Dear Editor,
It seems that there are factions in our society, and even abroad in other countries, that seem not to want to hear from God or the things of his church.
I would like to endorse the position posited by our minister of national security on the subject of divine intervention. The comment made many unhappy, but let me assure those persons who might not believe in any such intervention that Jamaica is still primarily a Christian country, and God is very much alive and well in Jamaica, and we certainly do not intend to say any goodbyes any time soon.
In II Chronicles 7: 14, the Word says: "If my people which are called by my name should humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and will heal the land."
Those of us who know that God is true to his Word will also know that, while we make own efforts to solve our problems, in particular our crime situation, our efforts will all be in vain without the blessings and guidance of the Almighty.
Those who would silence the voice of the church, which is the beacon of light, and provides the moral compass of the society, will be engaging in an exercise of futility, and will know that the church will always speak out and take a position on issues that affect us and continue to be the conscience of our people.
Yes, the Bible is not the constitution, but our constitution is based on its biblical principles. It forms the core.
Cynthia Burton
cynthiacburton@hotmail.com
The salt of the Earth
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It seems that there are factions in our society, and even abroad in other countries, that seem not to want to hear from God or the things of his church.
I would like to endorse the position posited by our minister of national security on the subject of divine intervention. The comment made many unhappy, but let me assure those persons who might not believe in any such intervention that Jamaica is still primarily a Christian country, and God is very much alive and well in Jamaica, and we certainly do not intend to say any goodbyes any time soon.
In II Chronicles 7: 14, the Word says: "If my people which are called by my name should humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and will heal the land."
Those of us who know that God is true to his Word will also know that, while we make own efforts to solve our problems, in particular our crime situation, our efforts will all be in vain without the blessings and guidance of the Almighty.
Those who would silence the voice of the church, which is the beacon of light, and provides the moral compass of the society, will be engaging in an exercise of futility, and will know that the church will always speak out and take a position on issues that affect us and continue to be the conscience of our people.
Yes, the Bible is not the constitution, but our constitution is based on its biblical principles. It forms the core.
Cynthia Burton
cynthiacburton@hotmail.com
The salt of the Earth
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