Apparently, in the face of the nationwide catastrophes brought about by the twin terror typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng, some officials have the gall to hoard foreign-sent relief and aid in their cavernous warehouses.
Now I confess that when I saw ella's blogpost I was infuriated. However, in these volatile times, I believe that we must all keep a level head until we have all the facts.
In the interest of fairness, here's the DSWD's side.
Obviously, the DSWD can always issue statements of this nature in their defense. But why is it that we, even as Christ-followers, are more ready to assume and believe the worst when it comes to our government officials? I know, I know.
In the interest of fairness, here's the DSWD's side.
Obviously, the DSWD can always issue statements of this nature in their defense. But why is it that we, even as Christ-followers, are more ready to assume and believe the worst when it comes to our government officials? I know, I know.
I know.
Still, regardless of who is telling the truth, I believe the most responsible things we can do are:
1) Let us do our part. let us volunteer. Let us give. Let us be "Christ in flesh" to those who need compassion and care, help and rehabilitation.
2) Let us not just share relief; let us share the Gospel. The balance is in Isa.40:1-8 where God says to "comfort, comfort my people..."
With what? "...Cry out, 'The grass withers and flowers fade but My Word lasts forever." [emphasis added]
Relief goods will be consumed in 2-3 days, max. But the Gospel endures and outlasts all of life's storms.
3) Let us PRAY for our government officials and institutions. They can be unreacheable to us, but they cannot hide from God's mighty Hands that move in response to our prayers.
1) Let us do our part. let us volunteer. Let us give. Let us be "Christ in flesh" to those who need compassion and care, help and rehabilitation.
2) Let us not just share relief; let us share the Gospel. The balance is in Isa.40:1-8 where God says to "comfort, comfort my people..."
With what? "...Cry out, 'The grass withers and flowers fade but My Word lasts forever." [emphasis added]
Relief goods will be consumed in 2-3 days, max. But the Gospel endures and outlasts all of life's storms.
3) Let us PRAY for our government officials and institutions. They can be unreacheable to us, but they cannot hide from God's mighty Hands that move in response to our prayers.
As followers of Jesus we are to be salt and light. Among other things, this means that we are better off as part of the solution and not part of the problem.
May the God of Peace soon crush satan and his minions underneath the feet of the righteous.
May the God of Peace soon crush satan and his minions underneath the feet of the righteous.
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