MY DIARY

. Christianity and Social Reform in India: Love that Transformed a Nation 🔥 The Darkness of the Sati System For centuries in some parts of India, there existed a tragic practice known as Sati , where a widow was expected — or sometimes forced — to die by burning herself on her husband’s funeral pyre. It was justified in the name of honor and purity, but in reality many women were victims of fear, superstition, and social pressure. Widows were often seen as cursed, useless, or burden on the family. 🕊️ How Sati Came to an End The practice began to be questioned strongly in the early 1800s. Two major forces worked together: 1. Indian Reformers Raja Ram Mohan Roy courageously fought against Sati using scriptural arguments and social reasoning. He wrote articles, met leaders, and raised awareness about the suffering of widows. 2. Christian Missionaries William Carey , a Baptist missionary, saw Sati with his own eyes in 1799 and was deeply heartbroken. He began colle...

  Business Can Bless Others and Glorify God 📖 Key Verse: Proverbs 11:26 – "People curse the one who hoards grain, but they pray God’s blessing on the one who is willing to sell." 1. Business is a Way to Serve Others Business is not just about making money ; it’s about providing value to others. A godly business provides goods and services that help communities thrive . Lesson: A business run with integrity meets needs and serves society . 🔹 Biblical Example: Boaz, the Businessman (Ruth 2-4) Boaz was a wealthy landowner and allowed the poor (like Ruth) to gather grain . He treated his workers well and blessed Naomi’s family by marrying Ruth. Lesson: A godly businessman can help others and change lives . 🔹 Modern Example: A Christian Store Owner A shopkeeper sells fair-priced goods and hires employees from the local church. He supports his workers’ families and helps the poor . Lesson: Business is an opportunity to provide jobs, support fami...

  God Expects Growth and Multiplication 📖 Key Verse: Matthew 25:16-17 – "The one who had received five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five more talents. Likewise, the one with two talents made two more." 1. God's Principle of Growth From Genesis to Revelation , God’s design is growth, increase, and fruitfulness . Everything God creates is meant to multiply —whether it's resources, skills, knowledge, or businesses . 🔹 Example: In Genesis 1:28, God blessed Adam and Eve, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply.” This applies not only to people but also to our work and productivity . 2. The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) The master gave 5, 2, and 1 talent (a large sum of money) to three servants. The first two servants doubled their talents through wise business. The third servant buried his talent and was rebuked for laziness . Lesson: God expects us to grow, invest, and multiply what He has given us, not waste it. ...