Kameel Majdali's Road Ahead

They are among the most famous, familiar, and influential precepts known to humanity. They have offered a framework of moral, ethical, and spiritual conduct which continues to prove lofty, indeed, loftier, than anything we have ever seen before or since. So profound has been their influence that they have been rightly viewed as the foundation of the western legal system, the rule of law, and of moral society. It also inspired a legendary movie by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Charlton Heston. Of course, we are talking about the Ten Commandments, God’s law as given to Moses on Mount Sinai. Known as עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדִּבְּרוֹת , Aseret ha’Dibrot, the 10 Commandments have had a profound influence on the Hebrew people, the Old and New Testament, and the world. They are mentioned twice in the Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:4-21. Since Deuteronomy is the retelling of the Law to the generation of Israelites born in the wilderness, it is fitting that it be repeated (Deutero...

Having gone on an adventure in understanding the great cultural civil war, which is fighting for the heart and soul of western civilisation, we have begun to look at practical issues. How, on earth, should you respond to the massive challenges that lie before us? While it may be tempting to retreat into one’s ‘safe space’ and try to ‘wait things out,’ we are discovering this is not an option. The culture war will not leave the church, nor Christians, alone. You can only be exempted as a conscientious objector if you don’t believe that faith and family are worth the fight. And it that case, you are risking everything in the process and you will be forced to surrender. In the previous article, we looked at the fact that neutrality is not an option. Key points were 1. Be in the know; 2. Don’t run from the fight; 3. Have wisdom to know when not to respond (Proverbs 26:4) and when to respond (Proverbs 26:5). How to Respond If you must do Option 2 - to answer a fool acc...

F or, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, 2 I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land — Joel 3:1-2 Introduction God loves His people and wants to get their attention before it is too late. His method? Natural disasters like locusts and droughts. By turning, indeed, returning to the LORD, they will be restored and blessed. The Book of Joel introduces us to the ‘Day of the Lord.’ For the unrighteous, it will be calamitous but for the righteous, it will be a great reward. In addition, we learn about the latter day outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the final gathering of rebellious nations to the Valley of Decision, leading to their defeat and the establishment of God’s kingdom. Hebrew Name of Joel Yo’ el means ‘ Ya...

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up - James 4:6-10 We have learned that there is nothing under heaven more wonderful than being called of God. Remember, this is not a mark of divine favouritism, since God does not play favourites (Acts 10:34). Favouritism means heaping favour, care, and substance on one party at the expense of detriment of another. Doing so is a foolish thing for it can cause serious, long-term family disharmony. For example, Isaac favoured his macho son Esau over his more domestic son Jacob - Rebecca, si...

The issue is becoming all too familiar - and tiresome, too. Yet, we can’t afford to retreat into some safe space. Brexit is big time stuff and being informed and understanding the times can bring us halfway towards a solution. In June 2016, the British electorate voted 52% to 48% to leave the European Union, a regional bloc they had been a part of since 1973. This is no small move and can be rightly seen as the biggest issue facing the United Kingdom since the end of the second world war. In many ways, it is like a grand geo-political divorce. Brexit became part of British law. Article 50 of the EU was invoked by the UK in March 2017, basically serving notice that it intended to leave the Union in 2 years time. The referendum resulted in the resignation of then Tory Prime Minister David Cameron and the rise of Theresa May as his successor. Like a dutiful minister, Mrs. May has worked hard to implement the will of the people, so it seems. Yet, there have been challenges...