Whether physical or spiritual, freedom delayed is slavery. The adversary of freedom is not the one who opposes it outrightly, but the respectable sympathizer who lukewarmly embraces it. According to Martin Luther King, Jr., it’s the one “who paternalistically feels that he can set the timetable for another man’s freedom; who lives by the myth of time; and who constantly advises … to wait until a ‘more convenient season’.” To such, wait really means never. E.G. White urges: “Do not listen to the enemy’s suggestion to stay away from Christ until you have made yourself better; until you are good enough to come to God. If you wait until then, . . . you will never come.” The right time to do right is right now (2 Corinthians 6:2).—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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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. 