Antidote to contempt

THE Covid experience has put extra strain on people's relationships with others. People became isolated, seeking any connectivity available in their spheres of influence. In the 21st century, genuine and authentic relationships are wanting. The earthly world is constantly challenging our priorities in our family, business and society. Long-term loving and sincere relationships give meaning to our lives, but they are now getting scarce. The faith and values we choose become our motivation and guiding compass in our life's journey. We desire to experience peace and love with our God, within ourselves and with others.

In the postmodern era of the late 20th century, the nature of truth has become perspectival and relative. Postmodernists claim that "there is no objective truth, rather truth is constructed by society. All ideas of morality are not real, but constructed." The truth is what makes one feel good. This belief is what Isaiah, the Old Testament prophet, was concerned about. "Woe to those who call evil good and good evil" (Isaiah 5:20).