National "Chit-Chat" Session

Several weeks ago, our Prime Minister Lee mentioned in his National Day Sermon, about conducting a National Conversation seeking to achieve: reaffirm what is good and still relevant, see what has changed and recalibrate accordingly and, refresh and innovate by charting new directions.

"It will be an opportunity for Singaporeans to come together, and ask: What matters most? Where do we want to go as a country, as a people?"

The time has come

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Let us love one another, trash out our differences and seek common goals. Although we are placed on this tiny island together, our unity is often being put to test. It is not always easy to maintain that sense of unity. After all, each person is unique. We have different needs, abilities and viewpoints - much like the family of God.

Ephesians 4:11-12, "So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up."

Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ

Despite inevitable differences with others, Paul calls us to "keep peace". Harmony with others is important because it reflects the unity between Jesus and His heavenly Father. Jesus prayed this for his followers: "That they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I in You" When problems arise within the family, bible tells us to respond "with all lowliness and gentleness, with long-suffering, bearing with one another in love. Keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."

This is the way to experience togetherness with people who wishes Singapore to move forward as an inclusive society.