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3 most important questions – (final)

The three most important questions that must be answered by all men on earth are as follows: (1) What is the meaning of life? (2) What are we on earth for? And (3) What is the meaning of death on earth?

We have so far answered the third and second questions in our previous articles. Today, we will look at the first, which is:

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE ON EARTH?

Scripturally speaking, any time life questions are raised, one personality readily comes to mind; His name is Jesus Christ! No prophet or religious sect can either contest or deny the level of authority Jesus wielded while He walked the surface of the earth. He said: “I am the resurrection, and the LIFE: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live…” – John 11:25.

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Obviously, it is justifiable to focus on Jesus Christ alone when discussing life matters, not just because the prophets of old prophesied about His coming before He finally came (Isaiah 9:6), but also because of the things He did and the statements He made, while on earth. In John 11: 43-44, Jesus raised the dead! In John 14:6 Jesus said “…I am the way, the truth, and the LIFE…!” In John 10:10, He said “…I am come that they might have LIFE, and that they might have it more abundantly!” All these can only come from someone who has full authority over life.

In Deuteronomy 8:1, the Scriptures says: “All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live…”. In other words, our life on earth depends on our doing the commandments of God our creator. Hence, some religious sects only believe in an invisible God. That sounds like, men telling God,“stay invisible and we will accept you as God; become visible and you cease to be our God”!

During the days of Jesus’ earthly ministry, one of the religious folks, who believed obeying the commandments of the invisible God, is what life on earth is about, said to Jesus: “Master, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus’ response was: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.This is the first and great commandment.And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” – Matthew 22:36-40. Jesus said, “loving God and our neighbour” is the most important activity needed on this planet earth. This answers our question:

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE ON EARTH?

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Loving God and our neighbour, is the meaning of life on earth. (Note: Every man on earth is your neighbour). Loving God and man, is therefore the reason for our living on earth. 1 John 4:16 says, “And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”

The scripture says “God is love” and “dwelling in love means dwelling in God”. Explaining this with our physical environment, we can say: just as we live in oxygen in the physical, and oxygen is in us to sustain our physical lives, so also spiritually, must we live in God, and God must be in us, to sustain our spiritual lives. Better still: if God is love (according to the above), then we must live in “love” and “love” must be in us, to sustain our spiritual lives. Living in love therefore, is what it takes to enjoy eternal life.

LOVE EXEMPTS US FROM HELL

The next verse to the above scripture says: “Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world” – 1 John 4:17.

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It is generally believed that, judgment follows death on earth (Heb 9:27). If the scripture says our practice of love, is what will give us boldness in the day of judgment, then it means, if you live your life on earth loving God and man genuinely, judgment shall favour you after death. The end part of that scripture says: “…because as he is, so are we in this world”. Meaning, we behave like God when we love, and that enables Him to gladly welcome us to where He is, after we depart from the earth. ‘Like begets like’. Love, is therefore what exempts us from going to hell after we depart from earth.

CHALLENGE IS YOUR LOVE-TEST

Many today, have relegated love because of the challenges they face or go through in life. Such fellows fail to consider that, challenges usually serve us with the opportunity we need to prove the magnitude of our love. Matthew 24:12 says, “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold”. Because challenges shall abound, many will fail the love-test.

Beloved, the difficulties that abound around you, are to prove how far you can go in love. While hanging on the cross in pain, Jesus’ love was tested: one of the robbers on the cross beside Him, pass an annoying comment. He said: “If you are the Son of God, save yourself and us”, but Jesus was not offended. He simply ignored him and rather ministered salvation to the other robber (Luke 23:39-43). Jesus passed His ‘test of love’ even on the cross. Stephen had a similar test: while being stoned to death, Stephen didn’t curse his murderers. He rather prayed for them, saying: “…Lord, lay not this sin to their charge”– Acts 7:60.

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Beloved, the meaning of life is to love God and mankind.  1 John 4:20-21 says, “If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also”.  The proof of our love for God is our love for man. Therefore, if we live our lives in quarrels, malice, bitterness, hatred etc., and still attend church, we are liars. The relevance of your church attendance is known by how much you love your neighbour.

Attending church is good, but then, walking in the spirit, does not necessarily mean attending church or making long prayers. It simply means walking in love. Galatians 5:14-16 says, “For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt LOVE thy neighbour as thyself.But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.This I say then, WALK IN THE SPIRIT, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh”. So, “walking in the Spirit” means walking in “love”. 

Friend, if you live with the mentality of loving every human being you meet on your way, you will realise how amazing life is. Imagine a world in which everyone loves their neighbour; what will you call that world? Heaven! So, love is the answer to all of life issues. Remain blessed!

Dr. Frederick France (Author: Divine Keys devotional)                                

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 Preventing the brain’s melting point with BOS

 The human brain is a complex and delicate organ, susceptible to damage from various factors, including extreme tempera­tures.

The brain’s melting point, also known as the tempera­ture threshold beyond which brain tissue begins to de­grade, is a critical concern for individuals seeking to maintain optimal cognitive function.

Fortunately, the Brain Operating System (BOS) offers a revolutionary solution to prevent the brain’s melting point.

Understanding the brain’s melting point

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The brain’s melting point refers to the temperature threshold beyond which brain tissue begins to degrade, leading to irreversible dam­age.

This temperature threshold varies depending on individual factors, such as age, health, and environmental conditions. However, research suggests that the brain’s melting point is approximately 104°F (40°C) to 107°F (42°C).

The role of BOS in pre­venting the brain’s melting point

BOS, a cutting-edge tech­nology, plays a crucial role in preventing the brain’s melting point. By leveraging advanced neural interfaces and artificial intelligence, BOS monitors and regulates brain tempera­ture, ensuring that it remains within a safe range.

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How BOS prevents the brain’s melting point

BOS prevents the brain’s melting point through several mechanisms:

1. Temperature regulation: BOS continuously monitors brain temperature, adjusting neural activity to maintain a stable temperature.

2. Heat dissipation: BOS enhances heat dissipation through increased blood flow and sweating.

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3. Neuro protection: BOS protects neurons from heat-induced damage.

Benefits of BOS in prevent­ing the brain’s melting point

The benefits of BOS in preventing the brain’s melting point are numerous:

1. Prevents brain damage: BOS prevents brain damage caused by excessive heat.

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2. Maintains cognitive function: BOS ensures optimal cognitive function by main­taining stable brain tempera­ture.

3. Enhances brain resil­ience: BOS enhances brain resilience to temperature fluctuations.

Real-World applications of BOS

BOS has various real-world applications:

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1. High-performance computing: BOS enables high-performance computing by maintaining optimal brain temperature.

2. Medical applications: BOS has medical applications, such as treating heat-related illnesses.

3. Space exploration: BOS is crucial for space explora­tion, where extreme tempera­tures pose a significant risk.

Conclusion

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BOS is a revolutionary technology that prevents the brain’s melting point, ensur­ing optimal cognitive function and overall well-being. By leveraging advanced neural interfaces and artificial in­telligence, BOS monitors and regulates brain temperature, protecting against heat-relat­ed damage.

Glossary:

1. BOS: Brain Operating System.

2. Brain’s melting point: Temperature threshold be­yond which brain tissue begins to degrade.

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3. Neural interface: Con­nects human brain with digital devices.

Contact Information

virginvtech@yahoo.com

Additional resources:

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1. BOS research: Explore scientific studies.

2. Neural interface re­sources: Discover books and articles.

3. Brain-computer in­terface communities: Join online forums.

Future directions

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As BOS technology continues to evolve, we can expect:

1. Improved temperature regulation: Enhanced tem­perature regulation mecha­nisms.

2. Increased cognitive enhancement: Advanced cognitive enhancement capa­bilities.

3. Expanded applications: New applications in various fields.

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By harnessing the power of BOS, individuals can safe­guard their brain health and maintain optimal cognitive function, even in extreme environments.

By Robert Ekow Grimmond-Thompson

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Lotto wahala and Tuobodom palaver

• Lotto has been the financial messiah of many
• Lotto has been the financial messiah of many

In Sikaman lotto is not a game. It is a profession, a noble career which people aspire to. It is the highest paying profession after armed robbery and the most widespread job on this side of the Atlantic.

In places like China, lotto is a disease that has no cure. Once you are infected, no doctor on earth can cure you. May be Kofi Larteh, Ghana’s most celebrated magician, can help ease the symptoms, but no definitive cure will be forthcoming.

Coming back to Sikaman, lotto has been the financial messiah of many. That is how people look after their large families, pay school fees, marry two wives and do their own ‘monkey things.’

If you are very poor and you win a lottery, chances are that you will die before you even collect the money. You’ll die out of excitement or you’ll start day-dreaming in the streets and an articulated truck will hit you.

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As such, very heavy wins are not recommended for poor people, lest they get listed too soon in the obitu­ary columns.

The sad story is told of a heavy-du­ty caterpillar driver who had a very heavy lotto windfall of several mil­lions, his first big win after several years.

CATERPILLAR

He was driving the caterpillar home when he saw his son running towards him, shouting. “All your numbers have dropped! All your numbers have dropped! He could not believe his ears.

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All the four numbers he had staked had dropped and his son, who had gone to stake them for him, was himself over-excited. The poor cater­pillar man just could not handle the good news. He suddenly stepped on the brakes and the caterpillar jolted him a trifle too violently, throwing him off. He landed right in front of the still moving heavy-duty machine and it crushed him flat.

I don’t think the bloke would have died if he had won a smaller amount. Sometimes too much cash is not good for the health.

Seldom, people get too confi­dent and that can also result in a wake-keeping, like that of a man who used his lifetime savings and borrowed extra money to crack the machine with a two-sure that the compiler must compulsory drop or the world will end.

Even the shadows of the numbers or their counterparts were nowhere near the winning numbers. His shock-absorbers crumbled under the weight of the heavy disappointment. He crashed to the floor and started foaming at the mouth. He was de­clared dead on arrival at the nearest clinic.

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WINDFALL

Recently, there was a countrywide lotto windfall, and in Kumasi it was more than a festival. Most stakers had between ¢30m and ¢40 million on two-sure that the lotto magicians had predicted at least three weeks earlier,

Kejetia chop bars were besieged with overnight millionaires, carrying huge appetites induced by Opeimu Bitters popularly called Opeimu Peters. All the meat and mudfish got sold out within an hour and procure­ment agents had to double up to restock.

While some were celebrating, oth­ers were weeping and gnashing teeth. The problem was that, three weeks beforehand, the two sure numbers were declared by all the lotto sorcer­ers, dreamers, magicians, tellers and all the self-appointed and self-pro­moted forecasters.

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Everybody including 10-year-olds, who staked and lost. The following week, they were advised to continue staking. The faithful did continue but the faithless stopped. All of them lost. In the third week or so, a good number of confident stakers had lost faith in the two numbers. That was when the number landed.

So the windfall was for only those who had the unshakeable faith in the numbers. See what faith can do? It can move dollars. Don’t waver, so saith the holy scriptures.

The faithless indeed gnashed teeth. The winners on the other hand cel­ebrated with a song that is as con­troversial as the business of lotto. It is a song played by the group called Nkasei and has something to do with a town in the Brong Ahafo Region called Tuobodom whose capital we hear is Jinijini.

I hear it is a derogatory song and the queen mother of Tuobodom got charged and breathed out electric current during her protest on air. She allegedly ended up demanding a mobile phone from Nkasei so that she could communicate with them to settle the matter peacefully, lest wahala.

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Well, the song is rising up the charts and Nkasei are making the dough, but should it be at the ex­pense of a whole townsfolk, their forebears and generations to come?

WATERPROOF

Waterproof, the famous comedian, was allegedly given hefty slaps at the Kumasi rail station by some Frafra jingoists who felt he was deriding their tribe. And Bob Okala had to run with his tail between his legs when he was confronted and realised that slaps were going to be visited on his lean face.

Let’s not use words and lyrics to cause discomfort to others.

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This article was first published on Saturday July 9, 2005

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