It is interesting to note that the Statue which symbolizes freedom throughout the world is now believed to be freedom only in America. Why so? Because the American people believe they are truly free and they act like it. Many people from all over the world (who are and/or think they are in bondage in their country) are desirous of entering “the land of the free and the home of the brave”. Many are still fleeing to this great country, even those who have been set free from the bondage of sin but not from its presence.

Much speculation has been perpetuated over the years on this subject. The most popular answer, and subsequently the most represented in film, mythology, and stories, has been that the sons of God were angels that began to mate with and take wives of the female descendants of Adam. This idea has led to stories being written about mythological creatures resulting from these unions called Nephilim which are supposed to be some kind of half human-half angel hybrid. The second view is that the “sons of God” refer to the bloodline of Seth while the “daughters of man” reference the bloodline of Cain. This view is more consistent with scripture. Several pieces of evidence combine to support this convincing claim.

I love a clean space! Be it my house, car, Church, or wherever I may be - I just love when I am in a clean and well kept space. When I cleaned my house from ceiling to floor, it is so much lighter, I think clearer and I sleep better! I love a clean house, not just for Sabbath but for the entire week. Everything must be clean and in order. It makes chores on Preparation Day so much easier. It takes time, energy (a really sacrifice) to keep your space clean. But it pays. And to think Jesus’ expectation of us is similar: for us to keep our bodies ‘clean’ everyday!