Religious liberty and freedom of conscience are very controversial topics. The question is, how can we promote them? In this episode, Pastor Ted Wilson talks about freedom of conscience in light of promoting religious liberty. He also shares how we can maximize God’s gift of free will as crucial in the work of evangelism. As Seventh-day Adventists, we consider religious liberty a significant part of our history, beliefs, and mission. The Bible even expresses a sense of urgency concerning this. Hence, we support believers who once stood for religious freedom during the centuries of religious persecution. In connection, Ellen White has a reminder for us in the Signs of the Times, July 26, 1883:
“The mighty conflicts and victories, the great sorrows and special joys, by which individuals and nations are carried forward in the path of reform and salvation, are of too great importance to be permitted to pass from the memory. Such experiences cost the heroes of faith too much to be often repeated in history; they should not be lightly regarded. Those struggles for freedom of conscience should be a lesson to all, that no truth which involves self-denial and sacrifice will be favorably accepted by the world. A costly effort is required of every soul that will go in an opposite direction from the multitude. All that stand in Christ’s name in defense of the truth must have a history of conflicts and sacrifices. They cannot advance in reform, as Christ leads the way, except at the risk of liberty and life.” Moreover, religious freedom is a fundamental freedom, specifically a basic human right. Yet, it has not often been practiced over the centuries. While true religious freedom focuses on a personal decision, it is also fundamental to the well-being of societies and countries. Honoring and protecting it promotes peace and justice. Meanwhile, religious liberty and freedom of conscience have biblical foundations. For instance, God created us with the gift of free will. It is an integral part of human dignity and an expression of His great love. Hence, religious freedom bears the signature of the God of love. Significantly, it plays a crucial part in the great controversy between God and Satan. According to Revelation chapters 13 and 14, evil power persecutes those who refuse to worship the beast. In contrast, God’s people proclaim their faith in Him but without forcing them to worship. Similarly, Jesus prepared His disciples to face persecution, but He didn’t teach them to persecute others. Instead of using violence, they had to love their enemies. Now, we Seventh-day Adventists are experiencing the challenges of the end time. But amid the rising tension, there is always an opportunity to share our faith. We should never be ashamed to defend the truth. As we promote religious liberty and freedom of conscience, let’s speak and advocate with grace, conviction, and passion. Let’s seek wisdom from God to accomplish the task of proclaiming the three angels’ messages. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jM-sDvVeDA

How do you extend grace and forgive someone who has hurt you so deeply. Why does forgiveness matter? Why is it so hard to forgive? This week on ANN In-Depth we talk to Jill Morikone and Morgan Kochenhower about the importance of forgiveness and grace. ___
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What does it mean to be chosen by God? God’s family isn’t an exclusive club. It isn’t about being of a particular nationality or race. It’s not about being predestined for greatness. God’s true people trust God the way Abraham trusted Him thousands of years ago. These are the real children of Abraham. Blog: https://www.ibelievebible.com/room-for-everyone/ ___
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Do you want Jesus to make a revival transformation in your life? Every thing starts with prayer when we ask through Him. Allow His Holy Spirit to teach you how to pray. Claim by faith and receive His gift. Receive the the gift of Holy Spirit, that empowers us to receive all other gifts in God's storehouse. We are living on the edge of time. Let us all remain faithful through Christ. Continue to ask for the baptism of the Holy Spirit every day while waiting for Him. Let our lives be filled with the Holy Spirit of God. Let us learn more about the power of the Holy Spirit. Listen to Dwight Nelson, a Seventh-day Adventist evangelist and author, as he speaks about the "Holy Spirit" at the virtual global campmeeting sermon 7. Delight yourself as he gives you an idea why we need to ask of the Holy Spirit daily and let the fruit of the Holy Spirit enable you to say, "iwillgo," in God's ministry. To follow our official social media accounts, just follow the links below:
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This week on ANN. In the Philippines, homes and villages have been dubmerged in floods brought on by the seemingly endless downpour. ADRA Philippines was alerted by the Adventist Community Services director of the North Central Mindanao Conference that there were flash floods in Cagayan de Oro City. The distribution of relief goods was initiated. According to the city government of Cagayan de Oro, the flooding was caused by the rise in the water levels of rivers and their tributaries in the neighboring province of Bukidnon due to heavy rains. There are more than 1,000 affected families in Barangays Cugman and Tablon, located near the river. Most affected families have now returned to their homes to secure their belongings and prevent COVID-19 transmission since the evacuation centers were crowded. The local residents of the island of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands were able to watch free-to-air Hope Channel on their television screens for the first time. Hope Channel has historically been available on the country's paid network Moana TV; however, only about 40 percent of Aitutaki had a subscription. Programming is done by the team at Hope Channel New Zealand and sent across to the playout server on Rarotonga. It is broadcast across Rarotonga and then sent via fiber cable to a separate playout server on Aitutaki. Northern Caribbean University President Dr. Lincoln P. Edwards was appointed earlier this month to serve as a member of the National Commission on Science and Technology of Jamaica for 12 months. His appointment was made recently by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen. President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamaica, Everett Brown, said he hoped that Edwards' tenure on the commission would be a most successful one as he leverages his training and experience in the sciences to advance the national developmental agenda. ADRA Albania has partnered with the Municipality of Kruja in a new initiative to highlight their resiliency in the face of the devastating earthquake two years ago and the recent long months of isolation and social distancing caused by COVID-19. The ADRA team invited two talented young singers to organize a concert which left a lasting impact on the young people and their parents. ADRA Albania representative and project manager of the "Every Child. Everywhere. In School" advocacy initiative, Kristi Qendro, encouraged young people to pursue their dreams and to continue their education throughout their lives. Dignity, an organization supported by the Florida-based AdventHealth health care system, helps people obtain new and corrected identification documents to get their lives back on track. See the whole report from Tom Johnson of AdventHealth here: (link) This week, ANN provides updates regarding a father-son duo on a fantastic adventure trying to raise money for the Adventist Development and Relief Agency. On July 16, 2021, Hearly and Andreas Mayr, a father and son sea kayaking team located in the U.S. state of Maryland, embarked on a self-styled expedition they've named the 'Bay 200 Challenge.' The Bay 200 Challenge is a 12-day kayaking journey to raise money for hunger, one of the most pressuring COVID-19 related issues affecting people today. The expedition is supporting ADRA's COVID-19 hunger pandemic response campaign, which aims to raise US$3 million by July 31, 2021. ADRA International sent their most recent report. (For more information on the Bay 200 Challenge, visit: adra.org/bay200/give) In Madagascar, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is training people to grow successful vegetable gardens, raise poultry, and make handicrafts to supplement lost income during the COVID-19 pandemic. ADRA's COVID-19 Sustainable Livelihoods Recovery Project will assist 2,000 families in and around Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, who have experienced significant disruption of their livelihoods due to the COVID-19 health crisis and lockdown measures. Be in the know of the current events in the Adventist community. For more news and inspiring stories, visit Adventist.news Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOr_MMEuYZ0