Thursday, August 17, 2006

Harvard University was founded in 1636 and the motto at the founding was "Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae" = "Truth for Christ and His Church".

The shield has 2 books above facing upwards and a single book below facing downward. This is to symbolize the limits of reason and the need for God's revelation. 370 years later the motto is simply; "Veritas". Truth.

Its ironic that the center of human excellence and wisdom is simply truth in mid air. No longer anchored in Christ or His Church.

Last night, I was blessed by Dr Ravi Zaccharias who shared the importance of Spirituality based on truth....the Word of God. Our faith is not blind because its founded and securely rested on this Truth! Christians have done their homework (in varying degrees) and have placed their faith on the Lord Jesus Christ. I was challenged personally to think about how much I know and cherish His Word. I desire Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae.

3 comments:

Every Square Inch said...

Meng

How was the Ravi Zach meeting? He's quite a brilliant and dynamic speaker from the audio sermons I've heard...I've never heard him in person.

Dave said...

Hi Meng!

Wow, I'm glad u were blessed by RZ message in UM. We are happy that he really did take our invitation seriously at a dinner in Bali years ago...

Btw I may have seen your email at the Agora googlegroup! Thanks for joining in and look forward to your contributions too

I like the sociopolitical engagement u have in ur blog too - may i share it with the other agorans? :D

Meng said...

I was at the Glad Tidings Church in PJ. He made 1 hour feel like 10 minutes. It was pity that the place was not filled up, that more Christians would have taken advantage of this privelege to hear RZ.

Please do share with the other Agorans. BTW me and my family are now attending CDPC and we've been blessed by the church, the pastors and the people!