God of him. Do not uphold his words as if they were of a higher authority than the Scriptures. Do not spoil him by flattery. Do not let him suppose he can make no mistakes. Do not lean your whole weight on his opinion, or you may find to your eternal cost that he can err. It is written of Joash, King of Judah, that he ‘did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada the priest’ (2 Chronicles 24:2). Jehoiada died, and then died the obedience of Joash.

Just so your pastor may die, and then your Christianity may die too. Just so your pastor may change, and your Christianity may change. Just so your beloved pastor may cease to trust in God and you may cease to trust in God too. Oh, my dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we should not be content with a Christianity that is built upon man! Let none of us be satisfied with saying, ‘I have hope, because my own pastor has told me such and such things.’ Everyone should seek to be able to say, ‘I have hope, because I find it thus and thus written in the WORD OF GOD.’ If our peace is to be solid, each and everyone of us must go by himself or herself to the fountain of all truth. If our comforts are to be lasting, we must visit the well of life by ourselves and draw fresh water for our own souls. Our pastors may depart from the faith and abandon Christianity altogether. The visible Church may be disintegrated by persecution. But any of us who has the WORD OF GOD written in his or her heart, has a foundation below his or her feet which will never fail him or her. We should honor our pastors as faithful ambassadors and representatives of Christ. We should esteem them very highly in love for the sake of their work. But we should NEVER FORGET that infallibility is not to be found in our pastors, but in the Bible.

Does anyone ask me, What is the best safeguard against the various false doctrines in these dangerous last days? - I answer in only three words, ‘THE HOLY BIBLE. The Holy Bible regularly read, the Holy Bible regularly prayed over, the Holy Bible regularly studied, is the best guard and weapon against being deceived by the teachers of error. We must go back to the old prescription of Jesus, our Saviour: ‘SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES' (John 5:39). If we want a weapon to wield against the devices of Satan, there is nothing like ‘the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.’ But to wield it successfully, we must read it habitually, diligently, intelligently, and prayerfully. This is a point on which, I fear, many of us who are Christians fail. In this age of hurry and bustle and intense business activities, few of us read our Bibles as much as we should. Perhaps we read more of other worldly books, yet less of the only one BOOK which makes us 'wise unto salvation'. Teachers of error could never have made such havoc on many if there had not been a most superficial knowledge of the Scriptures throughout the entire world. Let me conclude by saying that the strength of the church is dependent on members who passionately study their Bibles for themselves.

Clement Asante.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66826066Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:13:37 +0000Clement Asante📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖 We should beware of supposing that a particular pastor is to be trusted with all our heart. Even though he may preach a great deal of truth, he may still hold on to some unsound views. Such a pastor is precisely the man to do us harm.... We should beware of supposing that a particular pastor is to be trusted with all our heart. Even though he may preach a great deal of truth, he may still hold on to some unsound views. Such a pastor is precisely the man to do us harm. Poison is always most dangerous when it is given in small doses and mixed with wholesome food.

Let us beware of being taken in by the apparent earnestness of many of the pastors and upholders of false doctrine at this end of the world. We should remember that zeal and sincerity and fervor are no proof whatever that a particular pastor is working for Christ, and ought to believed. There is no doubt that Peter was very earnest when he asked our Lord Jesus not to go to the Cross; yet our Lord said to him, ‘Get thee behind Me, Satan.’ There is no doubt that Saul was extremely earnest when he went to and fro persecuting Christians; yet he did it ignorantly, and his zeal was not according to knowledge. It is an awful and frightening fact that, ‘Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light’ (2 Corinthians 11:14). Of all the delusions common in these evil last days, there is none greater than the common notion that ‘if a man is earnest about his religion l, then he must be a good man!’ Let us beware of being carried away by this delusion. Let us beware of being led astray by ‘earnest - minded men!’ Earnestness is in itself an excellent thing; but it must be earnestness in behalf of Christ and His WHOLE TRUTH, or else it is worth nothing at all.

Several things combine to make false doctrines in these end times especially dangerous. There is an undeniable zeal in some of the teachers of error: their ‘earnestness’ makes many of us think they must be right and ought to be believed. Many of those who teach very false and deadly doctrines have a great appearance of learning and Biblical knowledge. As a result, many of us fancy that such clever and intellectual men and women must surely be safe guides. There is a general freedom of thought and freedom of inquiry in these last days. Many of us like to prove our independence of judgment, by believing false doctrines. Majority of us have the widespread desire to appear charitable and liberal-minded. Many of us feel ashamed to pointedly tell those who teach doctrines that are contrary to the Bible that they are grossly wrong and mistaken.

There is a great quantity of half-truths taught by false teachers in our world today. Most of the false teachers in this day are continuously using Scriptural terms and phrases in an unscriptural manner. There is an intense craving in the minds of most people for a more ceremonial, sensational and showy church services. Most of us do not like the inward, invisible heart work that God requires us to do. We have the silly readiness to believe any supposedly called man or woman of God who talks cleverly, lovingly, and earnestly, and we tend to forget that Satan is often ‘transformed into an angel of light’ (2 Corinthians 11:14).

There is a wide-spread ‘readiness to be deceived’ among those of us that claim to be Christians. Any heretic who tells us his or her story plausibly is sure to be believed, and sadly enough, anyone who doubts him or her is called a persecutor and a narrow-minded person. All these things are clear signs and indicators of the last days in which we live. Can those of us who are very observant deny them? They make it more than ever needful for me to cry aloud to all of you reading this short article that, ‘Be not carried about by divers and strange doctrines'

Any of us may have a pastor who is a man of God indeed, and worthy of all honor for his preaching and practice; but do not make a God of him. Do not uphold his words as if they were of a higher authority than the Scriptures. Do not spoil him by flattery. Do not let him suppose he can make no mistakes. Do not lean your whole weight on his opinion, or you may find to...]]>900asante,clement,daily,podcast,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-life-a-new-heart--65345997 One of the most effulgent Bible characters in the New Testament is the apostle Paul. After experiencing the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, he became zealous for the Master's work. His only passion and joy in life was to bring others also to the Saviour he has found. The actuating principle of His life was to declare the goodness of God and the transforming grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. His ardor in the kingdom business was always inflamed with the memory of what Christ has done for him.

Yes indeed, Paul had a very bad record. His past was stained with cruelty and murder and his life was blemished with a lot of moral defects. The taste of the sins, the worldly honour and the fame he was enjoying could have led him to be comfortable in his abode. But his encounter with Christ transformed Him. He knew well of the past shortcomings which could have silenced his voice in the holy records and impede his spiritual growth. There were many things in Paul’s life that could have triggered mockery and contempt from his contemporaries in line of his new faith.

But glory be to the transformative grace of God, grace that pardons all our sins and takes care of all our guilt. Grace that is able to give us a new life after Christ has made us whole. This grace always searches for us; and while we were yet sinners the love of God (Christ) was given for us. Like Paul, we did not seek for it but it was sent in search for us. On that Damascus road, the Light of the world illuminated the mind and heart of Paul and transformed him. In his transformation, Paul understood how to respond to God’s grace. This is done by forsaking the former things, counting them as garbage and loss and embracing the new heart that is profitable in the new life.

The experience of Paul should be an epitome for all Christians. The grace of God has found us in the streets, the bars, the shrines, the cultic and psychic centers. As we were engaging in the adultery, fornication, uncleanliness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, jealousies, envy, murder, drunkenness, revelries and the likes, the still small voice called us into a new life. "Come to me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" was the offer from Christ. As we have accepted to live this new life, the things of the past that are not in conformity with the faith of Christ should be shunned.

Unfortunately, there are many who call themselves Christians (accepting the new life) but still possesses the old heart. They are not privy to the Master’s command; "go and sin no more". Though they have accepted Christ, they have not fully surrendered to Him. They profess to be in Christ but still cling to their old life, the former things have not become former. Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard his spot? OH YES!, if so, then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. You have accepted Christ; you have become a new creature; you need to have a change of heart; Yes, the old heart (lifestyle) should give room for the new. You need to do so, but not in your own might. Give your will to Christ for His assurance to you is that "a new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh."

(2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 4:17; Galatians 5:19-21; Philippians 3:13-16; Matthew 11:28; John 8:11; Jeremiah 13:23; Ezekiel 36:26; Ezekiel 18:31)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65345997Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:06:20 +0000Clement AsanteA NEW LIFE, A NEW HEART One of the most effulgent Bible characters in the New Testament is the apostle Paul. After experiencing the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, he became zealous for the Master's work. His only passion and joy in life was to... One of the most effulgent Bible characters in the New Testament is the apostle Paul. After experiencing the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, he became zealous for the Master's work. His only passion and joy in life was to bring others also to the Saviour he has found. The actuating principle of His life was to declare the goodness of God and the transforming grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. His ardor in the kingdom business was always inflamed with the memory of what Christ has done for him.

Yes indeed, Paul had a very bad record. His past was stained with cruelty and murder and his life was blemished with a lot of moral defects. The taste of the sins, the worldly honour and the fame he was enjoying could have led him to be comfortable in his abode. But his encounter with Christ transformed Him. He knew well of the past shortcomings which could have silenced his voice in the holy records and impede his spiritual growth. There were many things in Paul’s life that could have triggered mockery and contempt from his contemporaries in line of his new faith.

But glory be to the transformative grace of God, grace that pardons all our sins and takes care of all our guilt. Grace that is able to give us a new life after Christ has made us whole. This grace always searches for us; and while we were yet sinners the love of God (Christ) was given for us. Like Paul, we did not seek for it but it was sent in search for us. On that Damascus road, the Light of the world illuminated the mind and heart of Paul and transformed him. In his transformation, Paul understood how to respond to God’s grace. This is done by forsaking the former things, counting them as garbage and loss and embracing the new heart that is profitable in the new life.

The experience of Paul should be an epitome for all Christians. The grace of God has found us in the streets, the bars, the shrines, the cultic and psychic centers. As we were engaging in the adultery, fornication, uncleanliness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, jealousies, envy, murder, drunkenness, revelries and the likes, the still small voice called us into a new life. "Come to me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" was the offer from Christ. As we have accepted to live this new life, the things of the past that are not in conformity with the faith of Christ should be shunned.

Unfortunately, there are many who call themselves Christians (accepting the new life) but still possesses the old heart. They are not privy to the Master’s command; "go and sin no more". Though they have accepted Christ, they have not fully surrendered to Him. They profess to be in Christ but still cling to their old life, the former things have not become former. Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard his spot? OH YES!, if so, then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. You have accepted Christ; you have become a new creature; you need to have a change of heart; Yes, the old heart (lifestyle) should give room for the new. You need to do so, but not in your own might. Give your will to Christ for His assurance to you is that "a new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh."

(2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 4:17; Galatians 5:19-21; Philippians 3:13-16; Matthew 11:28; John 8:11; Jeremiah 13:23; Ezekiel 36:26; Ezekiel 18:31)]]>900a,and,asante,clement,follow,get,heart,life,new,on,podcast,will,youfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/never-give-up-on-the-race--64437781
"These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee" (John 17:1; KJV).Even at the point of His death, Jesus never gave up. When even the religious leaders asked Him to save Himself if He was the Christ, that did not prevent Him from going forward with His mission of dying for the race of Adam. Our Saviour never gave up despite all that He had to go through for you and I. Because of His death for us, we have assurance of eternal life in a world made new.

Matthew 5:12), the Lord wants us to also press on in Him without giving up. Like Zaccheaus who left nothing undone to see the Saviour (Luke 19:1-10), the Lord wants to pursue Him with all our hearts.

It doesn't matter your past life or current situation, the Lord wants you to approach Him. Even as Christ gave us an example in perseverance even up to the cross, He expects us not to lose hope, but continue to trust in Him. If we cling to Him with an open heart like the woman with the issue of blood or express a desire to see Him just as He is like Zaccheaus, He will abundantly receive us and bless us.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64437781Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:24:26 +0000Clement AsanteNever Give Up On the Race "These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee" (John 17:1; KJV).Even at the point of His death, Jesus never gave up. When...
"These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee" (John 17:1; KJV).Even at the point of His death, Jesus never gave up. When even the religious leaders asked Him to save Himself if He was the Christ, that did not prevent Him from going forward with His mission of dying for the race of Adam. Our Saviour never gave up despite all that He had to go through for you and I. Because of His death for us, we have assurance of eternal life in a world made new.

Matthew 5:12), the Lord wants us to also press on in Him without giving up. Like Zaccheaus who left nothing undone to see the Saviour (Luke 19:1-10), the Lord wants to pursue Him with all our hearts.

It doesn't matter your past life or current situation, the Lord wants you to approach Him. Even as Christ gave us an example in perseverance even up to the cross, He expects us not to lose hope, but continue to trust in Him. If we cling to Him with an open heart like the woman with the issue of blood or express a desire to see Him just as He is like Zaccheaus, He will abundantly receive us and bless us.]]>900give,never,upfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/having-faith-in-god--64437534
The first chapter of the book of Job tells us how Job was a faithful man of God. God blessed him with seven sons, servants and much wealth. Satan challenged God that the protection and riches He has given Job was the reason for his unswerving commitment to Him. And so God gave the devil the chance to test Job to the highest point. Despite all the negative things the devil brought in the life of Job, Job remained steadfast and victorious in the end (Job 1 -2)

As followers of Christ, the devil will bring a lot of misfortune in our lives just to test our faith in God. And this is where we have to stand strong and prove to Satan and the entire world that we are true children of God. In times of our extreme troubles, people may suggest various solutions to our problems, even including possible solutions that contradict the clear words of Scripture.

It is important for us to learn that as Christians, we need to be firm in our principles no matter our situation in life. The Lord has promised never to forsake or leave us (1 Samuel 12:22; Matthew 28:20). He has promised that He will hear us when we pray unto Him (John 14:13-14).

Beloved, whatever the problem or difficulty we encounter, our God knows, He sees and has a better solution for us if only we can trust in Him and wait for His own timing. Even as God finally answered the prayers of Job, He continues to answer the prayers of His faithful children who trust in Him and wait for Him. It is in our waiting on Him through prayers and a reflection of the Scriptures that He perfects our characters.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64437534Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:00:39 +0000Clement AsanteHaving Faith in God. The first chapter of the book of Job tells us how Job was a faithful man of God. God blessed him with seven sons, servants and much wealth. Satan challenged God that the protection and riches He has given Job was the reason for...
The first chapter of the book of Job tells us how Job was a faithful man of God. God blessed him with seven sons, servants and much wealth. Satan challenged God that the protection and riches He has given Job was the reason for his unswerving commitment to Him. And so God gave the devil the chance to test Job to the highest point. Despite all the negative things the devil brought in the life of Job, Job remained steadfast and victorious in the end (Job 1 -2)

As followers of Christ, the devil will bring a lot of misfortune in our lives just to test our faith in God. And this is where we have to stand strong and prove to Satan and the entire world that we are true children of God. In times of our extreme troubles, people may suggest various solutions to our problems, even including possible solutions that contradict the clear words of Scripture.

It is important for us to learn that as Christians, we need to be firm in our principles no matter our situation in life. The Lord has promised never to forsake or leave us (1 Samuel 12:22; Matthew 28:20). He has promised that He will hear us when we pray unto Him (John 14:13-14).

Beloved, whatever the problem or difficulty we encounter, our God knows, He sees and has a better solution for us if only we can trust in Him and wait for His own timing. Even as God finally answered the prayers of Job, He continues to answer the prayers of His faithful children who trust in Him and wait for Him. It is in our waiting on Him through prayers and a reflection of the Scriptures that He perfects our characters.]]>900always,in,lord,the,trustfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/selflessness--64437392
"Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16).The story of Esther is an example of selflessness. Esther was a Jew who became the queen of Persia through God's providence. Because Mordecai who was a Jew refused to bow down to Haman, an official of the king, Haman was able to convince Ahasuerus, the king of the Persian Empire to write and seal a law that was to annihilate all the Jews in the empire by a certain date. Mordecai ensured that this perplexing news was brought before queen Esther, who was also a Jew (Esther 3 and 4)

When Esther heard the troubling news, she did not think only about herself. She thought about the welfare of the people. Esther bid Mordecai to do the following:"Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16).Esther's act of selflessness is just a miniature of the selfless nature of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Concerning Christ, we read the following:"5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." (Philippians 2:5-8)Friends, in this text is found the greatest example of selflessness. As God's children, the Lord expects us to follow the supreme example of Christ's selfless nature. Just like queen Esther, there will come periods in our life where we must be totally selfless to be able to carry forward the gospel mandate that Christ has given to us. There will come periods in our Christian walk where we will have to forgo our food to feed the hungry, forgo our clothes to clothe the naked, forgo our schedules to spend time with the sorrowing and troubled, and forgo our money so the gospel can reach the world. It is my prayer that the Lord will give us the strength to imitate the selfless nature of Christ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64437392Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:40:25 +0000Clement AsanteSelflessness "Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to...
"Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16).The story of Esther is an example of selflessness. Esther was a Jew who became the queen of Persia through God's providence. Because Mordecai who was a Jew refused to bow down to Haman, an official of the king, Haman was able to convince Ahasuerus, the king of the Persian Empire to write and seal a law that was to annihilate all the Jews in the empire by a certain date. Mordecai ensured that this perplexing news was brought before queen Esther, who was also a Jew (Esther 3 and 4)

When Esther heard the troubling news, she did not think only about herself. She thought about the welfare of the people. Esther bid Mordecai to do the following:"Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16).Esther's act of selflessness is just a miniature of the selfless nature of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Concerning Christ, we read the following:"5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." (Philippians 2:5-8)Friends, in this text is found the greatest example of selflessness. As God's children, the Lord expects us to follow the supreme example of Christ's selfless nature. Just like queen Esther, there will come periods in our life where we must be totally selfless to be able to carry forward the gospel mandate that Christ has given to us. There will come periods in our Christian walk where we will have to forgo our food to feed the hungry, forgo our clothes to clothe the naked, forgo our schedules to spend time with the sorrowing and troubled, and forgo our money so the gospel can reach the world. It is my prayer that the Lord will give us the strength to imitate the selfless nature of Christ.]]>900falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-life-is-s-too-short--64436726
(Life Is Too Short)

What if the sun never rises on you again, will you and the world be proud of the footprints you left behind? What if the one you’re fighting with dies today, won’t it be too late to reconcile? What if this time of isolation is given for you to spend quality time with your family, will you show your love? What if you’re the only survivor on earth, won’t it be too lonely? What if all media is shutdown, what will become of your life? What if the Bible is the only book on earth, would you care to read? What if church houses are shut forever, will you be God’s church? What if Christ comes tonight, where would you go?

People run to and fro to stock and restock their homes just to safeguard their life. What if there’s something more important to safeguard—eternal life? People try to stay in touch with the media and government just to discern signs of hope. What if there’s someone more important to stay in touch with—God, to discern the signs of the times. There are two days in every man’s calendar; this day (your present moments) and that day (the second advent of Christ).

Life is too short—leave your footprints in the sands of time. Life is too short—to fight over trivial matters. Life is too short—be a loving dad, mom, or child to your family. Life is too short—be kind even to strangers. Life is too short—spend more time on your Lifeline (God) than on your timeline (social media). Life is too short—use your body as a living sacrifice for God. Life is too short—prepare to meet your Saviour (Jesus Christ). God cares. God loves you! (Revelation 22:11).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64436726Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:18:13 +0000Clement AsanteWHAT IF? (Life Is Too Short) What if the sun never rises on you again, will you and the world be proud of the footprints you left behind? What if the one you’re fighting with dies today, won’t it be too late to reconcile? What if this time of...
(Life Is Too Short)

What if the sun never rises on you again, will you and the world be proud of the footprints you left behind? What if the one you’re fighting with dies today, won’t it be too late to reconcile? What if this time of isolation is given for you to spend quality time with your family, will you show your love? What if you’re the only survivor on earth, won’t it be too lonely? What if all media is shutdown, what will become of your life? What if the Bible is the only book on earth, would you care to read? What if church houses are shut forever, will you be God’s church? What if Christ comes tonight, where would you go?

People run to and fro to stock and restock their homes just to safeguard their life. What if there’s something more important to safeguard—eternal life? People try to stay in touch with the media and government just to discern signs of hope. What if there’s someone more important to stay in touch with—God, to discern the signs of the times. There are two days in every man’s calendar; this day (your present moments) and that day (the second advent of Christ).

Life is too short—leave your footprints in the sands of time. Life is too short—to fight over trivial matters. Life is too short—be a loving dad, mom, or child to your family. Life is too short—be kind even to strangers. Life is too short—spend more time on your Lifeline (God) than on your timeline (social media). Life is too short—use your body as a living sacrifice for God. Life is too short—prepare to meet your Saviour (Jesus Christ). God cares. God loves you! (Revelation 22:11).]]>900is,life,short,toofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-could-i-go--64415557
Living below this old sinful world is like journeying through a land where there is no water. Sin has ruined this world to the state that its subjects do not enjoy the very purpose of their existence. Sin has put our world in scarcity and chaos. We face the turmoil and the great consequences of sin which do not give us comfort in this world. Many are wounded daily with grief, disappointment, failure, broken heart, broken home, job struggle, sickness, death to mention but a few.

When it happens like that, the pains and grief diminish our standards to the extent that we cannot decipher between good and bad. Being in the dry land (afflictions), our souls taste for everything and anything in resemblance of water. The standards of our lives are mellowed because we see no importance of greetings to a dying person. Our moral compasses come to a standstill, and any wave of religion grabs our attention. That is when people move away from "the Power of the Gospel" to "the Gospel of Power".

Satan knowing the very nature of our world and how it has deteriorated, has set for himself many priests. Altars are being raised superficially for God but in actual sense a cathedral for the devil. Streets, churches and auditoriums are always full of professed Christians who are hooked by prosperity preaching and bizarre gimmicks. Signs and wonders and trick miracles are substituted for the presence of God’s Spirit. Unknown to many, this is Satan himself masquerading as an angel of light to sway many people to error.

But what do we see, when we are tempted and tried, afflicted and ruined, in debt or sickness, disappointed or oppressed, we turn to these so called men of God whose scheme is to lead many to the devil. Their appeals on television screens and radio waves are triggered by demonic powers and their miracles are just a showcase of their folly but yet, people turn to them because of pain and bewilderment.

Forsaking God in time of trials is the first sin and the additional one is turning to seek help from where there is no help. We are warned not to put our trust in princes (false powers), nor in the son of man (pastors, prophets, imams, psychics, occultists etc.), in whom there is no help; for we have an able God to supply all our needs. Turning to human powers instead of God is a total denial of faith. God bids us to cast all our care upon him; for He cares for us. If you are heavy laden or perplexed, Jesus offers a solemn appeal, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest". Where could we go in our difficult times? There is still a balm in Gilead? Just turn your eyes upon Jesus and all shall be well. (Psalm 146:3; 1 Peter 5:7; Matthew 11:28)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64415557Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:20:02 +0000Clement AsanteWHERE COULD I GO? Living below this old sinful world is like journeying through a land where there is no water. Sin has ruined this world to the state that its subjects do not enjoy the very purpose of their existence. Sin has put our world in...
Living below this old sinful world is like journeying through a land where there is no water. Sin has ruined this world to the state that its subjects do not enjoy the very purpose of their existence. Sin has put our world in scarcity and chaos. We face the turmoil and the great consequences of sin which do not give us comfort in this world. Many are wounded daily with grief, disappointment, failure, broken heart, broken home, job struggle, sickness, death to mention but a few.

When it happens like that, the pains and grief diminish our standards to the extent that we cannot decipher between good and bad. Being in the dry land (afflictions), our souls taste for everything and anything in resemblance of water. The standards of our lives are mellowed because we see no importance of greetings to a dying person. Our moral compasses come to a standstill, and any wave of religion grabs our attention. That is when people move away from "the Power of the Gospel" to "the Gospel of Power".

Satan knowing the very nature of our world and how it has deteriorated, has set for himself many priests. Altars are being raised superficially for God but in actual sense a cathedral for the devil. Streets, churches and auditoriums are always full of professed Christians who are hooked by prosperity preaching and bizarre gimmicks. Signs and wonders and trick miracles are substituted for the presence of God’s Spirit. Unknown to many, this is Satan himself masquerading as an angel of light to sway many people to error.

But what do we see, when we are tempted and tried, afflicted and ruined, in debt or sickness, disappointed or oppressed, we turn to these so called men of God whose scheme is to lead many to the devil. Their appeals on television screens and radio waves are triggered by demonic powers and their miracles are just a showcase of their folly but yet, people turn to them because of pain and bewilderment.

Forsaking God in time of trials is the first sin and the additional one is turning to seek help from where there is no help. We are warned not to put our trust in princes (false powers), nor in the son of man (pastors, prophets, imams, psychics, occultists etc.), in whom there is no help; for we have an able God to supply all our needs. Turning to human powers instead of God is a total denial of faith. God bids us to cast all our care upon him; for He cares for us. If you are heavy laden or perplexed, Jesus offers a solemn appeal, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest". Where could we go in our difficult times? There is still a balm in Gilead? Just turn your eyes upon Jesus and all shall be well. (Psalm 146:3; 1 Peter 5:7; Matthew 11:28)]]>900could,go,i,lord,wherefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/add-nothing-subtract-nothing--64415348
"Howbeit IN VAIN DO THEY WORSHIP ME, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men" (Mark 7:7; Emphasis Supplied).

ALL SCRIPTURE is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, three times we find this charge brought forward by our Lord against the Pharisees. "Laying aside the commandments of God, you hold the traditions of men" [Mark 7:8). "Full well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your own traditions" (Mark 7:9). "Making the Word of God of none effect through your traditions" (Mark 7:13). The first step of the Pharisees, was to add their traditions to the Scriptures, as useful supplements. The second was to give them equal authority with the Word of God. The last was to honour them above the Scripture, and to degrade Scripture from its lawful position. This was the state of things which our Lord found when he was upon earth. Practically, the traditions of man were everything, and the Word of God was nothing at all. Obedience to the traditions was highly regarded. Obedience to the Scriptures was lightly regarded.

The very same process has taken place over and over again at this end of the world. The very same consequences have continually resulted. Religious observances of man's invention have been pressed on the Christian at this end of the world; observances which to all appearances are useful, and at all events well-meant, but OBSERVANCES NOWHERE COMMANDED IN THE WORD OF GOD! These very observances have by and by been obeyed with more vigour than God's own commandments, and defended with more zeal than the authority of God's own Word. Don’t look far for examples. Extra biblical festivals such as Christmas, Easter and Halloween are some of the man-made traditions that has been brought into the church of Christ.

Beware of adding anything to the Word of God, as necessary for salvation at this end of the world. It is as good as saying that THE BIBLE is not perfect, and that you know better than God does, what is necessary for man's salvation. It is just as easy to destroy the authority of God's Word by addition as by subtraction. It is just as easy to destroy the authority of God's Word by burying it under man's inventions as by denying its truth. THE WHOLE BIBLE, and nothing but the Bible, must be your rule of faith at this end of the world. ADD NOTHING. SUBTRACT NOTHING! He that hath ears to hear, let him hear (Matthew 11:15).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64415348Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:52:37 +0000Clement AsanteADD NOTHING: SUBTRACT NOTHING "Howbeit IN VAIN DO THEY WORSHIP ME, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men" (Mark 7:7; Emphasis Supplied). ALL SCRIPTURE is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for...
"Howbeit IN VAIN DO THEY WORSHIP ME, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men" (Mark 7:7; Emphasis Supplied).

ALL SCRIPTURE is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, three times we find this charge brought forward by our Lord against the Pharisees. "Laying aside the commandments of God, you hold the traditions of men" [Mark 7:8). "Full well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your own traditions" (Mark 7:9). "Making the Word of God of none effect through your traditions" (Mark 7:13). The first step of the Pharisees, was to add their traditions to the Scriptures, as useful supplements. The second was to give them equal authority with the Word of God. The last was to honour them above the Scripture, and to degrade Scripture from its lawful position. This was the state of things which our Lord found when he was upon earth. Practically, the traditions of man were everything, and the Word of God was nothing at all. Obedience to the traditions was highly regarded. Obedience to the Scriptures was lightly regarded.

The very same process has taken place over and over again at this end of the world. The very same consequences have continually resulted. Religious observances of man's invention have been pressed on the Christian at this end of the world; observances which to all appearances are useful, and at all events well-meant, but OBSERVANCES NOWHERE COMMANDED IN THE WORD OF GOD! These very observances have by and by been obeyed with more vigour than God's own commandments, and defended with more zeal than the authority of God's own Word. Don’t look far for examples. Extra biblical festivals such as Christmas, Easter and Halloween are some of the man-made traditions that has been brought into the church of Christ.

Beware of adding anything to the Word of God, as necessary for salvation at this end of the world. It is as good as saying that THE BIBLE is not perfect, and that you know better than God does, what is necessary for man's salvation. It is just as easy to destroy the authority of God's Word by addition as by subtraction. It is just as easy to destroy the authority of God's Word by burying it under man's inventions as by denying its truth. THE WHOLE BIBLE, and nothing but the Bible, must be your rule of faith at this end of the world. ADD NOTHING. SUBTRACT NOTHING! He that hath ears to hear, let him hear (Matthew 11:15).]]>900amazing,is,so,this,wowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-me-the-bible--64414347
Times change, seasons come and go, the weather varies each day, but the Bible remains the same. The Bible is the only book that never needs to be updated, or revised. It is never obsolete or out-of-date. It speaks to every person, in every century, and in every culture. Like it's ultimate Author—Jesus Christ—the Bible "is the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever" (Hebrews 13:8; cf. John 1:1-2).

The Bible never changes, yet it is the only Book that can change our lives. "Many books can inform you, but only one Book can transform you" (Samuel Koranteng Pipim). "Why is it that some Christians, although they hear many sermons, make but slow advances in the divine life? Because they neglect their closets, and do not thoughtfully meditate on God's Word..., half our fears arise from neglect of the Bible" (Charles H. Spurgeon). "The Bible is God's voice speaking to us" (Ellen G. White).

"It is not only your body that gets hungry. Your mind gets hungry too, as does your spirit. Your body eats food. Your mind eats books while your spirit eats the Word of God. A balanced diet is not protein, carbs, and fruit and vegetables. It is food, books and Scripture" (R. Omokri). "Let us study the Bible, for if we do so, we shall find rest for our souls" (Samuel Koranteng Pipim). God loves you! (2 Timothy 2:15; cf. John 5:39; John 17:17).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64414347Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:33:16 +0000Clement Asante"GIVE ME THE BIBLE" Times change, seasons come and go, the weather varies each day, but the Bible remains the same. The Bible is the only book that never needs to be updated, or revised. It is never obsolete or out-of-date. It speaks to every person,...
Times change, seasons come and go, the weather varies each day, but the Bible remains the same. The Bible is the only book that never needs to be updated, or revised. It is never obsolete or out-of-date. It speaks to every person, in every century, and in every culture. Like it's ultimate Author—Jesus Christ—the Bible "is the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever" (Hebrews 13:8; cf. John 1:1-2).

The Bible never changes, yet it is the only Book that can change our lives. "Many books can inform you, but only one Book can transform you" (Samuel Koranteng Pipim). "Why is it that some Christians, although they hear many sermons, make but slow advances in the divine life? Because they neglect their closets, and do not thoughtfully meditate on God's Word..., half our fears arise from neglect of the Bible" (Charles H. Spurgeon). "The Bible is God's voice speaking to us" (Ellen G. White).

"It is not only your body that gets hungry. Your mind gets hungry too, as does your spirit. Your body eats food. Your mind eats books while your spirit eats the Word of God. A balanced diet is not protein, carbs, and fruit and vegetables. It is food, books and Scripture" (R. Omokri). "Let us study the Bible, for if we do so, we shall find rest for our souls" (Samuel Koranteng Pipim). God loves you! (2 Timothy 2:15; cf. John 5:39; John 17:17).]]>900asante,clement,daily,follow,for,podcast,yourfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/believe-and-live--64414096
We are called to believe in the Lord and never put our trust in human beings. The most important aspect in our walk with God is the faith we possess. It is the bedrock of our relationship with our Creator because without faith, it is impossible to please Him. Unfortunately, many of us are accustomed to succumbing to the crushing pressures of this world and for that yield to human help. When tried, tempted or afflicted, many of us being acclimatized to human support, visit the psychic, enchanters, diviners and the so called prophets, and dancing to the tune of spiritualism we lose hand of the Saviour. Many also at the beginning of our trials, instead of turning our eyes upon Jesus, we fully depend on ourselves and cling to our dogmatic nature, and when later we realize our incapabilities, there we think of the Omnipotent. These attitudes show our unbelief and lack of faith.

Things that trigger our unbelief include fear, doubt and self - reliance. But the Christian should believe that God has not given us the spirit of fear but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. When we are tempted to doubt God, we should look at nature itself and that will prove the existence of our God. His providence in our lives will be a testimony to cause us to believe in Him. God’s mercies, grace and love shown unto us will also be an outstanding rebuke to us if we still want to compare Him (God) with any other helper.

We need no other evidence before we show our total dependence and trust in God. The giving of Himself for our sins and the providence He shows us each moment should fill the vacuum of disbelief we have created in our hearts. Do you sometimes doubt the existence of God or your faith is somehow affected by your fears and challenges? Just remember what God can do; He healed all manner of diseases, cast demons out from several people, fed the five thousand with that little bread, raised the dead and comforted the broken hearted. In your own life, He has offered life for free, and air without fee. What else can’t he do for you? Just believe in Him, and you shall see the glory of God in your life. (Hebrews 11:1, 6; Matthew 14:27-31; Matthew 15:28; 1 Timothy 1:7; John 11:40)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64414096Mon, 17 Feb 2025 07:41:18 +0000Clement AsanteTo believe is to feel sure of the truth or to accept the statement of (someone) as true. In the worldly sense; to believe in something or someone does not come automatically or by chance. It is triggered by a past incident or a previous happening. The...
We are called to believe in the Lord and never put our trust in human beings. The most important aspect in our walk with God is the faith we possess. It is the bedrock of our relationship with our Creator because without faith, it is impossible to please Him. Unfortunately, many of us are accustomed to succumbing to the crushing pressures of this world and for that yield to human help. When tried, tempted or afflicted, many of us being acclimatized to human support, visit the psychic, enchanters, diviners and the so called prophets, and dancing to the tune of spiritualism we lose hand of the Saviour. Many also at the beginning of our trials, instead of turning our eyes upon Jesus, we fully depend on ourselves and cling to our dogmatic nature, and when later we realize our incapabilities, there we think of the Omnipotent. These attitudes show our unbelief and lack of faith.

Things that trigger our unbelief include fear, doubt and self - reliance. But the Christian should believe that God has not given us the spirit of fear but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. When we are tempted to doubt God, we should look at nature itself and that will prove the existence of our God. His providence in our lives will be a testimony to cause us to believe in Him. God’s mercies, grace and love shown unto us will also be an outstanding rebuke to us if we still want to compare Him (God) with any other helper.

We need no other evidence before we show our total dependence and trust in God. The giving of Himself for our sins and the providence He shows us each moment should fill the vacuum of disbelief we have created in our hearts. Do you sometimes doubt the existence of God or your faith is somehow affected by your fears and challenges? Just remember what God can do; He healed all manner of diseases, cast demons out from several people, fed the five thousand with that little bread, raised the dead and comforted the broken hearted. In your own life, He has offered life for free, and air without fee. What else can’t he do for you? Just believe in Him, and you shall see the glory of God in your life. (Hebrews 11:1, 6; Matthew 14:27-31; Matthew 15:28; 1 Timothy 1:7; John 11:40)]]>900asante,clement,podcast.falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-turn-away-your-ears--62817287
"4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

4:4 And THEY SHALL TURN AWAY THEIR EARS FROM THE TRUTH, and shall be turned unto fables."

(2 Timothy 4:3, 4)My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, send a pastor into any Church at this end of the world who shall "declare all the counsel of God" (Acts 20:27), and "keep back nothing that is profitable" (Acts 20:20). Let him be one who shall proclaim boldly justification by faith, regeneration by the Spirit (John 3:3-5), and holiness of life (Hebrews 12:14). Let him be one who shall draw the line clearly between the converted and the unconverted, and give both to sinners and to the righteous their portion (John 5:28, 29). Let him continually produce out of THE BIBLE a plain, undeniable description of the true character of the Christian (Exodus 20:1-17). Let him show that anyone who does not have that character cannot have any reasonable hope of being saved. Let him continually press that description upon the consciences of his hearers, and urge upon them repeatedly that anyone who dies without the character of Christ (Romans 12:9-21) will be lost. Let him do this, ably and affectionately, and after all, WHAT WILL THE RESULT BE? The result will be that while some few may repent and are saved, THE GREAT MAJORITY OF HIS HEARERS (Matthew 7:13, 14) will not receive and believe his doctrine (John 6:63-66). They may not oppose him openly. They may even esteem him highly, and respect him as an earnest, sincere, kind-hearted man, who wants their good. But they will not go any further. He may show them the express words of Christ and His apostles. He may quote text upon text, and passage upon passage. It will not be to any purpose. The great majority of his hearers will consider him "TOO STRICT," and "TOO CLOSE," and "TOO PARTICULAR" (Matthew 19:25). They will say among themselves that the world is not so bad as the pastor considers it to be and that people cannot be so good as the pastor wants them to be and that after all, they hope they shall all be saved at the last! I appeal to any pastor who has been any length of time in preaching the Gospel at this end of the world whether I am not saying the truth. Are not these things so?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62817287Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:40:45 +0000Clement AsanteDON'T TURN AWAY YOUR EARS "4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4:4 And THEY SHALL TURN AWAY THEIR EARS FROM THE TRUTH, and shall...
"4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

4:4 And THEY SHALL TURN AWAY THEIR EARS FROM THE TRUTH, and shall be turned unto fables."

(2 Timothy 4:3, 4)My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, send a pastor into any Church at this end of the world who shall "declare all the counsel of God" (Acts 20:27), and "keep back nothing that is profitable" (Acts 20:20). Let him be one who shall proclaim boldly justification by faith, regeneration by the Spirit (John 3:3-5), and holiness of life (Hebrews 12:14). Let him be one who shall draw the line clearly between the converted and the unconverted, and give both to sinners and to the righteous their portion (John 5:28, 29). Let him continually produce out of THE BIBLE a plain, undeniable description of the true character of the Christian (Exodus 20:1-17). Let him show that anyone who does not have that character cannot have any reasonable hope of being saved. Let him continually press that description upon the consciences of his hearers, and urge upon them repeatedly that anyone who dies without the character of Christ (Romans 12:9-21) will be lost. Let him do this, ably and affectionately, and after all, WHAT WILL THE RESULT BE? The result will be that while some few may repent and are saved, THE GREAT MAJORITY OF HIS HEARERS (Matthew 7:13, 14) will not receive and believe his doctrine (John 6:63-66). They may not oppose him openly. They may even esteem him highly, and respect him as an earnest, sincere, kind-hearted man, who wants their good. But they will not go any further. He may show them the express words of Christ and His apostles. He may quote text upon text, and passage upon passage. It will not be to any purpose. The great majority of his hearers will consider him "TOO STRICT," and "TOO CLOSE," and "TOO PARTICULAR" (Matthew 19:25). They will say among themselves that the world is not so bad as the pastor considers it to be and that people cannot be so good as the pastor wants them to be and that after all, they hope they shall all be saved at the last! I appeal to any pastor who has been any length of time in preaching the Gospel at this end of the world whether I am not saying the truth. Are not these things so?]]>900and,christ,follow,jesus,prosperfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-knows--62817130
Once upon a time, there was a man in the Land of Uz, whose name was Job. His life account as revealed in the Bible stipulates that he was a God fearing man who was upright, blameless, and shunned evil. Job was very rich and full of possessions. The Bible in Job 1:1-3 concludes that, this man was the greatest of all the people of the East.

Things were going on smoothly and as expected for Job until one day, things started turning around. He started losing everything including his flocks, herdsmen, children and all his possession. His health started failing him and at the climax of his affliction, his wife also deserted him. What nobody sought for Job was what he was experiencing. He wondered and could not comprehend. His friends and relatives could not fathom this havoc and accused him of a misdeed. Nobody knew that Job’s suffering was a direct result of the great controversy battle between Christ and Satan. The great enemy of mankind was the one who had brought up Job before the throne of God. Satan sought to destroy Job through diverse forms of affliction.

Just as Satan set out to destroy Job, so is he on our tracks today. The Bible makes it clear that the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8), and his main objective is to steal, to kill and to destroy (John 10:10). He always bombard the human race with all kinds of atrocities, chaos, misfortunes, pestilences and every evil thing that will cause distress to mankind. Like Job, when it happens this way, we ask why?, we begin to think whether the causative agent is God, ourselves, families, or even our genes. When our cries seem unhearkened, we wonder if our God knows the worries of His children. Most often, men question the existence of God when it seems that He is silent in their time of distress.

But the nature of God itself reveals that, nothing in man’s life catches Him off-guard. As an omniscient Being, the secret things belong to Him. He knows the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10). Concerning Job’s issue, God was on the wheel. He knew how the challenge will start, and the extent to which it should go. In this vein, we should know that God has not promised us with a problem free world. Living in a sin sick world, trials, tribulation, and challenges will come. This may emerge in the form of poverty, hatred, scorn, famine, natural disasters, pestilences like the Coronavirus pandemic we are experiencing or even death. But whatever may betide us, we should understand that God knows.

To the church in Smyrna, He promised; "9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. 10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life" (Revelation 2:9, 10).

Are you in a dilemma? Are you perplexed? Do you fear for the future? Do you feel like God is absent? Never worry! Oh God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow (Hebrews 13:8). He knows the beginning from the end and knows how to deliver his own from their trials (2 Peter 2:9). In your difficult times, just believe that your Redeemer lives and that He shall stand at the later day upon the earth. God cares and He knows. Keep on trusting in Him.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62817130Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:22:07 +0000Clement AsanteHE KNOWS! Once upon a time, there was a man in the Land of Uz, whose name was Job. His life account as revealed in the Bible stipulates that he was a God fearing man who was upright, blameless, and shunned evil. Job was very rich and full of...
Once upon a time, there was a man in the Land of Uz, whose name was Job. His life account as revealed in the Bible stipulates that he was a God fearing man who was upright, blameless, and shunned evil. Job was very rich and full of possessions. The Bible in Job 1:1-3 concludes that, this man was the greatest of all the people of the East.

Things were going on smoothly and as expected for Job until one day, things started turning around. He started losing everything including his flocks, herdsmen, children and all his possession. His health started failing him and at the climax of his affliction, his wife also deserted him. What nobody sought for Job was what he was experiencing. He wondered and could not comprehend. His friends and relatives could not fathom this havoc and accused him of a misdeed. Nobody knew that Job’s suffering was a direct result of the great controversy battle between Christ and Satan. The great enemy of mankind was the one who had brought up Job before the throne of God. Satan sought to destroy Job through diverse forms of affliction.

Just as Satan set out to destroy Job, so is he on our tracks today. The Bible makes it clear that the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8), and his main objective is to steal, to kill and to destroy (John 10:10). He always bombard the human race with all kinds of atrocities, chaos, misfortunes, pestilences and every evil thing that will cause distress to mankind. Like Job, when it happens this way, we ask why?, we begin to think whether the causative agent is God, ourselves, families, or even our genes. When our cries seem unhearkened, we wonder if our God knows the worries of His children. Most often, men question the existence of God when it seems that He is silent in their time of distress.

But the nature of God itself reveals that, nothing in man’s life catches Him off-guard. As an omniscient Being, the secret things belong to Him. He knows the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10). Concerning Job’s issue, God was on the wheel. He knew how the challenge will start, and the extent to which it should go. In this vein, we should know that God has not promised us with a problem free world. Living in a sin sick world, trials, tribulation, and challenges will come. This may emerge in the form of poverty, hatred, scorn, famine, natural disasters, pestilences like the Coronavirus pandemic we are experiencing or even death. But whatever may betide us, we should understand that God knows.

To the church in Smyrna, He promised; "9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. 10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life" (Revelation 2:9, 10).

Are you in a dilemma? Are you perplexed? Do you fear for the future? Do you feel like God is absent? Never worry! Oh God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow (Hebrews 13:8). He knows the beginning from the end and knows how to deliver his own from their trials (2 Peter 2:9). In your difficult times, just believe that your Redeemer lives and that He shall stand at the later day upon the earth. God cares and He knows. Keep on trusting in Him.]]>900asante,clement,follow,on,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-never-changes--62790815
("I AM WHO I AM")

People age, flowers fade, kingdoms rise and fall, governments rise to power and fall aside, wastes decay, seasons change but God forever remains the same. He is immutable and unchangeable. God is not a newborn—He neither grows up nor grows old. God Himself said; "For I am the Lord, I do not change" (Malachi 3:6). Before the world was formed He was God, after the world had been formed He was God, He is God now, and will be God for eternity.

There was never a time God did not exist, neither will there be a time He'll not exist—He is the Rock of Ages. The beauty of Eve grew old but God remained the same. The strength of Samson was lost, but God remained the same. The wisdom of Solomon wavered, but God remained the same. The King of Pop came and is gone, but the King of Kings lives forever. Alexander the Great lived and died, but the years of the Almighty God have no end. He neither faints nor grows weary. He never suffers from mood swings—God will not be kind to you today and be indifferent to you tomorrow.

He's forever faithful, trustworthy, good, and compassionate. No wonder Thomas Chisholm wrote; "Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; as thou hast been thou forever wilt be." Don't worry about what the future holds when God holds your hand. He is your Stronghold in the time of trouble. He shall comfort you and His peace shall overtake you! No matter how uncertain your life seems, what is certain is that God loves you. "God [Jesus Christ] is the same yesterday and today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8). He is always good and kind. Your happiness and exaltation is guaranteed with Him (Isaiah 40:31; James 1:17). God loves you!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62790815Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:40:47 +0000Clement AsanteHE NEVER CHANGES. ("I AM WHO I AM") People age, flowers fade, kingdoms rise and fall, governments rise to power and fall aside, wastes decay, seasons change but God forever remains the same. He is immutable and unchangeable. God is not a newborn—He...
("I AM WHO I AM")

People age, flowers fade, kingdoms rise and fall, governments rise to power and fall aside, wastes decay, seasons change but God forever remains the same. He is immutable and unchangeable. God is not a newborn—He neither grows up nor grows old. God Himself said; "For I am the Lord, I do not change" (Malachi 3:6). Before the world was formed He was God, after the world had been formed He was God, He is God now, and will be God for eternity.

There was never a time God did not exist, neither will there be a time He'll not exist—He is the Rock of Ages. The beauty of Eve grew old but God remained the same. The strength of Samson was lost, but God remained the same. The wisdom of Solomon wavered, but God remained the same. The King of Pop came and is gone, but the King of Kings lives forever. Alexander the Great lived and died, but the years of the Almighty God have no end. He neither faints nor grows weary. He never suffers from mood swings—God will not be kind to you today and be indifferent to you tomorrow.

He's forever faithful, trustworthy, good, and compassionate. No wonder Thomas Chisholm wrote; "Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; as thou hast been thou forever wilt be." Don't worry about what the future holds when God holds your hand. He is your Stronghold in the time of trouble. He shall comfort you and His peace shall overtake you! No matter how uncertain your life seems, what is certain is that God loves you. "God [Jesus Christ] is the same yesterday and today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8). He is always good and kind. Your happiness and exaltation is guaranteed with Him (Isaiah 40:31; James 1:17). God loves you!]]>900asante,clement,follow,on,podcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-salvation-your-priority--62790556
"MANY PASTORS HAVE DESTROYED MY VINEYARD, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness." (Jeremiah 12:10; Capital Emphasis Added)

"Woe be unto the PASTORS THAT DESTROY and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD." (Jeremiah 23:1; Capital Emphasis Added)

My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, the salvation of souls must be the priority of your pastor at this end of the world. I lay it down as a fact that your pastor is no true minister of Christ if he does not seek the salvation of souls at this end of the world. Don't tell me of your pastor's ordination! All may have been done correctly! All may have been done according to rule! He may wear a black suit, and be called a "REVEREND" man or a "MAN OF GOD." But if the salvation of souls is not his grand interest, if the salvation of souls is not his ruling passion, if the salvation of souls is not the absorbing thought of his heart, your pastor is no true minister of the Gospel (Matthew 7:15). He is a hireling. He is not a shepherd (John 10:12, 13). The members of your Church may have called him, but he is not called by the Holy Spirit. Bishops may have ordained him, but he is not ordained by Christ!

For what purpose do you suppose that your pastor has been ordained? Is it merely to wear his ecclesiastical attire? Is it merely to read the Bible and preach a certain number of sermons at Church? Is it merely to administer the Communion, and officiate at weddings and funerals? Is it merely to be in a respectable profession and get a handsome salary? NO! He is sent forth for other ends than these. He is sent forth to turn people from darkness to light (Matthew 4:16), and from the power of Satan unto God (Acts 26:18). He is sent forth to persuade people to flee from the wrath to come (Matthew 3:7). He is sent forth to draw people from the service of the world to the service of God (Matthew 6:24). He is sent forth to awaken the sleeping (Ephesians 5:14). He is sent forth to arouse the careless — and to "by all means save some" (1 Corinthians 9:22).

All is not done when your pastor conducts regular Church services and persuades people to attend them. All is not done, when your pastor fills the Church and people takes their Communion. There must show the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22, 23) among the members of your Church. There must be an evident hatred for sin. There must be a lively faith in Christ. There must be a decided change of heart (Ezekiel 36:26). There must be a separation from the world (2 Corinthians 6:14-17). There must be a holy walk with God. There must be souls saved! Your pastor is an impostor, a blind leader of the blind (Matthew 15:12-14), if he rests satisfied with anything less than the salvation of your soul at this end of the world!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62790556Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:20:03 +0000Clement AsanteMAKE SALVATION YOUR PRIORITY. "MANY PASTORS HAVE DESTROYED MY VINEYARD, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness." (Jeremiah 12:10; Capital Emphasis Added) "Woe be unto the PASTORS THAT...
"MANY PASTORS HAVE DESTROYED MY VINEYARD, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness." (Jeremiah 12:10; Capital Emphasis Added)

"Woe be unto the PASTORS THAT DESTROY and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD." (Jeremiah 23:1; Capital Emphasis Added)

My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, the salvation of souls must be the priority of your pastor at this end of the world. I lay it down as a fact that your pastor is no true minister of Christ if he does not seek the salvation of souls at this end of the world. Don't tell me of your pastor's ordination! All may have been done correctly! All may have been done according to rule! He may wear a black suit, and be called a "REVEREND" man or a "MAN OF GOD." But if the salvation of souls is not his grand interest, if the salvation of souls is not his ruling passion, if the salvation of souls is not the absorbing thought of his heart, your pastor is no true minister of the Gospel (Matthew 7:15). He is a hireling. He is not a shepherd (John 10:12, 13). The members of your Church may have called him, but he is not called by the Holy Spirit. Bishops may have ordained him, but he is not ordained by Christ!

For what purpose do you suppose that your pastor has been ordained? Is it merely to wear his ecclesiastical attire? Is it merely to read the Bible and preach a certain number of sermons at Church? Is it merely to administer the Communion, and officiate at weddings and funerals? Is it merely to be in a respectable profession and get a handsome salary? NO! He is sent forth for other ends than these. He is sent forth to turn people from darkness to light (Matthew 4:16), and from the power of Satan unto God (Acts 26:18). He is sent forth to persuade people to flee from the wrath to come (Matthew 3:7). He is sent forth to draw people from the service of the world to the service of God (Matthew 6:24). He is sent forth to awaken the sleeping (Ephesians 5:14). He is sent forth to arouse the careless — and to "by all means save some" (1 Corinthians 9:22).

All is not done when your pastor conducts regular Church services and persuades people to attend them. All is not done, when your pastor fills the Church and people takes their Communion. There must show the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22, 23) among the members of your Church. There must be an evident hatred for sin. There must be a lively faith in Christ. There must be a decided change of heart (Ezekiel 36:26). There must be a separation from the world (2 Corinthians 6:14-17). There must be a holy walk with God. There must be souls saved! Your pastor is an impostor, a blind leader of the blind (Matthew 15:12-14), if he rests satisfied with anything less than the salvation of your soul at this end of the world!]]>900asante,clement,follow,on,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mind-your-words--62790342
"Let no one despise your youth, but BE AN EXAMPLE to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity." (1 Timothy 4:12; Capital Emphasis Added)"12:36 But I say to you that for EVERY IDLE WORD men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.

12:37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."

(Matthew 12:36, 37; Capital Emphasis Added)My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, a popular pastor in a town was once sent for by a man at the hour of his death. On entering the room, he saw one whose face he did not recognize. "You do not remember me," said the dying man. The pastor confessed that he did not. "Well," said the man, "I heard of you as a famous preacher some years ago, and I resolved to go to your church and judge for myself. I went, and was exceedingly struck by your sermon. It produced a powerful effect upon my conscience. I never rested until I got an opportunity of being in your company. I desired to have some communion with one whose sermon had so much impressed me. I met you at a house where many others were assembled, and hoped to have derived some good from your company. But, to my surprise, you hardly ever spoke of God, or Christ, or the Bible, or the soul, or eternal things, all the night long. YOU TOLD STORIES. YOU JOKED. YOU LAUGHED. You were courteous. You were friendly. But you were not like the pastor I had heard. I went away convinced that you did not believe what you preached, and that Christianity was all a delusion. I shook off my feelings. I hardened my conscience. I went back to the world. And now I have sent for you to say, that I have lost my soul!"

Our Lord Jesus plainly tells us that "for every idle word men speak they shall give account in the day of judgment" and that "by our words we shall be justified, and by our words we shall be condemned" (Matthew 12:36). By conversation and speech, sin first came into the world. It began by the passage of words between Satan and Eve (Genesis 3:1-7). In your WORDS, as well as in your ACTS, be an example at this end of the world!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62790342Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000Clement AsanteMIND YOUR WORDS "Let no one despise your youth, but BE AN EXAMPLE to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity." (1 Timothy 4:12; Capital Emphasis Added)"12:36 But I say to you that for EVERY IDLE WORD men may speak,...
"Let no one despise your youth, but BE AN EXAMPLE to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity." (1 Timothy 4:12; Capital Emphasis Added)"12:36 But I say to you that for EVERY IDLE WORD men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.

12:37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."

(Matthew 12:36, 37; Capital Emphasis Added)My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, a popular pastor in a town was once sent for by a man at the hour of his death. On entering the room, he saw one whose face he did not recognize. "You do not remember me," said the dying man. The pastor confessed that he did not. "Well," said the man, "I heard of you as a famous preacher some years ago, and I resolved to go to your church and judge for myself. I went, and was exceedingly struck by your sermon. It produced a powerful effect upon my conscience. I never rested until I got an opportunity of being in your company. I desired to have some communion with one whose sermon had so much impressed me. I met you at a house where many others were assembled, and hoped to have derived some good from your company. But, to my surprise, you hardly ever spoke of God, or Christ, or the Bible, or the soul, or eternal things, all the night long. YOU TOLD STORIES. YOU JOKED. YOU LAUGHED. You were courteous. You were friendly. But you were not like the pastor I had heard. I went away convinced that you did not believe what you preached, and that Christianity was all a delusion. I shook off my feelings. I hardened my conscience. I went back to the world. And now I have sent for you to say, that I have lost my soul!"

Our Lord Jesus plainly tells us that "for every idle word men speak they shall give account in the day of judgment" and that "by our words we shall be justified, and by our words we shall be condemned" (Matthew 12:36). By conversation and speech, sin first came into the world. It began by the passage of words between Satan and Eve (Genesis 3:1-7). In your WORDS, as well as in your ACTS, be an example at this end of the world!]]>900asante,clement,follow,on,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/note-the-signs-of-the-times--62790133
"22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,

22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.

22:4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.

22:5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

22:6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.

22:7 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

22:8 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.

22:9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.

22:10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.

22:11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:

22:12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And HE WAS SPEECHLESS."

(Matthew 22:2-12; Capital Emphasis Added)My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, we are nearing the end of the world. The decisions of eternity are upon us. Jesus stands at the door (Revelation 3:20). The second coming of Christ is no longer in the dim and distant future. It is, to every one of us who studies carefully the pages of HISTORY and PROPHECY, a clear reality which even now is throwing the beams of its approaching glory and the light of its consuming fires upon a SLEEPING WORLD. The second coming of Christ has many signs to warn us of its approach; yet it will come SUDDENLY and UNEXPECTEDLY to many people living at this end of the world (Luke 21:35). How surprised will multitudes of people awake in their unprepared condition, as the terrible reality of the second coming of Christ bursts open upon them. It will be so different from what they expected! It will be so contrary to all their plans! It will be so different from all that they had hoped for or believed! What astonishment, what amazement, what terror, will seize them! At once they will find themselves in the unrelaxing grasp of eternity. Its irrevocable decisions would be upon them, and they would find themselves AMONG THE LOST! Many people, in the agony of their hopelessness, will ask themselves the question, "Why have I been caught in this UNPREPARED CONDITION?"

My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, should Christ ask YOU on that day why you have not made preparation for His second coming, what answer would you give? What excuse would you render?

If you should tell Christ on that day that, "Lord, this day of all days, this day which forever ends all human history, this decisive day for all the human race, SHOULD HAVE BEEN CLEARLY REVEALED IN THE SCRIPTURES" Christ will answer you that it was thus clearly revealed in the Scriptures. Christ will tell you that From Genesis to Revelation, the Scriptures were full of it and that that solemn moment which should close probation and bring its terrible punishment to the ungodly, and its glorious reward to the righteous, was everywhere kept in view, with warnings and exhortations to everyone to PREPARE for its solemn scenes. Bibles were in your hands, and WHY DID YOU NOT READ THEM FOR YOURSELF? Would you not thus stand speechless and condemned?

If you should say to Christ on that day that SIGNS SHOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN to warn you of so terrible an event, some strange natural occurrences should have occurred to mark the approach of the end of the world, Christ would answer you that such signs were given. Christ would tell you that the sun was darkened, the moon withdrew her brightness, the stars fell from heaven (Matthew 24:29), and strange sights appeared above, and strange convulsions were felt below and that before probation closed, you could have escaped the coming wrath, the whole world was full of Bibles containing these predictions, and full of histories recording their fulfillment. DID YOU TAKE THE TROUBLE TO COMPARE THE TWO? Again would you not stand speechless and condemned?

If you should tell Christ on that day that THE MORAL AND THE POLITICAL CONDITION OF THE WORLD, which was to indicate that we are in the last days, should have been clearly described in the Scriptures, Christ would answer you that it was so described. Christ would answer you that it was declared in the Word of God that iniquity would abound (Mathew 24:12), that evil men and seducers would wax worse and worse (2 Timothy 3:13), that the nations would be angry (Revelation 11:18), that there would be wars and rumours of wars (Matthew 24:6), and that there would be distress of nations, with perplexity (Luke 21:25). Christ would say to you that even during the days that you lived, every newspaper was filled with a record of these things, and all the countries were startled at the fearful spectacle which the world presented. DID YOU NOT SEE IT? Why did you not clearly understand its meaning? Again, would you not stand speechless and condemned?

If you should tell Christ on that day that THE HISTORY AND COURSE OF NATIONS, in consecutive order, down to the end of the world, SHOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN, so that the world might know when the last nations were on the stage of action, at the end of whose history the kingdom of God should be set up, Christ would tell you that such information was given in the prophetic word. Christ would tell you that right from the time of ancient Babylon, the kingdoms of this world were delineated in an orderly manner until the time that Michael was to stand up for the deliverance of His people (Daniel 2:1-49; Daniel 12:1). Christ will tell you that you saw the last kingdoms of the world in a condition such that even human foresight scarcely failed to recognize the very day of their dissolution (Daniel 2:24-45). DID YOU TAKE THE TROUBLE TO ASK ABOUT WHAT WAS TO FOLLOW? Again, would you not stand without an answer and without an excuse?

If you should tell Christ on that day that MESSENGERS, DIVINELY SENT, SHOULD HAVE GIVEN WARNING of the approach of that great and dreadful day, that the proclamation should have been made in every country about the nearness of the end of the world, Christ would answer you that such a proclamation was made (Mathew 24:14). Christ would tell you that the world heard. The honest, humble seekers after truth believed. But SCOFFERS everywhere raised the enquiry, Where is the promise of his coming? (2 Peter 3:4).

My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, thus your last excuse shall fail you. What other excuse would you give on that day that Christ shall come? SPEECHLESS and condemned you shall stand throughout!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62790133Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:29:40 +0000Clement AsanteNOTE THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES. "22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 22:4 Again, he sent...
"22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,

22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.

22:4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.

22:5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

22:6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.

22:7 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

22:8 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.

22:9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.

22:10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.

22:11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:

22:12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And HE WAS SPEECHLESS."

(Matthew 22:2-12; Capital Emphasis Added)My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, we are nearing the end of the world. The decisions of eternity are upon us. Jesus stands at the door (Revelation 3:20). The second coming of Christ is no longer in the dim and distant future. It is, to every one of us who studies carefully the pages of HISTORY and PROPHECY, a clear reality which even now is throwing the beams of its approaching glory and the light of its consuming fires upon a SLEEPING WORLD. The second coming of Christ has many signs to warn us of its approach; yet it will come SUDDENLY and UNEXPECTEDLY to many people living at this end of the world (Luke 21:35). How surprised will multitudes of people awake in their unprepared condition, as the terrible reality of the second coming of Christ bursts open upon them. It will be so different from what they expected! It will be so contrary to all their plans! It will be so different from all that they had hoped for or believed! What astonishment, what amazement, what terror, will seize them! At once they will find themselves in the unrelaxing grasp of eternity. Its irrevocable decisions would be upon them, and they would find themselves AMONG THE LOST! Many people, in the agony of their hopelessness, will ask themselves the question, "Why have I been caught in this UNPREPARED CONDITION?"

My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, should Christ ask YOU on that day why you have not made preparation for His second coming, what answer would you give? What excuse would you render?

If you should tell Christ on that day that, "Lord, this day of all days, this day which forever ends all human history, this decisive day for all the human race, SHOULD HAVE BEEN CLEARLY REVEALED IN THE SCRIPTURES" Christ will answer you that it was thus clearly revealed in the Scriptures. Christ will tell you that From Genesis to Revelation, the Scriptures were full of it and that that solemn moment which should close probation and bring its terrible punishment to the ungodly, and its glorious reward to the righteous, was everywhere kept in view, with warnings and exhortations to everyone to PREPARE for its solemn scenes. Bibles were in your hands, and WHY DID YOU NOT READ THEM FOR YOURSELF? Would you not thus stand speechless and condemned?

If you should say to Christ on that day that SIGNS SHOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN to warn you of so terrible an event, some strange natural occurrences should have occurred to mark the approach of the end of the world,...]]>900asante,clement,follow,on,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mixed-multitude--62789868
Assessing the ardent and passionate statement of God on Human formation in Genesis 2:18, it becomes axiomatic that humans by nature are social beings. We were made with the instinctive characteristic of relating with others. In the state where individualism and singularity are heralded, people lose the opportunity of enjoying human love and affection. In such a case, friendship and socialization become needful. A friend is seen as a person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted. A friend is also someone whose company one enjoys, and towards whom one feels affection.

Due to the enormous benefits and supports humans derived from each other, associating with others always become natural immediately people get to know each other. But, in all things, we should not forget that, associating with people can also demoralize our spirituality. There are negative effects also in relating with others. Whiles some people relate with others and impact their lives positively, other people form associations, and they impact negatively on them. After forming new associations, some people realise that their way of dressing, speaking, thinking and even their stand on faith issues become affected negatively. This experience is analogous to the life of the ancient Israelites.

Among the many theological insights we derive from Numbers 11 is the influence of a wrong company on the people of God, and the need to be sober minded when associating with others. Because of the miracles that God wrought within the Israelites and the benevolence He showed them, many of the heathen in the land of Egypt joined the Israelites and became their allies. In this sense, they became the mixed multitude who were not Israelites but has naturalized to be Israelites. In other words, their friends or associates. These allies though experienced the acceptance and goodness of God, they were oblivious to the explicit commandments of God.

As these people came and lived with the Israelites, both parties influenced each other in one way or the other. This validates the meaning of the African proverb; "show me your friend and I tell you your character". In their journey through the wilderness and their stay in the Promised Land, this mixed multitude, since they were idolaters and worldly, thirsted for their past life and meals. These people could not train their taste, and lusted for the Egyptian meat and idolatry at the expense of the heavenly manna and the worship of Jehovah. In their quest for these past life, the Israelites also got influenced and cried out for things which have no power to save. Thus, the influence of the mixed multitude made the Israelites to sin against God. The holy people of God got their morals corrupted and their conscience defiled by the life of the mixed multitude.

Living in this sin-sick world, we also face the temptation of yielding to the influence of the mixed multitude among us. It could be a corrupt friend or fiancé, an evil environment or a negative business venture you are engaged in. The life of these associates (mixed multitude) may have great influence on your salvation. Be sober minded, and do not sell your birthright for a pot of lintel as Esau did. The admonitions do not mean you must associate only with the 'righteous'. However, in your associations with people who do not keep the law of God be very intentional about being a reformer to them instead of them swaying you from the path of righteousness. To be able to stand, remember to keep the whole armour of God. Moreover, do not follow the multitude to pursue evils and always be circumspect about whom you associate with so that you will flee the temptation of the mixed multitude.

(Numbers 11:1-10; Ephesians 6:11; Exodus 23:2; 2 Corinthians 6:14).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62789868Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:07:37 +0000Clement AsanteTHE MIXED MULTITUDE Assessing the ardent and passionate statement of God on Human formation in Genesis 2:18, it becomes axiomatic that humans by nature are social beings. We were made with the instinctive characteristic of relating with others. In...
Assessing the ardent and passionate statement of God on Human formation in Genesis 2:18, it becomes axiomatic that humans by nature are social beings. We were made with the instinctive characteristic of relating with others. In the state where individualism and singularity are heralded, people lose the opportunity of enjoying human love and affection. In such a case, friendship and socialization become needful. A friend is seen as a person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted. A friend is also someone whose company one enjoys, and towards whom one feels affection.

Due to the enormous benefits and supports humans derived from each other, associating with others always become natural immediately people get to know each other. But, in all things, we should not forget that, associating with people can also demoralize our spirituality. There are negative effects also in relating with others. Whiles some people relate with others and impact their lives positively, other people form associations, and they impact negatively on them. After forming new associations, some people realise that their way of dressing, speaking, thinking and even their stand on faith issues become affected negatively. This experience is analogous to the life of the ancient Israelites.

Among the many theological insights we derive from Numbers 11 is the influence of a wrong company on the people of God, and the need to be sober minded when associating with others. Because of the miracles that God wrought within the Israelites and the benevolence He showed them, many of the heathen in the land of Egypt joined the Israelites and became their allies. In this sense, they became the mixed multitude who were not Israelites but has naturalized to be Israelites. In other words, their friends or associates. These allies though experienced the acceptance and goodness of God, they were oblivious to the explicit commandments of God.

As these people came and lived with the Israelites, both parties influenced each other in one way or the other. This validates the meaning of the African proverb; "show me your friend and I tell you your character". In their journey through the wilderness and their stay in the Promised Land, this mixed multitude, since they were idolaters and worldly, thirsted for their past life and meals. These people could not train their taste, and lusted for the Egyptian meat and idolatry at the expense of the heavenly manna and the worship of Jehovah. In their quest for these past life, the Israelites also got influenced and cried out for things which have no power to save. Thus, the influence of the mixed multitude made the Israelites to sin against God. The holy people of God got their morals corrupted and their conscience defiled by the life of the mixed multitude.

Living in this sin-sick world, we also face the temptation of yielding to the influence of the mixed multitude among us. It could be a corrupt friend or fiancé, an evil environment or a negative business venture you are engaged in. The life of these associates (mixed multitude) may have great influence on your salvation. Be sober minded, and do not sell your birthright for a pot of lintel as Esau did. The admonitions do not mean you must associate only with the 'righteous'. However, in your associations with people who do not keep the law of God be very intentional about being a reformer to them instead of them swaying you from the path of righteousness. To be able to stand, remember to keep the whole armour of God. Moreover, do not follow the multitude to pursue evils and always be circumspect about whom you associate with so that you will flee the temptation of the mixed multitude.

(Numbers 11:1-10; Ephesians 6:11; Exodus 23:2; 2 Corinthians 6:14).]]>900asante,clement,follow,on,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/walking-with-the-lord--62789650
After the fall of Adam and Eve, it has been the ardent desire of our loving father to reunite with humanity but Satan, the arc enemy of human souls always thwart the harmonious union man enjoys with his Creator. Because of sin, when mankind heard the voice of the loving Saviour in the garden, they run into hiding. Sin caused separation between man and God. In this note, whenever man sins, it creates a vacuum between the culprit and God and his or her ways are overshadowed with a complete spiritual darkness.

In the life of all the biblical characters, this consistently happened where their sins caused a separation between them and their God. In their sinful states, the presence of the Holy God was never felt within them. This affirms the saying that God is always the God of the sinner but He always abhor their sins. On the other hand, those who always align themselves with God seeking to do well and walk justly with Him enjoy a constant harmonious union with him.

Whiles many people chose the other way of life, enjoying worldliness and picnicking with the devil in the same bowl, the faithful few walked with God and were counted as faithful. Among these is Enoch. According to the biblical account of Genesis chapter 6, the life of the antediluvians was exceedingly wicked and that, every intent of the thoughts of their heart was only evil continually. But amidst this avarice and unscrupulous generation emerged one of the most effulgent character; Enoch. The outstanding avowal on his life states that; "And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him".

To walk with God, Enoch needed to forsake the evils of his days; he needed to deny the disdainful acts and malevolent practices of his days. He also needed to separate himself from the wrong crowd in order to train his taste and acquaint himself with the holy principles of God. Though he was a family man and a mere mortal like all of us, he was able to walk with God and was counted as faithful. Because he passed the test of faithfulness to the end, God took Him to heaven without seeing death.

What did Enoch do that made him pass the test? He was not a superhuman, he was a mere mortal like us but his convictions to follow God and his zeal to live a righteous life led him to victory. He separated himself from the evil and became a reformer to his generation. He punctuated his whole life with fervent consistent prayers. The word of the Lord became his daily bread, and sharing the good news of salvation through the coming Redeemer became his habit. He purposed to do good and we are to emulate him.

If Enoch was able, we also can be able through the same grace of God. We are to walk with God if only we want to be saved. But before we can walk with the Lord, we must agree with Him. Denying our taste for His, and sacrificing our wills for His will. To walk with Him like Enoch did, then we need to follow the blueprint the Lord has shown us; that which is good and what He requires from us. First, we are to do justly. To do justly means to walk faithfully with the Lord by abstaining from every form of evil. Secondly, we need to love mercy because the religion counted as pure and undefiled before God is to help the orphans and widows in their trouble. Lastly, is to walk humbly with our God. As we walk with Jesus Christ, we need to learn from Him for He is meek and lowly in heart.

(Genesis 3:8-10; Genesis 6; Genesis 5:20-24; Amos 3:3; Micah 6:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:22; Jeremiah 1:27; Matthew 11:29)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62789650Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:44:58 +0000Clement AsanteWALKING WITH THE LORD After the fall of Adam and Eve, it has been the ardent desire of our loving father to reunite with humanity but Satan, the arc enemy of human souls always thwart the harmonious union man enjoys with his Creator. Because of sin,...
After the fall of Adam and Eve, it has been the ardent desire of our loving father to reunite with humanity but Satan, the arc enemy of human souls always thwart the harmonious union man enjoys with his Creator. Because of sin, when mankind heard the voice of the loving Saviour in the garden, they run into hiding. Sin caused separation between man and God. In this note, whenever man sins, it creates a vacuum between the culprit and God and his or her ways are overshadowed with a complete spiritual darkness.

In the life of all the biblical characters, this consistently happened where their sins caused a separation between them and their God. In their sinful states, the presence of the Holy God was never felt within them. This affirms the saying that God is always the God of the sinner but He always abhor their sins. On the other hand, those who always align themselves with God seeking to do well and walk justly with Him enjoy a constant harmonious union with him.

Whiles many people chose the other way of life, enjoying worldliness and picnicking with the devil in the same bowl, the faithful few walked with God and were counted as faithful. Among these is Enoch. According to the biblical account of Genesis chapter 6, the life of the antediluvians was exceedingly wicked and that, every intent of the thoughts of their heart was only evil continually. But amidst this avarice and unscrupulous generation emerged one of the most effulgent character; Enoch. The outstanding avowal on his life states that; "And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him".

To walk with God, Enoch needed to forsake the evils of his days; he needed to deny the disdainful acts and malevolent practices of his days. He also needed to separate himself from the wrong crowd in order to train his taste and acquaint himself with the holy principles of God. Though he was a family man and a mere mortal like all of us, he was able to walk with God and was counted as faithful. Because he passed the test of faithfulness to the end, God took Him to heaven without seeing death.

What did Enoch do that made him pass the test? He was not a superhuman, he was a mere mortal like us but his convictions to follow God and his zeal to live a righteous life led him to victory. He separated himself from the evil and became a reformer to his generation. He punctuated his whole life with fervent consistent prayers. The word of the Lord became his daily bread, and sharing the good news of salvation through the coming Redeemer became his habit. He purposed to do good and we are to emulate him.

If Enoch was able, we also can be able through the same grace of God. We are to walk with God if only we want to be saved. But before we can walk with the Lord, we must agree with Him. Denying our taste for His, and sacrificing our wills for His will. To walk with Him like Enoch did, then we need to follow the blueprint the Lord has shown us; that which is good and what He requires from us. First, we are to do justly. To do justly means to walk faithfully with the Lord by abstaining from every form of evil. Secondly, we need to love mercy because the religion counted as pure and undefiled before God is to help the orphans and widows in their trouble. Lastly, is to walk humbly with our God. As we walk with Jesus Christ, we need to learn from Him for He is meek and lowly in heart.

(Genesis 3:8-10; Genesis 6; Genesis 5:20-24; Amos 3:3; Micah 6:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:22; Jeremiah 1:27; Matthew 11:29)]]>900asante,clement,follow,on,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whom-will-you-serve--62789379
(God or Satan?)

A cutlass in the hands of a farmer would be used to cultivate crops to feed the hungry, but a murderer would use it to kill people. A Bible in the hands of a true prophet would be used to inspire people, but a false prophet would use it to deceive people. A gun in the hands of a patriotic soldier would be used to defend a nation, but a thief would use it to rob people.

Our worth, our usefulness, and future depend on where we stand in life or to whom we place our lives into. The terrorists and troublemakers whom we quickly condemn do not necessarily have anything good in themselves, but they are what they are because of where they've placed themselves.

Paul found a persecutor in him in the hands of Satan, but found an apostle in him in the hands of God. "You can't keep dancing with the devil" and be wondering why you're still going through hell. Which hands have you placed your life into; God or Satan? Where do you stand; God's vineyard or Satan's territory? Joshua rightly answered this question when he said; "Choose today whom you will serve...but as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD" (Joshua 24:15). God loves you!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62789379Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:24:23 +0000Clement AsanteWHOM WILL YOU SERVE? (God or Satan?) A cutlass in the hands of a farmer would be used to cultivate crops to feed the hungry, but a murderer would use it to kill people. A Bible in the hands of a true prophet would be used to inspire people, but a...
(God or Satan?)

A cutlass in the hands of a farmer would be used to cultivate crops to feed the hungry, but a murderer would use it to kill people. A Bible in the hands of a true prophet would be used to inspire people, but a false prophet would use it to deceive people. A gun in the hands of a patriotic soldier would be used to defend a nation, but a thief would use it to rob people.

Our worth, our usefulness, and future depend on where we stand in life or to whom we place our lives into. The terrorists and troublemakers whom we quickly condemn do not necessarily have anything good in themselves, but they are what they are because of where they've placed themselves.

Paul found a persecutor in him in the hands of Satan, but found an apostle in him in the hands of God. "You can't keep dancing with the devil" and be wondering why you're still going through hell. Which hands have you placed your life into; God or Satan? Where do you stand; God's vineyard or Satan's territory? Joshua rightly answered this question when he said; "Choose today whom you will serve...but as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD" (Joshua 24:15). God loves you!]]>900asante,clement,join,on,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-is-dangerous-to-sleep--62640787
"5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober" (1 Thessalonians 5:5 - 6).My beloved Brother or Sister in Christ, I put before you now a very simple question. Kindly read through this devotion and you will soon see why I ask it. "Are you asleep with respect to the salvation of your soul?" In this time of the end, there are countless number of people who carry the name of Christ but do not have the character which should go with the name. God is not the King of their hearts. "Their attention is on the things of the world". Such people are often quick and clever about the affairs of this world. They are, many of them, good men of business, good at their daily work, good masters, good servants, good neighbors, good citizens of their various countries — these things are not bad in themselves. But it is the most important part of their lives of which I want to draw attention; I want to talk about the salvation of their souls. In as much as these people put in a lot of effort in the secular affairs of life, when it comes to spiritual issues relating to their salvation they are found to be careless, reckless, and unconcerned. They are actually spiritually asleep.

I am not saying that God and salvation are subjects which never come across their minds — but what I am saying is that spiritual things have not the uppermost place their minds. Neither am I saying that they are all alike in their lives; some of them doubtless go further into sin than others; but this I say — they have all turned everyone to his own way, and that way is not the narrow way of God. I know of no rule by which to judge of the condition of a man's soul except THE BIBLE. Now, when I look at the Bible I can come to only one conclusion about these people — they are asleep with regard to the salvation of their souls.

My dear Brother or Sister in the Lord, many people who claim to be Christians in these evil last days do not see the sinfulness of sin, and their own lost condition by nature. They appear to make light of breaking God's commandments, and to care little whether they live according to His LAW or not. Yet, God says that sin is the transgression of the law; that sin is the one thing He cannot bear; that the wages of sin is death; and that the soul that sins shall die. Surely, Christians who do not regard these plain words of Scripture are asleep. My beloved Reader, is this the state of your soul? Always remember my question. ARE YOU ASLEEP?

Lastly, I want to point out that there are Christians in these evil last days who do not see their need of a Saviour. They appear to think that despite their sinful lifestyles, God will be merciful to them at last. Yet God's Word says that He is just and holy, and never changes. The wicked will reap the works of their wicked deeds at the end of time. Dear Brother or Sister, it is important to know that CHRIST IS THE ONLY WAY, and none can come unto the Father but by Him — that without His blood there can be no forgiveness of sin — that a man without Christ is a man without hope — that those who would be saved must believe on Jesus and come to Him, and that he or she who believes not shall he damned. Surely, many who profess to know God are asleep because they have not consecrated their lives to the Redeemer. My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, what is the state of your soul? Always remember that when it comes to the salvation of your soul, you must NOT sleep!

Paul Fonsi]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62640787Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:36:29 +0000Clement AsanteIT IS DANGEROUS TO SLEEP "5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober" (1 Thessalonians 5:5 - 6).My beloved...
"5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober" (1 Thessalonians 5:5 - 6).My beloved Brother or Sister in Christ, I put before you now a very simple question. Kindly read through this devotion and you will soon see why I ask it. "Are you asleep with respect to the salvation of your soul?" In this time of the end, there are countless number of people who carry the name of Christ but do not have the character which should go with the name. God is not the King of their hearts. "Their attention is on the things of the world". Such people are often quick and clever about the affairs of this world. They are, many of them, good men of business, good at their daily work, good masters, good servants, good neighbors, good citizens of their various countries — these things are not bad in themselves. But it is the most important part of their lives of which I want to draw attention; I want to talk about the salvation of their souls. In as much as these people put in a lot of effort in the secular affairs of life, when it comes to spiritual issues relating to their salvation they are found to be careless, reckless, and unconcerned. They are actually spiritually asleep.

I am not saying that God and salvation are subjects which never come across their minds — but what I am saying is that spiritual things have not the uppermost place their minds. Neither am I saying that they are all alike in their lives; some of them doubtless go further into sin than others; but this I say — they have all turned everyone to his own way, and that way is not the narrow way of God. I know of no rule by which to judge of the condition of a man's soul except THE BIBLE. Now, when I look at the Bible I can come to only one conclusion about these people — they are asleep with regard to the salvation of their souls.

My dear Brother or Sister in the Lord, many people who claim to be Christians in these evil last days do not see the sinfulness of sin, and their own lost condition by nature. They appear to make light of breaking God's commandments, and to care little whether they live according to His LAW or not. Yet, God says that sin is the transgression of the law; that sin is the one thing He cannot bear; that the wages of sin is death; and that the soul that sins shall die. Surely, Christians who do not regard these plain words of Scripture are asleep. My beloved Reader, is this the state of your soul? Always remember my question. ARE YOU ASLEEP?

Lastly, I want to point out that there are Christians in these evil last days who do not see their need of a Saviour. They appear to think that despite their sinful lifestyles, God will be merciful to them at last. Yet God's Word says that He is just and holy, and never changes. The wicked will reap the works of their wicked deeds at the end of time. Dear Brother or Sister, it is important to know that CHRIST IS THE ONLY WAY, and none can come unto the Father but by Him — that without His blood there can be no forgiveness of sin — that a man without Christ is a man without hope — that those who would be saved must believe on Jesus and come to Him, and that he or she who believes not shall he damned. Surely, many who profess to know God are asleep because they have not consecrated their lives to the Redeemer. My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, what is the state of your soul? Always remember that when it comes to the salvation of your soul, you must NOT sleep!

Paul Fonsi]]>900asante,clement,follow,on,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-time-is-short--62559321
The Time is Short

Beloved Brothers and Sisters, we have only a very short time to spend in this world. Our whole lifetime is very short. From our cradles to our graves, the life of each and everyone of us is only a very short journey. If we should reflect on our past lives, it will be as if it is a story that is soon told. Everything at this end of the world is changing. It will not be long and it will all be over. Our loveliest faces grow old. Similarly, our most fashionable dresses rot and decay. Yet most of us who claim to be Christians are spending our years in sin. We are giving our best days to sin and the world. In all that we are doing, we should know that our remaining years in this world have been numbered. The number of times that we are left with to attend Church have been numbered. The number of sermons we are left with to hear have been numbered. Probably, this message is the last message that some of us might read in this world. To many of us, this year may be the last year that we shall see in this world. It may be that the disease that is to cause our untimely death is already eating our bodies up. In a little while, we will be lying quietly in our graves awaiting the resurrection. Indeed, "The time is short."

I wish to arouse all of us to the fact that the end of all things is rapidly approaching. This world is quickly passing away. As Christians, we should have the things of this world below our feet but eternal things before our eyes. A little while, dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, and the day of Grace will be over. A little while and preaching and praying will be over. A little while and we shall stand before the Great White Throne Judgement of God. Soon we shall stop wrestling with an unbelieving world. A little while and the wicked shall not be - we shall see them going away into everlasting punishment. A little while, and eternity shall begin.

We should learn from the shortness of time and not give our hearts to the dearest things of this world. Parents, love your children, and train them in the fear of God; but know that "the time is short." They are only a loan from the Lord. Do not be surprised if He takes them back. Members of the various true Bible-believing churches, you are required to esteem your pastors highly in love, for the sake of their work, yet be as if you have none. Lean entirely on Christ as if you have never seen or heard a pastor. Live nearer to Christ than to your pastors, so that when they are taken from you, you may still have Him to lean on.

In these evil last days, it is right for us as Christians to be diligent in businesses. Yet we should not be so much absorbed with the businesses of this world at the expense of our salvation. How can we be so busy filling up all our time with worldly things, but fail to realize that we will not take any of them with us into eternity? How can we be so busy caring for our bodies whiles our souls are not provided for? We should live in this world as if we have nothing. All that we have in this world belongs to God and the day is coming when we will render a full account to Him for how we have used what He has entrusted into our care. Let us, therefore, not set our hearts on the things of this world below. We should be ready to abandon all things worldly when God bids us to do so. If we were in a sinking ship, we would not cling so tightly to bags of money - we would let them go and be ready to swim. This world is like a sinking ship and those of us who are holding tightly to its possessions will sink with it. Oh! It will be the most unreasonable thing for us to give our hearts to the things of this world because, "the time is short.

Those of us who are still unrepentant should learn from the mistakes and foolishness of our past lives. Although life is very short, it is still a time for us to be saved. This is the reason for which God granted us life to see this day. God's longsuffering is intended for our salvation. God gives us time to hear the Gospel, to pray and to get saved. But those who are still unrepentant and dabbling in various sins are wasting the God-given opportunities to be saved.

Let us seriously think about how much time we have lost in idleness. Let us think about how many golden opportunities for prayer, and hearing the Word of God, and meditation, we have lost! Let us carefully consider the amount of time we spend uselessly in idle talk. Let us think about how much time we usually spend in our worldly businesses, without even one thought of eternity. Let us think about how much time we normally spend in worldly pleasures and in sins of which it is a shame to even mention.

If we knew how short our time is, and how death and hell are pursuing us, we would have fled without a moment's hesitation to Christ for refuge! God has given each and everyone of us time to flee to Christ for salvation, but we are spending it by fleeing towards Hellfire. God has given each and everyone of us time to be saved and we are spending it in destroying our souls. Let us think about how we have lost our best time to be saved. Youth is the best time to be saved but unfortunately many of us have lost it. "The harvest is past, the summer is ended; and we are not saved"

Oh! Let us all be wise. Why should we be idle about our salvation any longer? It has come to the eleventh hour with some of us. The unrepentant heads of some of us have become grey. The feet of some of us who are still unrepentant are tottering. If we saw a man condemned to die, lying in chains, with only three hours to live; if we saw that man singing profane songs and playing chess, would we not be shocked? I believe we would say he was a hardened criminal. Ah! But are some of us not also like that? We have been condemned to die because we have not repented of our numerous sins; our remaining days in this world are numbered; we are hanging by a thread over the mouth of Hellfire and everlasting death, and yet we are cutting and slashing the hand of Jesus that holds us. It will not be long, Brothers and Sisters, and it will all be over. In conclusion, we must continuously remember daily that, "The time is short." and that eternity is rapidly hastening.

Paul Fonsi]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62559321Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:10:10 +0000Clement AsanteFollow Clement Asante on podcast show. The Time is Short Beloved Brothers and Sisters, we have only a very short time to spend in this world. Our whole lifetime is very short. From our cradles to our graves, the life of each and everyone of us is...
The Time is Short

Beloved Brothers and Sisters, we have only a very short time to spend in this world. Our whole lifetime is very short. From our cradles to our graves, the life of each and everyone of us is only a very short journey. If we should reflect on our past lives, it will be as if it is a story that is soon told. Everything at this end of the world is changing. It will not be long and it will all be over. Our loveliest faces grow old. Similarly, our most fashionable dresses rot and decay. Yet most of us who claim to be Christians are spending our years in sin. We are giving our best days to sin and the world. In all that we are doing, we should know that our remaining years in this world have been numbered. The number of times that we are left with to attend Church have been numbered. The number of sermons we are left with to hear have been numbered. Probably, this message is the last message that some of us might read in this world. To many of us, this year may be the last year that we shall see in this world. It may be that the disease that is to cause our untimely death is already eating our bodies up. In a little while, we will be lying quietly in our graves awaiting the resurrection. Indeed, "The time is short."

I wish to arouse all of us to the fact that the end of all things is rapidly approaching. This world is quickly passing away. As Christians, we should have the things of this world below our feet but eternal things before our eyes. A little while, dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, and the day of Grace will be over. A little while and preaching and praying will be over. A little while and we shall stand before the Great White Throne Judgement of God. Soon we shall stop wrestling with an unbelieving world. A little while and the wicked shall not be - we shall see them going away into everlasting punishment. A little while, and eternity shall begin.

We should learn from the shortness of time and not give our hearts to the dearest things of this world. Parents, love your children, and train them in the fear of God; but know that "the time is short." They are only a loan from the Lord. Do not be surprised if He takes them back. Members of the various true Bible-believing churches, you are required to esteem your pastors highly in love, for the sake of their work, yet be as if you have none. Lean entirely on Christ as if you have never seen or heard a pastor. Live nearer to Christ than to your pastors, so that when they are taken from you, you may still have Him to lean on.

In these evil last days, it is right for us as Christians to be diligent in businesses. Yet we should not be so much absorbed with the businesses of this world at the expense of our salvation. How can we be so busy filling up all our time with worldly things, but fail to realize that we will not take any of them with us into eternity? How can we be so busy caring for our bodies whiles our souls are not provided for? We should live in this world as if we have nothing. All that we have in this world belongs to God and the day is coming when we will render a full account to Him for how we have used what He has entrusted into our care. Let us, therefore, not set our hearts on the things of this world below. We should be ready to abandon all things worldly when God bids us to do so. If we were in a sinking ship, we would not cling so tightly to bags of money - we would let them go and be ready to swim. This world is like a sinking ship and those of us who are holding tightly to its possessions will sink with it. Oh! It will be the most unreasonable thing for us to give our hearts to the things of this world because, "the time is short.

Those of us who are still unrepentant should learn from the mistakes and foolishness of our past lives. Although life is very short, it is still a time for us to be saved. This is the reason for...]]>900asante,clement,follow,individual.,is,on,podcast,salvation,show.falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/avoid-giving-excuses--62558901
Avoid Giving Excuses

Beloved Brothers and Sisters, I'm about to direct your attention to spiritual things. I cannot imagine that to be a Christian is to be an idler or a lazy person. Though salvation is not by works, as soon as God puts divine life into us, we begin to fight the battle for eternal life; we begin to struggle to enter in through the narrow gate, and we begin to run perseveringly the race that is set before us, enduring hardships as good soldiers of Jesus Christ.

During the final hours of this world's history, it is just the endurance of hardships for Christ's sake that many of us do not like. We prefer an easy form of Christianity which comes in flowery grassy fields, flowing streams, and sunny glades - all these things we like; but we do not like the climbing of mountains or the swimming of rivers or going through fires or fighting, struggling, and wrestling. Some of us live the life of a Christian for a while till we encounter difficulties and then we become offended. When everything is running smoothly at the beginning of the Christian life, we do sing praises to the Lord; but when difficulties begin to surface because of our faith, many straightaway become offended and abandon their Christian walk.

We are told in Proverbs 20:4 that "the sluggard will not plough by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest and have nothing." I am going to talk about this sluggard in this article. Dear cherished Readers, we must all know that ploughing is hard work and the sluggard does not like it. But the lazy man knows that he will be laughed at if he says ploughing is hard work, so he does not say that. "I must get a better excuse," he thinks, so he says, "It is so cold! I would not have minded going out to plough but I am frozen almost to death; I shall have catarrh; I have no clothes that will keep me warm; it is so cold to my fingers. Lazy fellow! Why don't you say that ploughing is hard work? That is simply what you want to say. But no, he must have a more clever excuse that will not give the opportunity for people to laugh at him.

Supposing it were not cold, do you know what he would say? "Oh, it is so hot! I cannot plough, the sweat runs down my cheeks. You wouldn't like me to plough in this hot weather, would you?" Supposing it were neither hot nor cold, then he would say; I believe that it rained; and if it didn't rain, he would say the ground was too dry. For a bad excuse, in his opinion, is better than none; and therefore he will keep on making excuses to the end; he will do anything than to go and do the work that he does not like - that is, ploughing.

Readers, probably, some of you have smiled at the behaviour of the sluggard that I have described above. However, in these end times, there are some of us who are behaving just like this sluggard. Such people would like to go to heaven, however, without having any struggle. Such people will want to enjoy the harvest, but they do not like the work of ploughing.

There appears to be none of us who have the common honesty and courage to say that; "I do not like the hardships in Christianity." But instead, what do you suppose many of us usually say? "Well, I am as anxious to be a Christian as anybody, but you know, these are such hard times." Hard times? Is any of us complaining that these end times are hard? The times have always been hard since creation. "But in these times," says some of us, "there is no warmth in Christians; they are all so cold-hearted. Why, we attend church and nobody speaks to us. Christianity is not as it used to be in the past. Christianity has depreciated. There are lots of hypocrites, and very few kind Christians and we do not think that we should trouble ourselves about Christianity at all."

Ah! That is a pretty excuse, because we know that what we are saying is not true. In the first place, we know that there is life in Christ's Church even in these evil end times, and that there are still (if only we will look around carefully) a few good loving, warm-hearted Christian men and women to be found. All of us know that there are still some few faithful preachers left. People who are faithful have not disappeared from among men, and although hypocrites are plentiful, still there are many sincere souls. But what if there were not? What business is that of ours? Are we satisfied to be lost because Christianity is not what it ought to be? Let us look at the matter in this direction and ensure that we refrain from making excuses to live a pure life for Christ. Let us work hard to perfect our characters in the fear of the Lord and do our best part to win as many people into the kingdom of God. For it wouldn't be long, our Saviour would pronounce unto us the blessed words:"Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord" (Matthew 25:21).Paul Fonsi]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62558901Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:41:27 +0000Clement AsanteFollow Clement Asante on podcast show. Avoid Giving Excuses Beloved Brothers and Sisters, I'm about to direct your attention to spiritual things. I cannot imagine that to be a Christian is to be an idler or a lazy person. Though salvation is not by...
Avoid Giving Excuses

Beloved Brothers and Sisters, I'm about to direct your attention to spiritual things. I cannot imagine that to be a Christian is to be an idler or a lazy person. Though salvation is not by works, as soon as God puts divine life into us, we begin to fight the battle for eternal life; we begin to struggle to enter in through the narrow gate, and we begin to run perseveringly the race that is set before us, enduring hardships as good soldiers of Jesus Christ.

During the final hours of this world's history, it is just the endurance of hardships for Christ's sake that many of us do not like. We prefer an easy form of Christianity which comes in flowery grassy fields, flowing streams, and sunny glades - all these things we like; but we do not like the climbing of mountains or the swimming of rivers or going through fires or fighting, struggling, and wrestling. Some of us live the life of a Christian for a while till we encounter difficulties and then we become offended. When everything is running smoothly at the beginning of the Christian life, we do sing praises to the Lord; but when difficulties begin to surface because of our faith, many straightaway become offended and abandon their Christian walk.

We are told in Proverbs 20:4 that "the sluggard will not plough by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest and have nothing." I am going to talk about this sluggard in this article. Dear cherished Readers, we must all know that ploughing is hard work and the sluggard does not like it. But the lazy man knows that he will be laughed at if he says ploughing is hard work, so he does not say that. "I must get a better excuse," he thinks, so he says, "It is so cold! I would not have minded going out to plough but I am frozen almost to death; I shall have catarrh; I have no clothes that will keep me warm; it is so cold to my fingers. Lazy fellow! Why don't you say that ploughing is hard work? That is simply what you want to say. But no, he must have a more clever excuse that will not give the opportunity for people to laugh at him.

Supposing it were not cold, do you know what he would say? "Oh, it is so hot! I cannot plough, the sweat runs down my cheeks. You wouldn't like me to plough in this hot weather, would you?" Supposing it were neither hot nor cold, then he would say; I believe that it rained; and if it didn't rain, he would say the ground was too dry. For a bad excuse, in his opinion, is better than none; and therefore he will keep on making excuses to the end; he will do anything than to go and do the work that he does not like - that is, ploughing.

Readers, probably, some of you have smiled at the behaviour of the sluggard that I have described above. However, in these end times, there are some of us who are behaving just like this sluggard. Such people would like to go to heaven, however, without having any struggle. Such people will want to enjoy the harvest, but they do not like the work of ploughing.

There appears to be none of us who have the common honesty and courage to say that; "I do not like the hardships in Christianity." But instead, what do you suppose many of us usually say? "Well, I am as anxious to be a Christian as anybody, but you know, these are such hard times." Hard times? Is any of us complaining that these end times are hard? The times have always been hard since creation. "But in these times," says some of us, "there is no warmth in Christians; they are all so cold-hearted. Why, we attend church and nobody speaks to us. Christianity is not as it used to be in the past. Christianity has depreciated. There are lots of hypocrites, and very few kind Christians and we do not think that we should trouble ourselves about Christianity at all."

Ah! That is a pretty excuse, because we know that what we are saying is not true. In the first place,...]]>900asante,clement,follow,on,podcast,showfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-not-love-the-world-part-1--62558467
Do Not Love the World

As Christians, we are confronted with three great and powerful enemies. These three enemies are, "The world, the flesh and the devil." They are terrible enemies that we MUST OVERCOME if only we want to be saved. However, in this article, we will consider only one of these enemies which the Holy Bible warns us not to be "conformed" unto. The enemy that we will consider briefly in this article is called, "THE WORLD."

My cherished Brothers and Sisters, this world is under the dominion of Satan who is its "prince" and who controls its policies and politics. Satan is the god of this world who directs its various religious practices. This present evil world is hostile to godliness. This present evil world is dominated by selfish ambition, pride, greediness, self-pleasing and sensuous desires and interests. Its opinions are false. Its aims are selfish. Its pleasures are sinful. Its influence is totally demoralizing and soul-ruining. Its politics are corrupt. Its honours are short-lived and worthless. This present evil world is at rebellion against our God. It is in opposition to God.

Dear Friends, this world seeks to gratify its own sinful lusts with no thought of or concern for God's will or glory. Most men and women of today do not care about the provocative dresses they put on, many do not care about the means they use to obtain wealth while most people now do not differentiate between what is good or spiritual to watch or listen to. Even as many keep loving the world, it is high time for God's children to walk on the path of righteousness and separate themselves from the world. It is God's purpose that as Christians we should detach our affections and interests completely from the things of this physical and corrupt world and set them upon things above. But from the look of things now, it is hard to detect any line of separation between those of us that claim to be Christians and the world. Looking at the way that so many of us conduct ourselves, it is difficult if not impossible to distinguish "him that believes" from "him that believes not" that Jesus is the only Saviour of humanity. It was never in the mind of God that as His people, we should make ourselves at home here, because our, "citizenship is in heaven" (Philippians 3:20).

God separated Abraham from his people, and "righteous Lot" and his family members from the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. God carefully separated Israel from the nations and set them apart by special laws and customs. And during these final hours of the world's history, He commands us to, "have no fellowship" with unbelievers, or be, "unequally yoked" with them.

With all these things in our view, what are we doing? Are we obeying God's command to separate ourselves from the world? If we are not, why are we not? Will God accept any of our useless excuses? He has given us our marching orders to represent Him in character in this world. Our duty is to do just that! Do we think we can mix the things of this wicked world with our lives and not sin? It's impossible. Sin is a serious matter. Jesus Christ, the very Son of God suffered and died in order to deliver us from it, and yet great numbers of those of us who claim to be Christians are taking an active part in the world's merrymaking and mad struggle after this world's pleasures, wealth and temporal rewards! If we do not believe in the loving and humble Jesus as the Saviour of humanity, then let us quit our miserable pretense of being His followers. In other words, let us stop being hypocrites and take our Christian walk seriously in these evil last days.

Any of us who is seeking God must be prepared to make a full surrender of all sinful and worldly prospects, pleasures and benefits, and give himself or herself completely to God. All of us must be willing to give God all the affections of our hearts because His command is,"Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with ALL THY HEART" (Numbers 22:37).It is a sad fact that at this end of the world, there are only two kinds of "Christians." These are the "truly repentant or possessors" and the "unrepentant or professors". Those of us who are mere professors of Christianity have been overcome by the love of the world, the cares of the world, the business of the world, the money of the world, the pleasures of the world, the desire to go along with the world, and, sadly enough, the desire to be LIKE the world. Of course, we are only pretending to live holy and religious lives. Yet, we still have the false hope of getting to heaven at last.

Beloved Brothers and Sisters, when God commanded us through Paul to, "Come out from among them," He did not mean that as Christians we must give up all our worldly callings, our trades, our occupations, our businesses. No! If only they are lawful and according to the Holy Bible, we can engage in them. God did not forbid any of us from being teachers, farmers, or nurses, or engineers, just to mention a few. God does not expect man to be idle but busy, "working with his hands the thing that is good" (Ephesians 4:28). The Bible is very clear on the point that, "if any man will not work neither shall he eat" (2 Thessalonians 3:10). We are not to avoid doing any lawful work but, "do with our might whatsoever our hands finds to do" (Ecclesiastes 9:10), being very careful to carry the testimony of Jesus as the only divinely appointed Saviour of the world with us into our businesses, conducting it in the, "fear of the Lord" and to "the glory of God."

Whatever the work of each and every one of us may be, we should of course try everything within our power to do it well. But we must be very careful that we do not permit our work to come between Christ and us. If we find that our worldly affairs are interfering with our Bible studies; if we discover that the affairs of this world are interfering with our private prayers and meditation, and prevents us from actively participating in church activities, so that we do not have adequate time for God as we should, it will be better for us to choose being less rich and prosperous in this world rather than to lose our salvation. For us to do this may require genuine self-denial, but this is the way of true separation from the world. Anything that occupies too much of our time and attention so that we do not have sufficient time for the things of God must be avoided. We are to, "SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD." (Matthew 6:33).

I know of course that it is not an easy thing for us in these evil days not love this sinking world and separate ourselves from it even as it approaches its swift destruction. For us not to love the world demands a constant struggle, a continuous conflict and extreme self-denial. For us not to love the world and its evil ways requires a strong determination on our part. But if the heart of each one of us is right, and we are determined, God Himself will be our Helper.

My dear Readers, the time is short. The end of all things is at hand. The night is coming when none of us can work on his or her salvation. The judgment will soon be set and "the books opened." Are we ready to stand before God on the last great Judgment Day? Let us arouse ourselves and refuse to love the world while we still have the grand opportunity today. It will not be long and the things that we now see will have passed away. The time is rapidly approaching when there will be no more gluttonous eating and drinking, partying, and obtaining riches.

Readers, let us kindly consider these things more seriously than we have ever done before. Let us awake while we still have a little probationary time and set our affections on the things above, and not on things of this fallen and sinking world. We should persevere in our separation from the world and take our walk with God most seriously in these present evil last days. If we do this, there is no doubt we will never have regrets for having refused to love the temporal things of this world when our Saviour comes the second time to rescue His children from this wicked world.

Paul Fonsi]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62558467Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:06:09 +0000Clement Asante Do Not Love the World As Christians, we are confronted with three great and powerful enemies. These three enemies are, "The world, the flesh and the devil." They are terrible enemies that we MUST OVERCOME if only we want to be saved. However, in...
Do Not Love the World

As Christians, we are confronted with three great and powerful enemies. These three enemies are, "The world, the flesh and the devil." They are terrible enemies that we MUST OVERCOME if only we want to be saved. However, in this article, we will consider only one of these enemies which the Holy Bible warns us not to be "conformed" unto. The enemy that we will consider briefly in this article is called, "THE WORLD."

My cherished Brothers and Sisters, this world is under the dominion of Satan who is its "prince" and who controls its policies and politics. Satan is the god of this world who directs its various religious practices. This present evil world is hostile to godliness. This present evil world is dominated by selfish ambition, pride, greediness, self-pleasing and sensuous desires and interests. Its opinions are false. Its aims are selfish. Its pleasures are sinful. Its influence is totally demoralizing and soul-ruining. Its politics are corrupt. Its honours are short-lived and worthless. This present evil world is at rebellion against our God. It is in opposition to God.

Dear Friends, this world seeks to gratify its own sinful lusts with no thought of or concern for God's will or glory. Most men and women of today do not care about the provocative dresses they put on, many do not care about the means they use to obtain wealth while most people now do not differentiate between what is good or spiritual to watch or listen to. Even as many keep loving the world, it is high time for God's children to walk on the path of righteousness and separate themselves from the world. It is God's purpose that as Christians we should detach our affections and interests completely from the things of this physical and corrupt world and set them upon things above. But from the look of things now, it is hard to detect any line of separation between those of us that claim to be Christians and the world. Looking at the way that so many of us conduct ourselves, it is difficult if not impossible to distinguish "him that believes" from "him that believes not" that Jesus is the only Saviour of humanity. It was never in the mind of God that as His people, we should make ourselves at home here, because our, "citizenship is in heaven" (Philippians 3:20).

God separated Abraham from his people, and "righteous Lot" and his family members from the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. God carefully separated Israel from the nations and set them apart by special laws and customs. And during these final hours of the world's history, He commands us to, "have no fellowship" with unbelievers, or be, "unequally yoked" with them.

With all these things in our view, what are we doing? Are we obeying God's command to separate ourselves from the world? If we are not, why are we not? Will God accept any of our useless excuses? He has given us our marching orders to represent Him in character in this world. Our duty is to do just that! Do we think we can mix the things of this wicked world with our lives and not sin? It's impossible. Sin is a serious matter. Jesus Christ, the very Son of God suffered and died in order to deliver us from it, and yet great numbers of those of us who claim to be Christians are taking an active part in the world's merrymaking and mad struggle after this world's pleasures, wealth and temporal rewards! If we do not believe in the loving and humble Jesus as the Saviour of humanity, then let us quit our miserable pretense of being His followers. In other words, let us stop being hypocrites and take our Christian walk seriously in these evil last days.

Any of us who is seeking God must be prepared to make a full surrender of all sinful and worldly prospects, pleasures and benefits, and give himself or herself completely to God. All of us must be willing to give God all the affections of our hearts because His command is,"Thou shalt love the...]]>900asante,clement,follow,on,podcast,show.falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armed-for-the-conflict--62011297
There are many who do not understand the conflict that is going on between Christ and Satan over the souls of men. They do not realize that if they would stand under the blood-stained banner of Prince Emmanuel they must be willing to be partakers of His conflicts and wage a determined war against the powers of darkness.

When thinking on the conflict, Paul writes to his Ephesian brethren exhorting them to “be strong,” not feeble, not wavering, tossed to and fro like the waves of the sea. But in what are they to be strong? In their own might? No. “Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” He says, “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places ...” (verses 10-13).

The gaining of eternal life will ever involve a struggle, a conflict. We are continually to be found fighting the good fight of faith. We are soldiers of Christ; and those who enlist in His army are expected to do difficult work, work which will tax their energies to the utmost. We must understand that a soldier’s life is one of aggressive warfare, of perseverance and endurance. For Christ’s sake we are to endure trials.

Victories are not gained by ceremonies or display but by simple obedience to the highest General, the Lord God of heaven. He who trusts in this Leader will never know defeat. Obedience to God is liberty from the thraldom of sin, deliverance from human passion and impulse. Man may stand conqueror of himself, conqueror of his own inclinations, conqueror of principalities and powers, and of the “rulers of the darkness of this world,” and of “spiritual wickedness in high places.” ...

“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” [260]]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62011297Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:05:05 +0000Clement AsanteWherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13. There are many who do not understand the conflict that is going on between Christ and Satan over the...
There are many who do not understand the conflict that is going on between Christ and Satan over the souls of men. They do not realize that if they would stand under the blood-stained banner of Prince Emmanuel they must be willing to be partakers of His conflicts and wage a determined war against the powers of darkness.

When thinking on the conflict, Paul writes to his Ephesian brethren exhorting them to “be strong,” not feeble, not wavering, tossed to and fro like the waves of the sea. But in what are they to be strong? In their own might? No. “Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” He says, “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places ...” (verses 10-13).

The gaining of eternal life will ever involve a struggle, a conflict. We are continually to be found fighting the good fight of faith. We are soldiers of Christ; and those who enlist in His army are expected to do difficult work, work which will tax their energies to the utmost. We must understand that a soldier’s life is one of aggressive warfare, of perseverance and endurance. For Christ’s sake we are to endure trials.

Victories are not gained by ceremonies or display but by simple obedience to the highest General, the Lord God of heaven. He who trusts in this Leader will never know defeat. Obedience to God is liberty from the thraldom of sin, deliverance from human passion and impulse. Man may stand conqueror of himself, conqueror of his own inclinations, conqueror of principalities and powers, and of the “rulers of the darkness of this world,” and of “spiritual wickedness in high places.” ...

“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” [260]]]>901asante,clement,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-one-free-from-temptation--62010535
Do not think that the Christian life is free from temptation. Temptations will come to every Christian. Both the Christian and the one who does not accept Christ as his leader will have trials. The difference is that the latter is serving a tyrant, doing his mean drudgery, while the Christian is serving the One who died to give him eternal life. Do not look upon trial as something strange, but as the means by which we are to be purified and strengthened. “Count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations,” James admonishes; “knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience” (James 1:2, 3).

In the future life we shall understand things that here greatly perplex us. We shall realize how strong a helper we had and how angels of God were commissioned to guard us as we followed the counsel of the Word of God.

To all who receive Him, Christ will give power to become the sons of God. He is a present help in every time of need. Let us be ashamed of our wavering faith. Those who are overcome have only themselves to blame for their failure to resist the enemy. All who choose can come to Christ and find the help they need.

There stands among you the mighty Counselor of the ages, inviting you to place your confidence in Him. Shall we turn away from Him to uncertain human beings, who are as wholly dependent on God as we ourselves are? Have we fallen so far below our privileges? Have we not been guilty of expecting so little that we have not asked for what God is longing to give?

“I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord, according to all that the Lord hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel.... For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour. In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them” (Isaiah 63:7-9). [258]]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62010535Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:05:56 +0000Clement AsanteWho are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations. 1 Peter 1:5, 6. Do not think that...
Do not think that the Christian life is free from temptation. Temptations will come to every Christian. Both the Christian and the one who does not accept Christ as his leader will have trials. The difference is that the latter is serving a tyrant, doing his mean drudgery, while the Christian is serving the One who died to give him eternal life. Do not look upon trial as something strange, but as the means by which we are to be purified and strengthened. “Count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations,” James admonishes; “knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience” (James 1:2, 3).

In the future life we shall understand things that here greatly perplex us. We shall realize how strong a helper we had and how angels of God were commissioned to guard us as we followed the counsel of the Word of God.

To all who receive Him, Christ will give power to become the sons of God. He is a present help in every time of need. Let us be ashamed of our wavering faith. Those who are overcome have only themselves to blame for their failure to resist the enemy. All who choose can come to Christ and find the help they need.

There stands among you the mighty Counselor of the ages, inviting you to place your confidence in Him. Shall we turn away from Him to uncertain human beings, who are as wholly dependent on God as we ourselves are? Have we fallen so far below our privileges? Have we not been guilty of expecting so little that we have not asked for what God is longing to give?

“I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord, according to all that the Lord hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel.... For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour. In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them” (Isaiah 63:7-9). [258]]]>901everlasting,gospel,of,unashamedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/examine-everything--57459473
EXAMINE EVERYTHING

"PROVE ALL THINGS; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:21; Capital Emphasis Added)

My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, here, Paul the Apostle writes to the Thessalonians, to a Church he himself had founded. Here is an inspired apostle writing to young inexperienced Christians, writing to the whole professing Church in a certain city, writing too with especial reference to matters of doctrine and preaching. Yet mark what he says: "PROVE ALL THINGS." He does not say that, "Whatever popes, whatever evangelists, whatever bishops, whatever apostles, whatever pastors, whatever teachers, whatever your leaders tell you is truth — that you are to believe." NO! he says that, "Prove all things." He does not say, "Whatever the Conference pronounces true — that you are to hold." NO! he says that, "Prove all things."

The principle laid down is this, "Prove all things by the Word of God. All leaders, all teaching, all preaching, all doctrines, all sermons, all writings, all opinions, all practices — PROVE ALL by the Word of God. Measure all by the measure of the Bible. Compare all with the standard of the Bible. Weigh all in the balances of the Bible. Examine all by the light of the Bible. That which is in the Bible, RECEIVE, HOLD, BELIEVE and OBEY. That which is not in the Bible, REJECT, REFUSE, and CAST AWAY."

Above all, as long as you live, look forward to the great DAY OF JUGDEMENT. Think of the fearful account which every one of us shall have to give on that day before the Judgment Seat of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10). We shall not be judged by Churches. We shall not be judged by congregations. We shall be judged INDIVIDUALLY, each for himself or herself! What shall it profit you on that day to say, "Lord, Lord, I believed everything the Church told me. I received and believed everything ordained pastors set before me. I thought that whatever the Church and the pastors said, must be right"? What shall it profit you to say this, if you have held some DEADLY ERROR? Surely, the voice of Him who sits upon the throne shall reply, "You had the Scriptures. You had a Book plain and easy — to him that will read it and search it in a child-like spirit. Why did you not use the Word of God when it was given to you? You had a reasonable mind given you to understand that Bible. Why did you not 'Prove all things,' and thus save yourself from error?" Oh, my dear Brother or Sister in Christ, if you refuse to exercise your sense of religious judgment at this end of the world, think of that day and BEWARE!

Paul Fonsi]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57459473Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:47:06 +0000Clement Asante EXAMINE EVERYTHING "PROVE ALL THINGS; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:21; Capital Emphasis Added) My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, here, Paul the Apostle writes to the Thessalonians, to a Church he himself had founded. Here...
EXAMINE EVERYTHING

"PROVE ALL THINGS; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:21; Capital Emphasis Added)

My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, here, Paul the Apostle writes to the Thessalonians, to a Church he himself had founded. Here is an inspired apostle writing to young inexperienced Christians, writing to the whole professing Church in a certain city, writing too with especial reference to matters of doctrine and preaching. Yet mark what he says: "PROVE ALL THINGS." He does not say that, "Whatever popes, whatever evangelists, whatever bishops, whatever apostles, whatever pastors, whatever teachers, whatever your leaders tell you is truth — that you are to believe." NO! he says that, "Prove all things." He does not say, "Whatever the Conference pronounces true — that you are to hold." NO! he says that, "Prove all things."

The principle laid down is this, "Prove all things by the Word of God. All leaders, all teaching, all preaching, all doctrines, all sermons, all writings, all opinions, all practices — PROVE ALL by the Word of God. Measure all by the measure of the Bible. Compare all with the standard of the Bible. Weigh all in the balances of the Bible. Examine all by the light of the Bible. That which is in the Bible, RECEIVE, HOLD, BELIEVE and OBEY. That which is not in the Bible, REJECT, REFUSE, and CAST AWAY."

Above all, as long as you live, look forward to the great DAY OF JUGDEMENT. Think of the fearful account which every one of us shall have to give on that day before the Judgment Seat of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10). We shall not be judged by Churches. We shall not be judged by congregations. We shall be judged INDIVIDUALLY, each for himself or herself! What shall it profit you on that day to say, "Lord, Lord, I believed everything the Church told me. I received and believed everything ordained pastors set before me. I thought that whatever the Church and the pastors said, must be right"? What shall it profit you to say this, if you have held some DEADLY ERROR? Surely, the voice of Him who sits upon the throne shall reply, "You had the Scriptures. You had a Book plain and easy — to him that will read it and search it in a child-like spirit. Why did you not use the Word of God when it was given to you? You had a reasonable mind given you to understand that Bible. Why did you not 'Prove all things,' and thus save yourself from error?" Oh, my dear Brother or Sister in Christ, if you refuse to exercise your sense of religious judgment at this end of the world, think of that day and BEWARE!

Paul Fonsi]]>900falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/examine-your-heart--57459009
EXAMINE YOUR HEART

"This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but THEIR HEART IS FAR FROM ME." (Matthew 15:8; Capital Emphasis Added)

"8:18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

8:19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

8:20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

8:21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for THY HEART IS NOT RIGHT IN THE SIGHT OF GOD.

8:22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

8:23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

8:24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the LORD for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me."

(Acts 8:18-24; Capital Emphasis Added)My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, when your heart is wrong all is wrong in God’s sight at this end of the world. You may do many things that are right at this end of the world. You may honour the forms and religious ceremonies which God Himself has appointed at this end of the world. But so long as your heart is at fault, God is not pleased. God will have your whole heart or nothing at all.

The ark was the most sacred thing in the Jewish tabernacle. On it was the mercy seat. Within it were the tables of The Law (Exodus 25:8-22), written by God’s own finger, (Deuteronomy 9:10). The High Priest alone was allowed to go into the place where it was kept, within the veil, and that only once every year (Leviticus 16:34). The presence of the ark in the camp continually brought a special blessing. And yet this very ark could do the Israelites no more good than any common wooden box, when they trusted to it like an idol, with their hearts full of wickedness. They brought it into the camp, on one special occasion, saying, "Let us fetch the ark, that it may save us out of the hand of our enemies" (1 Samuel 4:3). When it came into the camp they showed it all reverence and honour. "They shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again" (1 Samuel 4:5). But it was all in vain. They were beaten by the Philistines, and the ark itself was taken (1 Samuel 4:11). And why was this so? It was so because their religion was a mere form. They honoured the ark, but did not give the God of the ark their hearts.

There were some kings of Judah and Israel who did many things that were right in God’s sight, and yet were never written in the list of godly and righteous men. Rehoboam began well, and "for three years walked in the way of David and Solomon" (2 Chronicles 11:17). But afterwards "he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord" (2 Chronicles 12:14). Abijah, according to the book of Chronicles, said many things that were right, and fought successfully against Jeroboam. Nevertheless, we read that "his heart was not perfect with the Lord his God" (1 Kings 15:3). Amaziah, we are expressly told, "did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, but not with a perfect heart" (2 Chronicles 25:2). Jehu, King of Israel, was raised up, by God’s command, to put down idolatry. He was a man of special zeal in doing God’s work. But unhappily, it is written of him that "He took no heed to walk in the law of the Lord God of Israel with all his heart for he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, which made Israel to sin" (2 Kings 10:31). In short, one thing applies to all these kings. They were all wrong inwardly. They were all rotten to the core of their hearts!

There are Churches at this end of the world where all the outward religious ceremonies are done to perfection. The building is beautiful. The service is beautiful. The singing is beautiful. The forms of devotion are beautiful. There is everything to gratify your senses. Your eyes, and ears, and mind may all be pleased. But all this time, God is not pleased. One thing is lacking, and the lack of that one thing spoils all. WHAT IS THAT ONE THING? It is your lack of a pure heart! God sees under all your fair outward show the form of Christianity put in the place of the substance (2 Timothy 3:5), and when He sees that he is not pleased. He sees nothing with an eye of favour in your Church building, the service, the pastor, or the people, if He does not see converted, renewed, broken, repentant hearts. Your bowed head, your bended knees, your loud amens, your crossed hands, all, all ARE NOTHING in God's sight if your heart is not right with Him at this end of the world!

Paul Fonsi]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57459009Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:07:24 +0000Clement Asante EXAMINE YOUR HEART "This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but THEIR HEART IS FAR FROM ME." (Matthew 15:8; Capital Emphasis Added) "8:18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles'...
EXAMINE YOUR HEART

"This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but THEIR HEART IS FAR FROM ME." (Matthew 15:8; Capital Emphasis Added)

"8:18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

8:19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

8:20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

8:21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for THY HEART IS NOT RIGHT IN THE SIGHT OF GOD.

8:22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

8:23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

8:24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the LORD for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me."

(Acts 8:18-24; Capital Emphasis Added)My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, when your heart is wrong all is wrong in God’s sight at this end of the world. You may do many things that are right at this end of the world. You may honour the forms and religious ceremonies which God Himself has appointed at this end of the world. But so long as your heart is at fault, God is not pleased. God will have your whole heart or nothing at all.

The ark was the most sacred thing in the Jewish tabernacle. On it was the mercy seat. Within it were the tables of The Law (Exodus 25:8-22), written by God’s own finger, (Deuteronomy 9:10). The High Priest alone was allowed to go into the place where it was kept, within the veil, and that only once every year (Leviticus 16:34). The presence of the ark in the camp continually brought a special blessing. And yet this very ark could do the Israelites no more good than any common wooden box, when they trusted to it like an idol, with their hearts full of wickedness. They brought it into the camp, on one special occasion, saying, "Let us fetch the ark, that it may save us out of the hand of our enemies" (1 Samuel 4:3). When it came into the camp they showed it all reverence and honour. "They shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again" (1 Samuel 4:5). But it was all in vain. They were beaten by the Philistines, and the ark itself was taken (1 Samuel 4:11). And why was this so? It was so because their religion was a mere form. They honoured the ark, but did not give the God of the ark their hearts.

There were some kings of Judah and Israel who did many things that were right in God’s sight, and yet were never written in the list of godly and righteous men. Rehoboam began well, and "for three years walked in the way of David and Solomon" (2 Chronicles 11:17). But afterwards "he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord" (2 Chronicles 12:14). Abijah, according to the book of Chronicles, said many things that were right, and fought successfully against Jeroboam. Nevertheless, we read that "his heart was not perfect with the Lord his God" (1 Kings 15:3). Amaziah, we are expressly told, "did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, but not with a perfect heart" (2 Chronicles 25:2). Jehu, King of Israel, was raised up, by God’s command, to put down idolatry. He was a man of special zeal in doing God’s work. But unhappily, it is written of him that "He took no heed to walk in the law of the Lord God of Israel with all his heart for he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, which made Israel to sin" (2 Kings 10:31). In short, one thing applies to all these kings. They were all wrong inwardly. They were all rotten to the core of their hearts!

There are Churches at this end of the world where all the outward religious ceremonies are done to perfection. The building is beautiful. The...]]>899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/integrity-not-for-sale--57293234
Living amidst the culture of mediocrity and spiritual decay has caused many to forsake their moral principles. If you faithfully and obediently walk in the principles of a holy life in this contemporary world, you will be associated with tags like been strict, inhuman, unfriendly, old-fashion, barbaric, conservative and the like. Since these associative tags are not easy to embrace, those who had once held firm to godly principles and guidelines become conformists and yield to negative influences. The evil influences that have enshrouded the atmosphere around us benumb our consciences to the extent that we lose sight on our moral compasses.

In our world today, we are witnessing a decrease in holiness. Absolute Christianity is giving way to spiritual fanaticism and normalism. Secret associations, séances, satanic witchery, spiritist mediums and occultism have become so ubiquitous that the faithful few always suffer the text of conformity and compromise. The integrity of men and women are tested daily and many are they who sell their priceless worth (integrity) for frivolous worldly gains.

When you are confronted to tell a lie in order to cover up a particular sin, to compromise in an evil deal, to engage in a premarital or extramarital sex, yield to bribery and corruption, to smuggle assets, compact group or institutional assets for yourself, you are hovering between two opinions. The choice is between whether to exchange your expensive asset (your integrity and salvation) for that worldly pleasure or temporal enjoyment?

The devil comes to us in diverse ways, to Joseph it was a temptation to compromise his chastity; to Naboth, it was a demand for his family treasure; to Daniel it was a threat to give in his prayer life and fidelity to God; to the three Hebrew boys (Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah) it was a call to compromise their faith in God; to Jesus Christ it was a call to denial His Lordship and bow in exchange for worldly treasures. To you, it may be that you are pricked to surrender your chastity or to be hooked to drugs or alcohol, or to engage in evil associations or secret societies. Remember that all these are calls for you to compromise; and a bargain for your hard earned integrity. Moreover, if you find yourself in a position or rank with several subordinates or opportunities, be careful not to misuse your power because it will make you prone to temptation.

When you are tempted to do wrong or pressured to sell your integrity, remember the rules of life; Thou shalt have no other gods before me (God), Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth, Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain, Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. 13 Thou shalt not kill. 14 Thou shalt not commit adultery. 15 Thou shalt not steal. 16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. 17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's. (1 Kings 21:1-3; Daniel 1:8; Daniel 3:8-18; Mathew 4:1-11; Exodus 20:1-18)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57293234Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:12:16 +0000Clement AsanteINTEGRITY NOT FOR SALE Living amidst the culture of mediocrity and spiritual decay has caused many to forsake their moral principles. If you faithfully and obediently walk in the principles of a holy life in this contemporary world, you will be...
Living amidst the culture of mediocrity and spiritual decay has caused many to forsake their moral principles. If you faithfully and obediently walk in the principles of a holy life in this contemporary world, you will be associated with tags like been strict, inhuman, unfriendly, old-fashion, barbaric, conservative and the like. Since these associative tags are not easy to embrace, those who had once held firm to godly principles and guidelines become conformists and yield to negative influences. The evil influences that have enshrouded the atmosphere around us benumb our consciences to the extent that we lose sight on our moral compasses.

In our world today, we are witnessing a decrease in holiness. Absolute Christianity is giving way to spiritual fanaticism and normalism. Secret associations, séances, satanic witchery, spiritist mediums and occultism have become so ubiquitous that the faithful few always suffer the text of conformity and compromise. The integrity of men and women are tested daily and many are they who sell their priceless worth (integrity) for frivolous worldly gains.

When you are confronted to tell a lie in order to cover up a particular sin, to compromise in an evil deal, to engage in a premarital or extramarital sex, yield to bribery and corruption, to smuggle assets, compact group or institutional assets for yourself, you are hovering between two opinions. The choice is between whether to exchange your expensive asset (your integrity and salvation) for that worldly pleasure or temporal enjoyment?

The devil comes to us in diverse ways, to Joseph it was a temptation to compromise his chastity; to Naboth, it was a demand for his family treasure; to Daniel it was a threat to give in his prayer life and fidelity to God; to the three Hebrew boys (Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah) it was a call to compromise their faith in God; to Jesus Christ it was a call to denial His Lordship and bow in exchange for worldly treasures. To you, it may be that you are pricked to surrender your chastity or to be hooked to drugs or alcohol, or to engage in evil associations or secret societies. Remember that all these are calls for you to compromise; and a bargain for your hard earned integrity. Moreover, if you find yourself in a position or rank with several subordinates or opportunities, be careful not to misuse your power because it will make you prone to temptation.

When you are tempted to do wrong or pressured to sell your integrity, remember the rules of life; Thou shalt have no other gods before me (God), Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth, Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain, Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. 13 Thou shalt not kill. 14 Thou shalt not commit adultery. 15 Thou shalt not steal. 16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. 17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's. (1 Kings 21:1-3; Daniel 1:8; Daniel 3:8-18; Mathew 4:1-11; Exodus 20:1-18)]]>900falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-the-gate-of-salvation--5725199712 And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son-inlaw, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place:
13 for we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the Lord; and the Lord hath sent us to destroy it.
14 And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons-in-law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the Lord will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons-in-law.
15 And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city.
16 And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the Lord being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.
17 And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.
26 But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57251997Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:36:37 +0000Clement AsanteKJV Genesis 19:12-17, 26 12 And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son-inlaw, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place: 13 for we will destroy this place, because the cry of...12 And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son-inlaw, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place:
13 for we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the Lord; and the Lord hath sent us to destroy it.
14 And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons-in-law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the Lord will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons-in-law.
15 And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city.
16 And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the Lord being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.
17 And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.
26 But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.]]>901falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/worldly-entertainment-in-christianity--57251184
Much of the Church services of today are directed towards the idea of entertainment. It is generally assumed by many churches in these final hours of the world's history that their members must have a jolly good time or else they will leave the church and go to one which has a better singing band, a funnier preacher, a bigger stage, and more brilliant lighting effects. In many circles, a successful, effective church worship service is measured by the extent to which the people have been entertained. The Church has gradually lowered her testimony, overlooked and then winked at, and excused the frivolities at this end time. Not only has the Church done this, she has also tolerated them in her borders and now, sadly speaking, she has adopted them with the excuse of reaching the masses.

My first point of argument is that providing amusement or entertainment such as choreography, musical concerts, drama, dinners, and picnics for the people has not been spoken of in any portion of the Holy Bible as a function of the Church. If providing entertainment in the Church was the work of the Christian, why did not Christ speak of it? "Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature." Short and sharp was the command and it is clear enough. Had the work of providing entertainment been the work of the Church, Christ would have added, "and provide entertainment for those who hate the Gospel." However, no such words have been found. Christ did not even think about it. Then again, "He gave some apostles, some prophets, some pastors and teachers, for the work of the ministry." Where do entertainers come in? The Holy Spirit never mentioned them. Were the prophets persecuted because they entertained the people or because they refused? There has not been an entertainer among the list of martyrs.

Again, the provision of entertainment by the Church is in direct opposition to the teaching and life of Christ and all His apostles. What was the attitude of the Church to the world? "Ye are the salt," [something the world will spew out, not swallow], not sugar candy.

If Christ had introduced more of the bright and pleasant elements that is being used by the Church today into His mission during His first advent, He would have been more popular. However, He went to the cross because of the searching and convicting nature of His teaching. I do not hear Him say, "Peter, run after these people, and tell them we will have a different style of preaching tomorrow, something short and attractive with very little preaching. We will have a pleasant evening for the people. Tell them they will definitely enjoy it. Hurry up, Peter, we must get the people by all means!"

Beloved Readers, Jesus had pity on sinners and even cried for them, but NEVER SOUGHT TO ENTERTAIN THEM. Our search in all the writings of the apostles for any trace of entertainment in the four Gospels will be in vain. Their message was, "Come out, keep out, keep clean out!" Clearly, anything that is close to fooling and entertainment was absent in their preaching. They were very confident in the Gospel and so they employed no other weapon. When Peter and John were arrested and locked up for preaching, the Church organized a prayer meeting, but they did not pray, "Lord, enable Your servants so that by a wise use of entertainment, we may show the people around us how happy we are." They did not have the time to arrange entertainments because they did not stop preaching Christ. Scattered by persecution, they went everywhere preaching the Gospel. They "turned the world upside down." That is the difference!

Finally, I must state clearly that the use of entertainment by the Church has not been a successful one. Instead, it does great harm to new and young converts to the Christian faith. I dare anyone to boldly come forward and testify that he or she was led to Christ through entertainment in the Church. I bet there is no answer because it is a general fact that the use of entertainment by the Church does not produce converts. The need of the hour for the Church in these evil last days is earnest spirituality that is devoid of worldly entertainments. There is the urgent need of sound Biblical doctrine, so understood and felt, to the extent that it sets us on fire. It's my earnest prayer that may God clear the Church of all the rot and rubbish that the Devil has imposed on her and bring back to us the methods that the apostles successfully used to win souls in past ages.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57251184Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:25:07 +0000Clement AsanteThere is an evil within Christianity in these last days that can easily be seen by even the most shortsighted person. This evil has developed at an abnormal rate. There is no greater harm that the Devil has done to the Church in these last days than...
Much of the Church services of today are directed towards the idea of entertainment. It is generally assumed by many churches in these final hours of the world's history that their members must have a jolly good time or else they will leave the church and go to one which has a better singing band, a funnier preacher, a bigger stage, and more brilliant lighting effects. In many circles, a successful, effective church worship service is measured by the extent to which the people have been entertained. The Church has gradually lowered her testimony, overlooked and then winked at, and excused the frivolities at this end time. Not only has the Church done this, she has also tolerated them in her borders and now, sadly speaking, she has adopted them with the excuse of reaching the masses.

My first point of argument is that providing amusement or entertainment such as choreography, musical concerts, drama, dinners, and picnics for the people has not been spoken of in any portion of the Holy Bible as a function of the Church. If providing entertainment in the Church was the work of the Christian, why did not Christ speak of it? "Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature." Short and sharp was the command and it is clear enough. Had the work of providing entertainment been the work of the Church, Christ would have added, "and provide entertainment for those who hate the Gospel." However, no such words have been found. Christ did not even think about it. Then again, "He gave some apostles, some prophets, some pastors and teachers, for the work of the ministry." Where do entertainers come in? The Holy Spirit never mentioned them. Were the prophets persecuted because they entertained the people or because they refused? There has not been an entertainer among the list of martyrs.

Again, the provision of entertainment by the Church is in direct opposition to the teaching and life of Christ and all His apostles. What was the attitude of the Church to the world? "Ye are the salt," [something the world will spew out, not swallow], not sugar candy.

If Christ had introduced more of the bright and pleasant elements that is being used by the Church today into His mission during His first advent, He would have been more popular. However, He went to the cross because of the searching and convicting nature of His teaching. I do not hear Him say, "Peter, run after these people, and tell them we will have a different style of preaching tomorrow, something short and attractive with very little preaching. We will have a pleasant evening for the people. Tell them they will definitely enjoy it. Hurry up, Peter, we must get the people by all means!"

Beloved Readers, Jesus had pity on sinners and even cried for them, but NEVER SOUGHT TO ENTERTAIN THEM. Our search in all the writings of the apostles for any trace of entertainment in the four Gospels will be in vain. Their message was, "Come out, keep out, keep clean out!" Clearly, anything that is close to fooling and entertainment was absent in their preaching. They were very confident in the Gospel and so they employed no other weapon. When Peter and John were arrested and locked up for preaching, the Church organized a prayer meeting, but they did not pray, "Lord, enable Your servants so that by a wise use of entertainment, we may show the people around us how happy we are." They did not have the time to arrange entertainments because they did not stop preaching Christ. Scattered by persecution, they went everywhere preaching the Gospel. They "turned...]]>900falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-jesus-could-save-me--57180005
But then He called out; "Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? I quickly looked around and saw no one. I softly replied; "No man, Lord." And then He said unto me; "Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more."

I couldn't believe it. I have heard of this Jesus, but I didn't know that He was so much loving and forgiving. When I left the place, I determined to live a pure and holy life to glorify my new King. He set me free from the demons that made my life a wretch, and made me into a beautiful daughter of God.

My dear friend, if Jesus could save me, He can save you too. Why don't you give all your heart to Him today! You will never regret you did.

(This devotional is based on John 8:1-11 and Luke 8:2)

Stay blessed and keep shining for King]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57180005Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:25:10 +0000Clement AsanteMy name is Mary Magdalene. My life was in a total mess when I met Jesus. Possessed with seven demons and rightfully accused of adultery, I couldn't look straight into His eyes. With pangs of fear that only Jesus could see, I was waiting for the first...
But then He called out; "Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? I quickly looked around and saw no one. I softly replied; "No man, Lord." And then He said unto me; "Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more."

I couldn't believe it. I have heard of this Jesus, but I didn't know that He was so much loving and forgiving. When I left the place, I determined to live a pure and holy life to glorify my new King. He set me free from the demons that made my life a wretch, and made me into a beautiful daughter of God.

My dear friend, if Jesus could save me, He can save you too. Why don't you give all your heart to Him today! You will never regret you did.

(This devotional is based on John 8:1-11 and Luke 8:2)

Stay blessed and keep shining for King]]>892falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-ready--57179401
My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, I don't know when Christ shall come. I am no prophet, though I love the subject of prophecy. Moreover, I hate date-fixing; it does great harm. I only assert that Christ shall come again one day soon to set up His kingdom, and that it shall take the world exceedingly by surprise. It shall come on men suddenly. It shall break on the world all at once. It shall not have been talked over, prepared for and looked forward to by everybody. It shall awaken men's minds like a cry of fire at midnight. It shall startle men's hearts like a trumpet blown bedsides their beds. Like Pharaoh and his army, men shall know nothing until the very waters are upon them. Before they can recover their breath and know where they are, they shall find that the Lord has come.

I suspect you think that the present order of things shall not end quite so suddenly. I suspect you cling to the idea that there shall be a time when all shall know the Lord's day is near, and shall be able to forsake their sins, abandon their earthly businesses, and prepare to meet the Lord. If you have got such a notion, give it up forever. If anything is clear in unfulfilled prophecy, this one fact seems clear, that the Lord's coming SHALL BE SUDDEN, and take men by surprise; and any view of prophecy which destroys the possibility of its being a sudden event, is deadly.

Everything which is written in Scripture on this point confirms the truth that Christ's second coming shall be sudden. "As a snare shall it come on the face of all those who dwell on the earth" (Luke 21:35), says one place. "As a thief in the night" (2 Peter 3:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:2), says another. "As the lightning" (Matthew 24:27), says a third. "In an hour when no man thinks" (Luke 12:40), says a fourth. "At a time when they shall be saying Peace and safety" (1 Thessalonians 5:3), says a fifth.

Our Lord Himself uses two most striking comparisons when dwelling on this point. He says in one place that as it was in the days of Lot, so shall it be in the days when the Son of man is revealed (Luke 17:28). DO YOU REMEMBER HOW IT WAS?

In the days when Lot went out of Sodom the men of Sodom were eating and drinking, planting and building, marrying and giving in marriage. The sun rose as usual. They thought of nothing but the things of the world. They saw no sign of danger. But all at once the fire of God fell upon them and destroyed them (Genesis 19:24)!

He says in another place that, "As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man" (Matthew 24:37). DO YOU REMEMBER HOW IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH?

Before the flood came on the earth, there was no appearance of anything so fearful near at hand. The sun rose and set as usual. The day and night followed each other in regular succession. The grass and trees and crops were growing. The businesses of the world were going on; and though Noah preached continually and warned men of coming danger, no one believed him!

But at last one day the rain began and did not stop. The waters ran and did not stop. The flood came and the flood swelled. The flood went on and covered one thing after another, and all were drowned who were not in the ark. Everything in which was the breath of life perished (Genesis 7:10 - 24).

Now, as the flood took the world by surprise, just so shall the coming of the Son of man be. It shall come on men like a thunderclap. In the midst of the world's business, when everything is going on just as usual. In such an hour as this, the Lord Jesus Christ shall return! He that hath ears to hear, let him hear (Matthew 11:15).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57179401Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:48:37 +0000Clement AsanteTherefore BE YE ALSO READY: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh" (Matthew 24:44; Emphasis Supplied). My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, I don't know when Christ shall come. I am no prophet, though I love the subject of...
My dear Brother or Sister in Christ, I don't know when Christ shall come. I am no prophet, though I love the subject of prophecy. Moreover, I hate date-fixing; it does great harm. I only assert that Christ shall come again one day soon to set up His kingdom, and that it shall take the world exceedingly by surprise. It shall come on men suddenly. It shall break on the world all at once. It shall not have been talked over, prepared for and looked forward to by everybody. It shall awaken men's minds like a cry of fire at midnight. It shall startle men's hearts like a trumpet blown bedsides their beds. Like Pharaoh and his army, men shall know nothing until the very waters are upon them. Before they can recover their breath and know where they are, they shall find that the Lord has come.

I suspect you think that the present order of things shall not end quite so suddenly. I suspect you cling to the idea that there shall be a time when all shall know the Lord's day is near, and shall be able to forsake their sins, abandon their earthly businesses, and prepare to meet the Lord. If you have got such a notion, give it up forever. If anything is clear in unfulfilled prophecy, this one fact seems clear, that the Lord's coming SHALL BE SUDDEN, and take men by surprise; and any view of prophecy which destroys the possibility of its being a sudden event, is deadly.

Everything which is written in Scripture on this point confirms the truth that Christ's second coming shall be sudden. "As a snare shall it come on the face of all those who dwell on the earth" (Luke 21:35), says one place. "As a thief in the night" (2 Peter 3:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:2), says another. "As the lightning" (Matthew 24:27), says a third. "In an hour when no man thinks" (Luke 12:40), says a fourth. "At a time when they shall be saying Peace and safety" (1 Thessalonians 5:3), says a fifth.

Our Lord Himself uses two most striking comparisons when dwelling on this point. He says in one place that as it was in the days of Lot, so shall it be in the days when the Son of man is revealed (Luke 17:28). DO YOU REMEMBER HOW IT WAS?

In the days when Lot went out of Sodom the men of Sodom were eating and drinking, planting and building, marrying and giving in marriage. The sun rose as usual. They thought of nothing but the things of the world. They saw no sign of danger. But all at once the fire of God fell upon them and destroyed them (Genesis 19:24)!

He says in another place that, "As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man" (Matthew 24:37). DO YOU REMEMBER HOW IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH?

Before the flood came on the earth, there was no appearance of anything so fearful near at hand. The sun rose and set as usual. The day and night followed each other in regular succession. The grass and trees and crops were growing. The businesses of the world were going on; and though Noah preached continually and warned men of coming danger, no one believed him!

But at last one day the rain began and did not stop. The waters ran and did not stop. The flood came and the flood swelled. The flood went on and covered one thing after another, and all were drowned who were not in the ark. Everything in which was the breath of life perished (Genesis 7:10 - 24).

Now, as the flood took the world by surprise, just so shall the coming of the Son of man be. It shall come on men like a thunderclap. In the midst of the world's business, when everything is going on just as usual. In such an hour as this, the Lord Jesus Christ shall return! He that hath ears to hear, let him hear (Matthew 11:15).]]>901falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-consider-it-as-a-waste--57167504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57167504Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:38:47 +0000Clement AsanteMy dear Brother or Sister in Christ, if you devote your time, your money, and your affections to the pursuit of worldly things at this end of the world, people do not find any fault. If you give yourself up to the service of MONEY, PLEASURE, or...900truefull