“The thing about sin is that everyone is an expert on other peoples’ sins. Davids express righteous indignation at the rich man for taking the poor man’s only lamb. Pious Scribes and Pharisees want to stone the woman caught in adultery. Loyal siblings are outraged that their father celebrates the prodigal son’s return. Victims of the thief on the cross feel contented that ‘justice has been served!’ Against our expert verdicts on other peoples’ sins, the finger of the Unerring One writes in sand, ‘Thou art the man!’ When God saves us from our self-righteousness, we shall pray with the tax-collector, ‘God, be merciful to ME a sinner!’”—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
SKP’s Meditations on 2 Samuel 12:1-13; Luke 18:9-14; Matthew 7:1-5; Psalm 51
SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 