Pilgrim Echoes - Cross Perspective

 Pic: these pics are from bible!  The Bond of Love and Truth: Engraving God’s Heart in Our Lives A Devotional Study on Proverbs 3:3–4 and Exodus 33–34 “Let not  steadfast love  (chesed) and  faithfulness  (’emet) forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.” —  Proverbs 3:3–4 (ESV) Introduction: The Divine Attributes That Bind Heaven and Earth Proverbs 3:3–4 is not merely a wise saying. It is a  call to covenant living , urging us to internalize the two core attributes of God— Chesed  and  Emet —which He revealed to Moses when He showed His glory. These two divine qualities are not independent virtues, but deeply  entwined realities , working together in the redemptive heart of God. The invitation is clear:  Bind them around your neck , the seat of life and breath;  engrave them on your heart , the core of your mind a...

  How Should Christians View War, Capital Punishment, and Anti-Terror Operations? A Biblical Response in the Light of the Gospel In a world torn by violence, terrorism, and war, Christians often wrestle with deep and difficult questions: How do we process anti-terror operations, like Israel’s response to Hamas? How do we understand capital punishment and war in the light of the Bible? Most importantly, where does the Gospel fit in a world filled with bloodshed? The Bible is not silent on these issues. Though it never glorifies violence, it acknowledges the reality of sin, the need for justice, and God’s sovereign role in human affairs. It also offers the only lasting hope: the Gospel of peace through Jesus Christ. Let’s examine this topic in detail. 1. God’s View of Human Life and Justice From the first pages of Scripture, we see that human life is sacred: “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image.” (Genesis 9:6) Because hu...