Sreedhar's Journey

When I was a student we had to make sure we finished studying all the relevant textbooks for the subjects that we were going to be examined on.  I remember when the curriculum for our subjects were published we would buy them to make sure we knew everything listed.  A lot of cramming was done.  However, it was finally a supernatural intervention that got me through. Proverbs 30:5-6 Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar. Incredible wisdom presented in a nutshell in this chapter. Though the writer starts very modestly, to the point of belittling himself, he displays insightful observations of things around him.  He starts by acknowledging the need to honor God and not do things that would make him at odds with the Lord. There is an interesting request in this chapter not to make him rich or poor. Thereby helping him to stay right with God. ...

Are you an accountant? You have an important role. You help us keep track of everything, both the financial and non-financial assets of an organization. It helps in accountability and sustains the integrity of both the organization and the individuals involved in running it. It was no different in Moses' time. Exodus 38:21, This is the inventory of the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the Testimony, which was counted according to the commandment of Moses, for the service of the Levites, by the hand of Ithamar, son of Aaron the priest. As you know the people gave generously to the point that it was too much and they had to stop the people from giving anymore. This would mean the inventory of bronze, silver, the various threads and wood were great. Want to learn more about giving and accounting? Check out the bible. It should not surprise us since it is the textbook of life. There is so much to learn from the Bible for everyday living. The principles given are timeless. I have said t...