I
am sharing this post...not to sound funny...not meant to make fun
too...not a laughing matter either..not my intention. But let’s be
serious.
What’s happening in our country - divisiveness - is something that we should NOT ignore. I am sad when social media becomes a medium to further divide Filipinos. But we can use media to promote peace on earth.and goodwill to reign to make this world truly a beautiful place for man to enjoy God's works.
To uncover a 'drug operation' in the the country's correctional facility - the Bilibid prison is commendable! A leader who has the guts to expose this, who mean what he says must get full support!
But killing suspects without due process - this I condemn!! I value and respect life. I believe people can change for the better -- for the hardheaded, ibartolina! Why? Because in isolation, hardened people may find God, and this can led to conversion….a new life!!!
Reformed criminals, returned to society will become bearer of 'good news'... returning to society repentant, reformed, a person, seeing the wrong he has done, is now confessing the wrongs and warning others not to commit the mistake he made in life.
Is'nt this amazing to hear repentant criminals, sincerely admitting their mistakes? And as good citizens, are'nt we happy to see them change, and help them go back to become good citizens again? Yes this is possible with good programs in the correctional system, managed by true professionals who value their professions as a socially relevant mission, practicing their professions using the learnings as explained by science, and observing ethics in the conduct of their job.
If outcasts continue to have hardened hearts, let him rot in complete isolation....the place for criminals. They have no place in society! But to end his life is not for us to decide - let God!
Why do we call prison cell penitentiary, reformatory, rehabilitation, correctional? The names speaks for itself. The Dept of Parole & Probation can clearly explain why they are in existence.
I continue to believe in the 5 pillars of our justice system – police to apprehend, fiscal to determine prima facie evidence, judge to decide if guilty or not, the correctional system (penitentiary, correctional, rehabilitation) for those guilty -- to punish for the wrongs done with the intention to 'rebuild' and prepare them for the last pillar -- not death penalty BUT to reintegrate reformed penitents back to family/community!!!
Talk to God fearing professional counselors, mental health professionals...to those who treat their profession as a noble calling in service to humanity. May pag-asa ang mga taong naliligaw ng landas. Theories on human resource management and development, on human relations that explains why people behave as they do, on psychology on human behavior, on personality - the science and art in managing people -- these will help explain the nature of man - that deep inside, despite his weaknesses and faults, there is a 'gem' hidden in his heart --- and these can be uncovered with 'love for the enemy' - the reason for having the correctional system as one of the pillars in the smooth delivery of justice.
Lets pray for a whole new world where we are not just for physical health but most of all, for a mentally healthy and God fearing Filipino people...concerned for the common good, for the welfare and protection of all. After all, our country is like a body with many parts...if a tiny part malfunction, the whole body suffers.
Leaders are not perfect, like anyone else, may have good intentions but decisions, not discerned and prayed for will turn out to be wrong decisions.
Sound decisions normally will not favor those with selfish interests, but are beneficial to the under privileged, the poor, the lost. Sound decisions are giving equal to the unequal. This is fairness, this is true justice.
Christmas is to remind us - a Savior is born. In a manger - not in grandeur – to save the world. A simple man, with goodness in his heart, obedient to the will of the Almighty Father, to go down and live among men, to show man how to live a purpose driven life.
Let us pray for our leaders to value humility, simplicity and honesty to admit without God, one can do nothing.
To test a SERVANT Leader? He must have the qualities of Solomon in the Bible. Solomon was chosen by God to lead hardheaded people... Solomon was adamant, aware that he donot possess the qualities of a leader, but he was obedient. Despite his fears. And everyday he prayed to GOd to help him lead. GOd helped him, and tamed the arrogant people under him.
When God asked him for a reward for leading his people to His satisfaction, his reply -
"you asked me to lead stubborn people, all I need is WISDOM and UNDERSTANDING to lead these hardheaded people with an iron hand tempered with the softness of an understanding heart".
And God was happy and gave Solomon what he asked for. It was a test of the true nature of Solomon, what is in his heart. God was pleased that Solomon did not ask for what a worldly leader normally is after - money, power, fame.
Lets pray for leaders with Solomonic decision making skills. Leaders of statesmen qualities: sterling character, disciplined experience, most of all: MORAL EXCELLENCE.
Let’s pray for our leaders – we should NOT judge them.
But be bold to make a stand for what is wrong, not confrontational. Let God be our judge...He is fair, He is just.
What’s happening in our country - divisiveness - is something that we should NOT ignore. I am sad when social media becomes a medium to further divide Filipinos. But we can use media to promote peace on earth.and goodwill to reign to make this world truly a beautiful place for man to enjoy God's works.
To uncover a 'drug operation' in the the country's correctional facility - the Bilibid prison is commendable! A leader who has the guts to expose this, who mean what he says must get full support!
But killing suspects without due process - this I condemn!! I value and respect life. I believe people can change for the better -- for the hardheaded, ibartolina! Why? Because in isolation, hardened people may find God, and this can led to conversion….a new life!!!
Reformed criminals, returned to society will become bearer of 'good news'... returning to society repentant, reformed, a person, seeing the wrong he has done, is now confessing the wrongs and warning others not to commit the mistake he made in life.
Is'nt this amazing to hear repentant criminals, sincerely admitting their mistakes? And as good citizens, are'nt we happy to see them change, and help them go back to become good citizens again? Yes this is possible with good programs in the correctional system, managed by true professionals who value their professions as a socially relevant mission, practicing their professions using the learnings as explained by science, and observing ethics in the conduct of their job.
If outcasts continue to have hardened hearts, let him rot in complete isolation....the place for criminals. They have no place in society! But to end his life is not for us to decide - let God!
Why do we call prison cell penitentiary, reformatory, rehabilitation, correctional? The names speaks for itself. The Dept of Parole & Probation can clearly explain why they are in existence.
I continue to believe in the 5 pillars of our justice system – police to apprehend, fiscal to determine prima facie evidence, judge to decide if guilty or not, the correctional system (penitentiary, correctional, rehabilitation) for those guilty -- to punish for the wrongs done with the intention to 'rebuild' and prepare them for the last pillar -- not death penalty BUT to reintegrate reformed penitents back to family/community!!!
Talk to God fearing professional counselors, mental health professionals...to those who treat their profession as a noble calling in service to humanity. May pag-asa ang mga taong naliligaw ng landas. Theories on human resource management and development, on human relations that explains why people behave as they do, on psychology on human behavior, on personality - the science and art in managing people -- these will help explain the nature of man - that deep inside, despite his weaknesses and faults, there is a 'gem' hidden in his heart --- and these can be uncovered with 'love for the enemy' - the reason for having the correctional system as one of the pillars in the smooth delivery of justice.
Lets pray for a whole new world where we are not just for physical health but most of all, for a mentally healthy and God fearing Filipino people...concerned for the common good, for the welfare and protection of all. After all, our country is like a body with many parts...if a tiny part malfunction, the whole body suffers.
Leaders are not perfect, like anyone else, may have good intentions but decisions, not discerned and prayed for will turn out to be wrong decisions.
Sound decisions normally will not favor those with selfish interests, but are beneficial to the under privileged, the poor, the lost. Sound decisions are giving equal to the unequal. This is fairness, this is true justice.
Christmas is to remind us - a Savior is born. In a manger - not in grandeur – to save the world. A simple man, with goodness in his heart, obedient to the will of the Almighty Father, to go down and live among men, to show man how to live a purpose driven life.
Let us pray for our leaders to value humility, simplicity and honesty to admit without God, one can do nothing.
To test a SERVANT Leader? He must have the qualities of Solomon in the Bible. Solomon was chosen by God to lead hardheaded people... Solomon was adamant, aware that he donot possess the qualities of a leader, but he was obedient. Despite his fears. And everyday he prayed to GOd to help him lead. GOd helped him, and tamed the arrogant people under him.
When God asked him for a reward for leading his people to His satisfaction, his reply -
"you asked me to lead stubborn people, all I need is WISDOM and UNDERSTANDING to lead these hardheaded people with an iron hand tempered with the softness of an understanding heart".
And God was happy and gave Solomon what he asked for. It was a test of the true nature of Solomon, what is in his heart. God was pleased that Solomon did not ask for what a worldly leader normally is after - money, power, fame.
Lets pray for leaders with Solomonic decision making skills. Leaders of statesmen qualities: sterling character, disciplined experience, most of all: MORAL EXCELLENCE.
Let’s pray for our leaders – we should NOT judge them.
But be bold to make a stand for what is wrong, not confrontational. Let God be our judge...He is fair, He is just.
Tama po.
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