Words of the Bible

Why Is It That Women of the Church of God Wear Veils During the Service?

When I see the pictures or videos about the Church of God, there’s something interesting. How can they all look the same during services? Every female member wears a veil, whereas every male member wears nothing. God set regulations for services. One of them is about the veil. Is wearing a veil God’s regulation? Sure! “A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God …” 1 Corinthians 11:7 The Bible teaches us that men should not wear anything while praying or during the service. If they do not follow this, even if they want to worship God, they will only dishonor God. I see. Shall we see a woman’s case? “And every…

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A Life With Goals

When we look back on our past lives, at night after finishing each day or at the end of the year, even though we were given the same period of time, some of us might live faithfully and some might not. The difference comes from whether we had a goal or not. When we set a goal and do our best to achieve the goal, a fruitful result is produced. That’s why an individual or a group sets a goal when starting their work. It is the same in our life of faith. While the same period of time flows, those who have a spiritual goal live a faithful life, looking forward to the blessings and glory that they will…

Those Who Please God

God has promised to give His children, who dwell in Zion, the eternal inheritance of the kingdom of heaven where there is no death or pain or sorrow. Giving thanks and glory to God for granting us the promise of the eternal heavenly kingdom which we will possess for ever and ever, we should follow God wherever He leads us, having faith. The Bible says that a wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother (Pr 10:1). As wise sons and daughters of God, we should live a gracious life without any regrets for the gospel, thinking about how we can please God and what kind of faith and determination we must have…

Do Not Be Arrogant

Now, our lost brothers and sisters scattered all around the world are coming to Zion like clouds. Our attitude of mind should be more mature than ever. As more and more people are being led into the truth, we need more leaders who can help and guide the new members. We are God's workers who have been called by God earlier and are participating in the holy work of the gospel. When we fear God, humble ourselves and serve our brothers and sisters, the gospel work will be accomplished more swiftly. Not only should we listen to the word of God, but also we should put the teachings of God into practice. If we act like Christians only in Zion…

The Promises of God

A promise is a commitment by someone to do or not to do something. It is made between two parties. So, every promise has two sides: that of the giver and that of the receiver. The Bible, consisting of 66 books, contains a multitude of God’s promises to His people—the promises made between God and mankind. The Old Testament is the old covenant given by God to the Hebrew people, and the New Testament is the new cov- enant given by God to us. No one can change this promise of God—not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen—or replace it with anything else. So, the Bible tells us never to add to or take away from…

Your Stubbornness and Unrepentant Heart

By the grace of God, we have been called to become the people of Zion and received redemption; our countless sins and transgressions have been forgiven. Since we have received such overwhelming grace, we should live a life of repentantance perfect enough for us to stand before God. As the day of our salvation comes closer, if we are still going against the will of God with our sinful nature, stubbornness and unrepentant hearts, the forgiveness of sins that we have received will lose its meaning. Originally, we are sinners who committed grievous sins in heaven and were cast down to this earth. Keeping this fact in mind, we should always humble ourselves before God. We must not betray the…

What Shall We Give to God?

God has given us blessings including eternal life and has even promised us the authority to rule in the kingdom of heaven. God has not only forgiven all our sins and transgressions we committed in heaven, but He has also been willing to sacrifice for us, sinners, even to the point of death as the lamb for a burnt offering every day, so that we will change to become worthy as a royal priesthood of heaven and receive eternal life. How can we repay God’s great love for us? What can we give to our Father and Mother who have spared no sacrifice or devotion to save us, Their children, and are always with us? When we pray to our…

The Bible Is a Manual for Our Salvation

When we purchase an electrical appliance, there is one thing that we need to look at first before we use it: That is the manual. Only after we read through the manual about the product’s features, instructions on how to use it, warnings and so on, can we use the product properly for a long time without any problems. As a manual includes all the information about the product, so the Bible offers us all the instructions and guidance to go to heaven. To put it simply, the Bible is a “manual for salvation.” The 66 books of the Bible specifically illustrates the way to heaven according to God’s direct teachings, and gives us object lessons by describing the spiritual…

The Kingdom of Ants Built through Teamwork and Sacrifice

There are insects that we easily see when we look down while walking down the street. They are ants; they are found not only in streets, but also near tree barks, in playgrounds, and unfortunately in houses, too. Some people take them lightly, because they are small insects that are easily spotted all around us, but little do they know that ants have been living on earth from time immemorial—since the Cretaceous, the last period of the Mesozoic era. While callipogon relictus and dung beetles—distant relatives of ants—are endangered1, ants have become so prosperous that the total number of ants on earth is estimated to be ten quadrillion. There are about 15,000 species of ants, with about 5,000 species recorded…

The Sacrifice of God Who Came a Second Time

God is the King of kings and Lord of lords, so He is worthy to receive glory and honor and praise. God the Almighty came to this earth in the flesh, having left the glory of heaven behind, even a second time, with the single-minded desire to save us, His children. As parents are only concerned about their children, so God only cares about His heavenly children. This time, let us think about the meaning of God’s second coming, and learn the Biblical teachings about the holy and sublime love of God. God became flesh The Bible is a book that testifies about God who gives mankind eternal life (Jn 5:39). In regard to the great event that God came…

Whatever He Tells You

A wedding is taking place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother is there, and Jesus and His disciples have also been invited to the wedding. During the banquet, the wine is gone. Jesus’ mother says to the servants, “Do whatever Jesus tells you.” Pointing to six large jars, Jesus says to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” They fill every jar to the brim as Jesus has directed them. “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” The servants take a cup filled with water from the jar to the master of the banquet. The water has already been turned into wine before they knew it. When the master of the banquet tastes the…

Let Us Take Away Hate and Change Into Love

Once I read the words that define home as follows: “Home is the kingdom of a father, the world of a mother, and the paradise of children.” The reason “home can be the kingdom of a father, the world of a mother, and the paradise of children” is that at home there are careful consideration and love among family members. We are the members of the heavenly family, so we should unite in love. God refines us in the crucible of our “family,” where all our evil, worldly passions such as quarreling, hate and jealousy melt away, so that we may have good character like a crystal and change into love. In order to re-create each of us to be…

God Has Fulfilled His Great Work Through the Weak and the Humble

Dreams come true! If one has a dream and tries to fulfill the dream, it will surely come true. If he can achieve nothing, it proves that he has no dream. As a proverb says, “Where there is a will, there is a way.” 2,000 years ago, Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Jesus did not restrict this command to certain people; He gave the command to all people having the will to go. Whoever puts absolute trust in God can participate in God’s wonderful work. Each of us is to have a great ambition for the gospel: ‘I can…

Do Not Call Anything Impure That God Has Made Clean

Just as God said, “I am the LORD; in its time I will do this swiftly” (Isa 60:22), He is now accomplishing all the work of salvation very quickly. As we see our brothers and sisters streaming to Zion throughout the world, we should depend on God all the more and give all thanks and glory to God. When we read the book of Acts, we can see that when Paul preached God's word by the river, God opened the heart of a woman named Lydia to respond to Paul's message (Ac 16:13-15). It was not Paul who opened Lydia's heart. Since God opened her heart at that moment, she was deeply moved and accepted the word of God, and…

The Passover and the Sign of Promise

Today there is increasing tension in the whole world because of the news about disasters that are occurring in all parts of the earth. Continuous disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, abnormal weather phenomena, in addition to wars and conflicts—the Bible already warned of these disasters thousands of years ago. It is not too much to say that those disasters are pouring out all at once in this age—the age of the Holy Spirit which we are now living in. The reason why God has restored the Passover in this age is to protect His people from disasters. At the time of the Exodus 3,500 years ago, God let the Israelites know about the Passover above all things. It…

Why is there no cross in the Church of God?

I had a chat with my colleague today, but I couldn’t explain things properly. So I’m sad. What was it about? She goes to church, and so I told her cross-reverence is idolatry. Then she asked me how the cross can be an idol when it’s just a symbol of the church. I wanted to tell her in detail but I couldn’t remember any. Could you please tell me again why the cross is an idol? Sure. Shall we read the Ten Commandments first? “You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them…

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Time for Decision

There are times when we need to make decisions in our daily affairs and in our faith as well. What if we hesitate and delay making a decision? If we do not decide on something but just think about it, we will always remain the same, unable to go forward at all; rather, we will be controlled by our circumstances and go astray. Turgenev, one of Russia’s great writers, divided mankind into two basic types—Hamlet and Don Quixote. Hamlet represents a meditative, irresolute person whose power of direct action is paralyzed by self-doubt and reflection, whereas Don Quixote represents a decisive and active person who puts his or her thoughts into action with-out hesitation. What type of person are we…

My Joy Is in You

Joyful news has been continually reaching Zion these days. The gospel is now spreading much faster; every month many souls are led into life both nationwide and worldwide. The glory of the New Jerusalem our Mother is shining brighter and brighter, and we the people of Zion are receiving praise and honor, just as God has promised. All this is the grace of God who quickly fulfills the prophecies, and it is a result of the obedience of brothers and sisters to God's word. Our brothers and sisters obey Mother's teaching and meet each other always with a smile, and God gives us more joy. Christ's gospel causes joy to spring forth from deep within us. Rejoicing always, we shall…

Wind, the Invisible Force

Wind is invisible. However, we can definitely feel the presence of the wind. It is because the movement of the wind can be seen indirectly through swaying leaves, fluttering hair, and a spinning pinwheel. The power of the formless wind has even changed the history of mankind. In the sixteenth century, England, losing in a battle, won an unprecedented victory over Spain called Invincible Armada. The strong winds and currents that blew right at the perfect time worked in favor of the English taking down the Spanish ships. Wind is invisible but has a big impact on our lives, even affecting the rise and fall of a nation. What is wind? Wind, the movement of air Simply put, wind is…

You Do Not Realize Now

Before the Passover ceremony, Jesus Christ gets up and wraps a towel around his waist. And He pours water into a basin and begins to wash His disciples’ feet. At this, Peter does not know where to put himself and says, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” “No, you shall never wash my feet.” To Peter who keeps resisting Jesus says, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” After Jesus Himself washes the feet of disciples, He returns to His place and says, “Now that I have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you…