doing right – CamisGWare

Peer Pressure

Exodus 23:2 ‘Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong’ Peer pressure is not a new thing; it has been around since the beginning of time. Our natural instinct is to take the easy option, to fit in, to feel accepted, to avoid rejection and to avoid danger. So when it comes to standing againstContinue reading “Peer Pressure”

Facing opposition

Psalm 56:4 It would appear that the habit of criticising prominent people and trying to pull them down has been going on since the beginning of time. King David of Israel who lived 3000 years ago had to contend with opposition, negativity, gossip, fake news and scandalous accusations as his enemies tried to dethrone him.Continue reading “Facing opposition”

Who is right?

Proverbs 21:2 Each one of us is clever enough to convince ourselves that we are right or that we are doing the right thing. We may start off hesitant, but we eventually come up with enough arguments to justify our actions. This is true even if it ends up hurting someone else. Often, we don’tContinue reading “Who is right?”

The Bible

2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Bible is a big book full of stories, poems, proverbs, parables biographies, letters and more. Most of it is easy to read and understand while some parts are difficult to make sense of. The Bible points people to God and helps those who decide to serve and follow Jesus. There areContinue reading “The Bible”

Two wrongs

You may have heard the saying “Two wrongs don’t make a right.” I am certain I learnt this at an early age and I wonder if the origin comes from this verse in the Bible. Revenge and retaliation seem to be natural responses when we are wronged. Instead of waiting for or being content withContinue reading “Two wrongs”

More than words

“Actions speak louder than words.” None of us are impressed when we are promised something and it never happens. None of us are happy when we are told we are important or valued but are treated like second class citizens. None of us like being told we are loved but never get to feel theContinue reading “More than words”