The burdens of my heart

Let no one despise
(to regard with contempt, distaste, disgust, or disdain; scorn; loathe.)

your youth
(the condition of being young, the appearance, freshness, vigor, spirit, etc., characteristic of one who is young, the period of life from puberty to the attainment of full growth; adolescence.)

but be an example
(a pattern or model, as of something to be imitated or avoided: to set a good example.)

to the believers
(to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so:
Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully.)

in word,
(warrant, assurance, or promise; speech or talk: to express one's emotion in words;
an authoritative utterance, or command;
to express in words; select words to express; phrase: to word a contract with great care. )

in conduct
(personal behavior; way of acting; bearing or deportment; to behave or manage (oneself);
to lead)

in love
(a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person;
a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend; affectionate concern for the well-being of others: the love of one's neighbor.
Sacrifice and protection)

in spirit
(an attitude or principle that inspires, animates, or pervades thought, feeling, or action;
the third person of the Trinity; Holy Spirit;
the soul or heart as the seat of feelings or sentiments, or as prompting to action:
a man of broken spirit;
the Spirit- God;
a divine, inspiring, or animating being or influence. Num. 11:25; Is. 32:15.)

in faith
belief that is not based on proof;
belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion;
belief in anything, as a code of ethics, standards of merit;
the trust in God and in His promises as made through Christ and the Scriptures by which humans are justified or saved;
the observance of this obligation; fidelity to one's promise, oath, allegiance, etc
The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.

in purity.
freedom from guilt or evil; innocence;cleanness or spotlessness; freedom from foreign or inappropriate elements)

- 1 Tim 4:12
不要叫人小看你年轻，总要在言语、行为、爱心、信心和纯洁上，都作信徒的榜样。

pop lo

Owing to the Grace of God, I finally pop-ed.

Throughout this 13 weeks. I have learnt so much more.
Truly, the Bible has taught us to be wise as serpents but as gentle as doves.

This is really the verse that carried me throughout the 13 weeks.
Many times, I did stupid things but God really brought me out of the fire because of the wisdom He gave.

4 types of ppl can be found (Christians included)

1 Wise as Serpents and not gentle like a dove.
This ppl are the scariest. They are the type that what the Chinese calls as 心机.
They can be your best friend for now, but turn ur back and you find a knife in your back.

2. Not as wise as a serpent but gentle as a dove.
They are great ppl to hang out with. They are what we always feel that they are very pure.
But never will they have a powerful impact in many things. And they often look clueless.
But this are the ppl whose hearts will always be open for God to touch them and change their lives. Give them the wisdom that they need.

3. NOT wise, NOT gentle.
Hallelujah.. They are the typical ah beng figures. Usually they are the loudmouth ones.

(The quotation, "As empty vessels make the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest blabbers," is from the Greek philosopher Plato.)

They will always boast of their affiliations with this group and that group.. BUT they are usually the foot soldiers that gets exploited.

4. Matthew 10:16 (BBE)

See, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Be then as wise as snakes, and as gentle as doves

This is the verse that reminds me of what to do. With this, we will be more like Jesus. This is how He cared for the multitudes, how He even rebuke the pharisees. This is the Jesus' way.