The Gospel News

KALOMO

There is a lovely example in Scripture of the servants of Solomon. I wonder whether they kept the words of the Queen of Sheba at the forefront of their minds, we read "Happy

are thy men, happy are these thy servants which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom" (1Kings 10:8). The

servants of Solomon lived happy and blessed lives because they stood before their king and listened to his wisdom.

From left: Bro. Costa and Okrey Kanembe, and a friend, Daniel Konayuma

~ Bro. Costa Kanembe

KANONA

I am fine and thankful to be so. I have just received a CD and Gospel News from you, and appreciate you
sending me these.

In Serenje, Kanona,
there is a prison,
where I visit the
prisoners. I teach
lessons to them
every Monday and
Saturday. I would
like 25 full Bibles
for them and also
any more books by Duncan. I wish to make a community public library. I have also two outreach points: one of about 10 local students and another of 15.

~ Bro. Chrian Mambwe

(Pictured above)

Jan-April 2014

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KASAKA

We have been promised that we will be given strength for all eventualities (1 Cor.10:13).

Temptation and its Conquest. Overcoming

temptation involves appreciating that danger exists, recognising the cause and taking appropriate action. Sometimes that action involves avoidance, sometimes confrontation. (Prov. 4:14-15; Matt.5:29-30; Mk.8:33; James 4:7-8.) We must not place ourselves in a situation where temptation will arise. We must remove ourselves from circumstances where temptation, or danger, has arisen. (Psa.1:1; Luke 4:30). We should seek the company of those who are wise and strong, and who will influence us for good. (Prov.9:6: 13:20; 22:17-18).

We must deny our wayward emotions and fleshly desires (Rom.13:14; Eph.4:22). We must be quick and decisive when we are confronted with temptation, and positive in our reaction against it. (Prov.1:10,15; Matt.16:23; Heb.12:1.) We must be awake to, and aware of the insidious nature of temptation, (Matt.26:41; Luke 12:15; 1 Cor.10:12; 1Peter 5:8-9).

We are inadequate on our own to conquer every temptation, and we must seek God?s help in prayer and through His word. We have a pattern of perfection in Jesus – we need to emulate and adopt that model. (Matt.6:13; 26:41, Heb.12:1-2; 2 Peter 2:9).

~ Bro. Maxwell Choongo

MAZABUKA

Thank you for the latest copy of Gospel News, it is always lovely to hear and learn how others are doing in the mission areas they serve. We have had the visit of Bro. Andrew and Sis. Josie Walker in Mazabuka, and we have a newly baptised Brother Creighton who has no Bible, he has requested the NEV which has a commentary and abbreviated Bible Basics. Also I have a