Dirty Singapore

Once known in the world for its cleaniness, Singapore is no longer the same today. With increasing number of people from different cultures in this city-state, the island as we see it, is now covered with debris all over the land, without much action taken from the relevant authorities to eliminate the dirt-filled city.


Apart from parks covered with waste in the sea, these days we see cans, bottles, and tissues all over places in main streets, and the fields. Take a look at the picture above, photographed by me on a pedestrian path near the International Business Park, Jurong East on September 29, 2006 at about 6:25 pm. Who would have thought such a disgusting sight can be seen in a public place?

The fact that there are such litter all over Singapore shows the open-mindedness of people these days, and the benefits we learn from imported behaviors. Singapore may once be called a 'fine' country, but these days, fine and punishment seems to lax in the society, which give rise to more deviant behaviors.

Is It Sinful To Live Among Sinners?

Mark 2:17 (NAS)
And hearing this, Jesus said to them, "It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

John 8:7-9 (NAS)
But when they persisted in asking Him, He straightened up, and said to them, "He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." ... When they heard it, they began to go out one by one, beginning with the older ones, and He was left alone, and the woman, where she was, in the center of the court.

Food for Thought
Who among us is NOT a sinner? Even saints are sinners too, except that they have been saved by grace. There is nothing wrong with living alongside sinners, but to participate in sin with them is wrong (Psalm 141:4).

A Day of Celebration

A Bible verse from my devotional time today states:

Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. (Psalms 126:5 NAS)

How appropriate this verse is for me today! After six long years of tearful sowing in academic pursuit part-time in the midst of full-time work, the day of joyful reaping has finally arrived. This is the day of celebration and rejoicing, the day where I am awarded my arts degree in Communication at a graduation convocation held at the Ritz Carlton hotel.

Thank God for His blessings and for seeing me through the many years of tearful sowing!