Keeping the faith

Keeping the faith

From Pelita

The importance of being devout and afraid of God is deeply
rooted in the Indonesian people. For example, when a person is
appointed as a government official he or she must be a devout
religious follower. Our education system also aims to produce
people of integrity, having faith and devoutness.

During Friday prayers the preacher advises Moslems to always
be devout to their religion. Being devout can be interpreted as
following God's orders and avoiding His prohibitions. But this is
easier said than done.

We often read or hear about corruption, collusion, conspiracy
and people doing unlawful things. What a shame! Crime is also
rampant. A group of criminals tries to deceive people by lying.
Whether these bandits can change to become people of faith
depends on their consciousness of what is likely to be punishment
in the hereafter.

If we make promises, we should keep them. This also goes for
campaigners who offered their programs and promised many things
during the recent campaign. They should know that people will
always remember what they have promised. If they keep their
promises they will be blessed, but if they betray the people they
will have to face the punishment hereafter.

SAID IBROHIM

Jakarta