The Master Deceiver

Deception is one of the symptoms of an evil mind. It can really make a relationship go sour and also result in down fall. The story of deception began in the Garden of Eden after the Creation.
God who is Holy, Loving created the whole world along with all its elements and then at last He created human beings. The first humans were Adam and Eve. God gave them the ownership over the Earth and blessed them to enjoy and multiply. He also gave them a command. It was to eat of every tree except for one. God said that if they disobey and eat of that tree they would certainly die. Adam and Eve were very happy and they were enjoying themselves in the Garden.
Now, Satan was very cunning. He had and still has big problem with God and Godliness. He never could tolerate that Adam and Eve were living happily like in fairy stories and they were enjoying the fellowship of God. Their contentment and happiness was hard for Satan to digest.
One day as Eve was relaxing and enjoying the beautiful scenery and listening to the music of the birds in the trees, Satan came to Eve in the form of a serpent. At first he planted a seed of doubt in Eve’s heart. It was against God. Satan tried to make Eve think that after all, God’s rule about not eating a specific fruit was too restrictive for them. Satan subtly made her to think that God was not thinking for their good but that He was selfish. Eve foolishly believed Satan’s lies.
Then Satan also deceived Eve by saying that eating the forbidden fruit will bring knowledge, power and freedom. At that vulnerable moment, Eve forgot God’s word that disobeying His law would bring death and disaster. Suddenly, the fruit looked too good to her eyes. She felt that God’s law was too heavy to obey and too restrictive. Instead Satan’s words seemed true, affectionate and sensible.
In one week moment Eve stopped to weigh her thoughts and went on to make the biggest blunder of her life. She believed that God was wrong, His plans are not for her benefit and the forbidden fruit was indeed wonderful and attractive.
In fact, the fruit was of no special value, but Satan was only trying to make Adam and Eve disobey God and loose their happiness and he won. Eve ate the fruit and also gave to Adam. But in the next instant she realized that she had been deceived. The fruit did not bring anything that Satan had promised rather she felt lonely, guilty, sad and very far away from God.Satan is still on his old business of deceiving people and turning them away from God. When we listen to him, like Eve, we think that godly rules are too restrictive, we doubt against God’s goodness and want to have our own way in life.
Deception is Satan’s character and so when we are deceiving someone in any form, we are actually reflecting Satan- the evil power.

Health is Wealth: DRINK WATER ON EMPTY STOMACH

- By Mr. Soumendra Bobby Jena, | Head - Delivery and Information Systems | International Education Business | e-Mail: soumendrabj@niit.com

It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. We publish below a description of use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100% cure for the following diseases:

Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heart beat, epilepsy, excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney and urine diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes, constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual disorders, ear nose and throat diseases.

METHOD OF TREATMENT

1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4 x 160ml glasses of water. …..interesting!
2. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for 45 minutes
3. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.
4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or drink anything for 2 hours
5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink 4 glasses of water at the beginning may commence by taking little water and gradually increase it to 4 glasses per day.
6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the sick and others can enjoy a healthy life.
The following list gives the number of days of treatment required to cure/control/reduce main diseases:
1. High Blood Pressure - 30 days
2. Gastric - 10 days
3. Diabetes - 30 days
4. Constipation - 10 days
5. Cancer - 180 days
6. TB - 90 days
7. Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment only for 3 days in the 1st week, and from 2nd week onwards - daily.
This treatment method has no side effects, however at the commencement of treatment you may have to urinate a few times.
It is better if we continue this and make this procedure as a routine work in our life.
Drink Water and Stay healthy and Active.

From Deception to Trust

Jacob was the younger of the two sons of Isaac and Rebecca. Esau was the elder one who was the rightful heir to his father’s blessings according to the Hebrew culture at that time.
Esau and Jacob were brothers with different temperament and talents. Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the open country while Jacob was a quiet man staying in the house.
One day Jacob overheard his old father asking Esau to go into the forest and hunt some wild game for him and cook it for him. Isaac wanted to bless Esau before his death as was the culture at those days.
Jacob was the pampered boy of Rebecca. So mother and son decided to play a trick and get Esau’s blessing from Isaac through deception. Now Esau was a hairy man whereas Jacob had less hair on his body. Isaac was an old man with weak eyesight so together they planned to deceive Isaac.
As soon as Esau left for the forest, immediately Jacob brought a young lamb and his mother cooked it very deliciously, then Jacob took some animal skin and covered his hands and face which would give an impression that he was Esau.
Then quickly he went near Isaac who was lying in the bed and presented the deliciously cooked dish to his father. Old and worm Isaac was surprised that Esau could make it so quickly. When he asked, Jacob lied to him saying that his skill made it easier for hunting in less time. Then Isaac was doubtful about his voice. Once again Jacob lied to his father saying that he was having a cold, therefore his voice was different. When Isaac touched Jacob’s shoulder, Jacob pretended to be Esau and finally succeeded in convincing Isaac that he was indeed Esau.
Isaac, enjoyed the food and then he laid his hands on Jacob and pronounced on him with all kinds of blessing for prosperity, health and happiness. Jacob felt great. Then before Esau’s return, Jacob quickly packed his bag and left home. His mother sent him faraway to his bother’s village. He must have congratulated himself for being a smart guy. Jacob went on his way happy and feeling secure.
Jacob settled down in another place. Jacob used his deception tactics a few times to gain more wealth. He succeeded too and thought that he can get away with it. His health anf family grew.
Years passed then one day, his deception was uncovered by his uncle with whom he was living with his big family. Fearing that he would be punished by his uncle and his household, Jacob, ran away from that place along with his family, servants, money and cattle. But on the way, he started feeling afraid. He was frightened to meet his own brother Esau whom he had deceived years ago. Jacob lost his peace and was worried to death.
In the middle of his journey, God met him but Jacob did not realize it. He mistook the divine form to be a mere human being and started wrestling with him. After wrestling for a long time, Jacob realized that he was indeed in the presence of supernatural power. Jacob lost his confidence. He was already paralyzed with fear and anxiety so he cling to God and pleaded Him to bless him.
God was merciful to him because he had asked Him for bless him instead of deceiving people for his gain. From then on Jacob’s name was changed. He went and asked forgiveness from his brother. He was called “Israel”. Jacob changed his ways and trusted God for his blessings and he went on to become a great nation chosen by God.

The Master Deceiver

Deception is one of the symptoms of an evil mind. It can really make a relationship go sour and also result in down fall. The story of deception began in the Garden of Eden after the Creation.
God who is Holy, Loving created the whole world along with all its elements and then at last He created human beings. The first humans were Adam and Eve. God gave them the ownership over the Earth and blessed them to enjoy and multiply. He also gave them a command. It was to eat of every tree except for one. God said that if they disobey and eat of that tree they would certainly die. Adam and Eve were very happy and they were enjoying themselves in the Garden.
Now, Satan was very cunning. He had and still has big problem with God and Godliness. He never could tolerate that Adam and Eve were living happily like in fairy stories and they were enjoying the fellowship of God. Their contentment and happiness was hard for Satan to digest.
One day as Eve was relaxing and enjoying the beautiful scenery and listening to the music of the birds in the trees, Satan came to Eve in the form of a serpent. At first he planted a seed of doubt in Eve’s heart. It was against God. Satan tried to make Eve think that after all, God’s rule about not eating a specific fruit was too restrictive for them. Satan subtly made her to think that God was not thinking for their good but that He was selfish. Eve foolishly believed Satan’s lies.
Then Satan also deceived Eve by saying that eating the forbidden fruit will bring knowledge, power and freedom. At that vulnerable moment, Eve forgot God’s word that disobeying His law would bring death and disaster. Suddenly, the fruit looked too good to her eyes. She felt that God’s law was too heavy to obey and too restrictive. Instead Satan’s words seemed true, affectionate and sensible.
In one week moment Eve stopped to weigh her thoughts and went on to make the biggest blunder of her life. She believed that God was wrong, His plans are not for her benefit and the forbidden fruit was indeed wonderful and attractive.
In fact, the fruit was of no special value, but Satan was only trying to make Adam and Eve disobey God and loose their happiness and he won. Eve ate the fruit and also gave to Adam. But in the next instant she realized that she had been deceived. The fruit did not bring anything that Satan had promised rather she felt lonely, guilty, sad and very far away from God.

Satan is still on his old business of deceiving people and turning them away from God. When we listen to him, like Eve, we think that godly rules are too restrictive, we doubt against God’s goodness and want to have our own way in life.
Deception is Satan’s character and so when we are deceiving someone in any form, we are actually reflecting Satan- the evil power.

True Stories that Inspire: Michelangelo wasn’t satisfied

There is no question about Michelangelo’s secure position in the history of art. He stands head and shoulders above the sculptors of all time. His many masterpieces, including David, Day and Night, Madonna of Bruges, twilight and Dawn, La Pieta, Medict Madonna and Child, and his towering statue of Moses, have inspired mankind for four hundred years.
Yet Michelangelo was never satisfied with his work! After completing his Moses, acclaimed as his greatest work, the master sculptor surveyed his work and then suddenly in anger struck the knee of his statue with his chisel, crying, “ Why dost thou not speak? Here was a man whose ideal was to make cold marble come to life!
Today, we can see the long narrow dent on the knee of Michelangelo’s Moses. It is the trademark of a man who never realized the perfection of his dream. It is the mark of a man who had set his ideal among the stars. It is a symbol of the fact that men becomes masters by attempting the impossible, and by never permitting themselves to be lulled to sleep by the ether of self- satisfaction. Only little men are ever satisfied with their accomplishments- that’s why they remain little. The big men are never satisfied- that’s why they become great.
By- The Friendly Adventures in Sunshine Magazine

Freedom or Foolishness?

“In a certain City a wealthy businessman lived with his two sons. Well we do not know there names, but let us call them Nathan and Jeba. The businessman had so much money that he could provide every thing that his sons needed. They had lots of food, many pairs of shoes, different style of clothes and what not.Father provided good opportunities for education and wanted them to be self reliant and worthy adults. He expected Nathan and Jeba to grow up as disciplined, good-natured individuals. Therefore he also made some rules and regulations, for them to follow.
Nathan the elder son was obedient and disciplined. He kept all the rules of the home. He never stayed out for late night movies, nor did he inculcate habits of smoking and drinking. Nathan knew that he should never violate his Father’s rules and principles and concentrated mostly on his studies and helped Father on the business whenever necessary. Jeba was just the opposite. He disliked his Father’s restrictions and rules. He always tried to fool his Father and enjoy the pleasures outside home. He loved to smoke cigarette, try every kind of drugs, enjoyed going to the disco, and spend lavishly on his friends. His Father always warned him of the consequences but in vain.
One day, Father was angry because Jeba came home late. Jeba could not tolerate his scolding He felt suffocated in the house pressed with all the rules and regulations and discipline. He was not interested in his Father’s business either. In fact, Jeba never really understood that he was actually squandering his Father’s hard earned money. He took things for granted. So Jeba reacted to his father’s stern words and decided to leave the house for good. He would go and stay with his friends who were very close to him. Then he would have all the freedom to enjoy and live life his own way.
The next morning, Jeba went to his father and asked for his share of wealth. Father was grieved that his own son misunderstood his love. He tried to detain his son but Jeba was adamant. At last father gave Jeba his share of property.
Jeba sold every thing and went away with the money. That day was his happiest, because he was no more bound by any rules and regulations. He was free to do any thing and go anywhere. He had his friends at his side and his pocket was full and heavy with money.
Days passed by. Jeba’s enjoyment knew no bounds. He spent money without reservations. He went to the pub, enjoyed free sex, and tasted every kind of drugs. Wow! Life was beautiful. Yet it was short lived. Gradually Jeba’s money began to dwindle so also his friend circle. He realized to his utter disbelief that his friends were after his money. They were glued to him because of his wealth. When the money was gone they were also gone. Jeba was left alone.
One night, he found himself cold and hungry in the street. He was actually thrown out from a bar. He had no place to sleep, no clothes to wear and of course he was very hungry. What will he do?
Jeba frantically searched for a job but alas he was not able to find even a job of a peon. Finally, desperate with hunger and loneliness, he went to a farm where there was a job vacancy to look after the pigs. Hoping to get some food he opted for the job. The owner wanted his job done first. So with hunger he went to clean the pigs’ pen. There he found some beans, which the pigs eat for their food. With utter weakness and hunger, Jeba grabbed some of the beans and was about to eat them when suddenly he was harshly pushed from behind. Jeba fell face down. He had no strength left to get up. It was a huge pig, which had angrily shoved him aside because the animal was not ready to share his food with the human.
Jeba was sobbing and clawing at the mud. He wanted food and water. Suddenly, his father’s face flashed in his mind. Jeba remembered his Father’s sad, tear strained face as he slammed the door on him while leaving home. Jeba remembered his Father’s servants eating and drinking merrily. They were wearing better clothes than him. He tried to get up from the ground but as he took one step he swooned and fell down. Lying on the floor of the cattle shed with clothes muddy and stinking, Jeba made a descsion. Yes, he would go back to his father’s house. But how can he face him? he has no more inheritance. No he would beg his father to take him as his servant. He had been a fool, taking his Father for granted. He had misused his freedom.
Repenting and crying all the way, some how Jeba managed to approach his house. His steps were feeble out of hunger and also shame. He stopped for a while under the huge banyan tree near the house.
What is this? Jeba saw his father running towards him.. Jeba did not know what to do. Surely he will be thrown out. No sooner has the Father reached near the Banyan tree, Daddy reached for Jeba and hugged him. He had been waiting every day looking from the terrace hoping that his beloved son would return home. It has been one year now but father had never given up hope because he loved his son dearly. At first glimpse he passed him off as a beggar, but then suddenly recognized his own son. Father’s joy knew no bounds. He jumped the stairs two at a time, which was dangerous for his old age.
Jeba was unable to look into his Father’s eyes. He fell down at his knees and sobbed, “ Father I have sinned against you. I disobeyed you, misunderstanding your love and restraints. I have wasted your wealth. I am no more worthy to be called your son. Please accept me as your servant and allow me to stay in your servant quarters.” Daddy was crying, but he held his son tightly as though he would never let him go again. He said “ I forgive you my son. I am glad that you have come back to me. You were lost but now found; you were almost dead but now alive again. I love you my son”
The reunion was terrific. That evening was a time of celebrations. A big feast was prepared. In the presence of all the invitees, Father gifted Jeba a new pair of costly garment, a new shoe and a new ring. It was the symbol of acceptance. His past forgiven and wiped out.
Jeba realized that his Father’s love was even wider and than the widest oceans. In spite of his foolishness, he was accepted back with the same love and care. Lying on the comfortable bed Jeba was pondering, about his misconceptions about freedom.
He had been actually foolish to think that life without rules was actual freedom.

From the Bible