tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938773303381182037.post7291330819356151052..comments2023-05-20T04:04:32.115-07:00Comments on A Reformed Baptist in Namibia: Christians confronting their Culture: Violence in the cityJoachim Rieckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00128214656869719733noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938773303381182037.post-58384519816740322562010-11-23T07:52:55.342-08:002010-11-23T07:52:55.342-08:00Brother, I was shocked when Kapambwe sent me the S...Brother, I was shocked when Kapambwe sent me the SMS about the assault and the theft. I was even more shocked when I learnt the details from one of our elders upon my return to Lusaka. I thought those things just happen in South Africa!!!<br /><br />Although many will say that this is because of poverty, ultimately it is due to sin in the heart. Why should I forcefully take from my innocent neighbour which he has worked for? Sin in the heart fails to respect the eighth commandment that forbids theft of any kind, and even the sixth commandment that forbids personal injury and murder.<br /><br />In the light of the above, the solution is the gospel. So, while we look to the state to protect us, they can only medicate symptoms. Jesus alone can heal the heart!Conrad Mbewehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00560142646595019527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938773303381182037.post-54101980007295444022010-11-23T01:49:27.571-08:002010-11-23T01:49:27.571-08:00I have no answer to the 'why' question, no...I have no answer to the 'why' question, no comfort to offer my compatriot, but the most powerful reminder I have heard in the recent past of our heavenly hope; http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=92910939391<br />May the love of God sustain you, brother Nsenduluka. Sykes (Lusaka Baptist Church)Sykeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06848557235409851999noreply@blogger.com