Live by the Spirit

I was reading through Galatians chapter 6...(yes i know i am way behind the bible reading schedule...should be reading Colossians 4 by now...) and thought i would like to share my 2 cents.
In Gal 5:16-26, Paul tells us of 2 different nature, one is of the sinful nature and the other of the Spirit.

(Gal 5:19-21) The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

(debauchery means excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures)

A lot of times unknowingly in our life, we also live the same like this. Whenever we watch a movie, or go lepak with friends, our roving eyes will look for pretty girls. Sometimes, we will tell our friends about this thinking it is ok.

All these may seem trivial but Eph 5:3 tells us that there must not even be a hint of sexual immorality or impurity which are improper for us who are God's holy people. Verse 4 later on includes what we speak to other people about. The seriousness of this is highlighted in verse 5 again where people who practice this has no inheritance in the kingdom of God.

I remember once in college, me and my friends were discussing which actress was prettier in a movie, and without mentioning the details, it started to grow way overboard. After that i felt very empty and feel ashamed of myself because not only did these actions pollute my eyes. mind and heart.. i didn't glorify the name of God which has been entrusted on me.

Sometimes in our divine works, there may happen misunderstandings. But this passage reminds us that whatever happens, we should never cause dissensions or factions in church because it is part of the sinful nature. If we are provoked, so be it, be careful not to sow hatred in our hearts or take revenge because we are working for God not for men. Even Paul faced disagreements from inside and outside the church during his ministry. All of us are part of the household of God, everyone in church is MY family in Christ.

"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace" (Eph 4:3)

All of us receive the same Holy Spirit from Jesus because He has accepted us (Acts 15:8). If each one of us are accepted by Jesus, who are we to reject others?

The acts of the sinful nature are many but Paul gave us a very clear warning:

that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

(Gal 6:21)

All of us have one time or another fall into the traps of the sinful nature. If we keep on living like this...we will not inherit the kingdom of God.

The only way we can overcome this is to live by the Spirit and we will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. (Gal 6:16)

In our prayers tell the Holy Spirit to be the king in our lives. Meditate on living the life of the Spirit instead of the sinful nature. Then only can we bear the fruit of Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and faithfulness....where there is no room for lust, hatred or dissensions.

Meng Hui & Leonard Cooking Recipe

Thank God me and bro Leonard have the chance to cook for youth service. Eventhough i know the cooking is lousy...but still....here is the cooking recipe for dummies like us.

1) Mushroom soup

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a) Boil water

b) Pour in canned mushroom soup ingredients. (obviously)

2) Baked Bean with Potato and Luncheon Meat

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a) Cut the canned luncheon meat into cubes, cook the luncheon meat and take out after 5 mins

b) Put in the freshly cut potatoes and add some water....take out once the potato is softened.

c) Pour in the canned bake beans and cook. (Canned food saves our day)

d) Add in the cooked Potatoes and Luncheon meat.

e) Pour ketchup and add some sugar, water.

3) Yao Mak Vege

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a) Cook some garlic

b) Put in the vege and cook for awhile and it is done!

4) Fried Egg with Luncheon Meat

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a) Break the eggs into a bowl and beat them using a fork.

b) Add some salt.

c) Fry the eggs and put in some luncheon meat.

d) Add some soy sauce.

5) Fried Chicken

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a) Beforehand, marinade with: salt, pepper, sesame oil, soy sauce, cinamon powder, wine for cooking

b) Spread some cornflour on the chicken before cooking.

c) Fry chicken (we only discovered that it is so much faster to fry the chicken with more oil and bigger fire after taking ages to fry the first batch of chicken)

That's all.

Disclaimer: We are in no way experts in this field and shall not be held liable for any eating disorders or cooking disasters for adhering to steps in the said recipe.