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Some Rich Should Shut Up and Work Themselves

I remember a pastor told me not long ago, that there was some rich christian very close to Dr. Stephen Tong in some fashion, who mentioned that there should be some work put forth to translate Rev. Tong's works into … Continue reading

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Why I don't stay for Lunch

It would appear that it is a common thing for American Chinese Churches to have a whole meal after Sunday Worship Services. Usually at a very low cost if not free (some churches would have it free for first comers). … Continue reading

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On Short Mission Trip

It is a common thing in America, where Christians organize short mission trips to poor countries helping out in areas of medical or comforting needs. For the sake of Gospel, I will always approve; Anything else, if it is of … Continue reading

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One of the Great Sins of Chinese Churches

華人教會的一個大弱點就是愛推人事奉。用種種方式,把教會或任職人員弄成可憐兮兮的樣子,或以人情買同工,或以催動勉強式,等等都不符合聖經教導。 若不敬畏上帝,豈能事奉神。 若敬畏上帝,豈需被動? 這也是爲什麽這些教會常常在基本事奉上碰到問題。若不是教會信仰破產,就是好像非走靈恩派或人情派之路不可。

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Students of Truth

Those who do not wish to hear the truth, need not be taught of it.

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Teachers and Preachers

A preacher's greatest temptation is perhaps the persecution of the unrighteous. A Teacher's greatest temptation is perhaps the praises of men.

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On Seminary Study

The world has changed. Academic Courses can be obtained for free or a very very small fee. It is the diplomas and certificates and degrees that are the costly ones. There is a true structure, which is God made, and … Continue reading

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On those who love to encourage others to theological studies by sponsorship means

Why do not ye yourself? If you did, why do ye this and not profit others with what ye yourself have learned? I should say: "If I am to be a man of God, then let fire come down from … Continue reading

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On Making Assumptions

1. It is my assumption that many leaders love to make assumptions. 2. I have come to realize quite a number of American Chinese pastors' assumptions are often erred. Especially in matters of psychology. 3. Nonetheless, as pastors, it is … Continue reading

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Relativistic Questions

It has come to my attention that people ask relativistics questions out of cowardice, bearing ulterior motives. I have learned, whenever I encounter relativistic questions, it is always good to give relativistic answers: Q: Tim, do you know how to … Continue reading

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