COMMENTARY: NATIONAL CHAPLAIN'S MESSAGE
Spiritual Longevity: We Have Come This Far by Faith
by Rev. Dr. Tony C. Evans, Sr. National Chaplain
recipe for Longevity. This my brothers is “Spiritual Longevity.”
we are spiritually dead. Matthew 6:33 reminds us to “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all things will be added unto you.” Thanks to Longevity, the wisdom of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity has been passed down some 108 years. Each year, our very existence has been challenged by those that have continually attempted to alter the foundational principals and values of our fraternity. The alterations not only fall in the line of hazing and non approved initiation practicing, but also, in the many brothers that fail to maintain financial good standing and understand the current ways the fraternity operates. The Word of God reminds us in 2 nd Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15). Brothers, let me conclude with this popular scripture found in the 3 rd Chapter of the Book of Proverbs, verses 5 and 6: “ Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him , and he shall direct thy paths.” We are many members, One Kappa, serving One God.
Further in the third chapter of Proverbs, we find these words: “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof that fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.” (Proverbs 3:13- 16). We are reminded that “She” in the scripture is in reference of “Wisdom,” and wisdom comes as a result of the application of knowledge. Brothers all, “Spiritual Longevity” is the glue that has held our fraternity together down through the years, and I submit, will be the conduit that keeps us on the path of Achievement and Active in the years ahead. Our beloved founders made it very clear that Christian values and principals were the guiding force that launch the greatest fraternity on the face of the earth. It is clear from the life and teachings of Jesus in the Gospels, as well as from the life of our beloved founders, that our relationship with God is the most important thing in our fraternal lives. The gift of the Holy Spirit enables us to know God as a Living Presence in our lives. But unless and until we are experiencing the very breath of God, the Love of God, welling up within us,
I n this Journal edition, we brothers, it is clear that when it comes to longevity, they have “Come this Far by Faith”. Many will share stories of life’s imperfections that have been connected to their lives. However, because they walked by faith, they were able to endure the imperfections, reach heights of achievements, echoing the dreams of our beloved founders. They are still with us today, Kappa Treasures! In the words that are very familiar to our noble clan, “ My son , forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days , and long life , and peace, shall they add to thee. ” (Proverbs 3:1-2). Kappas are very familiar with this passage and the acknowledge the longevity of those members that have reach the age of 75. As I speak to many of our
“To God Be the Glory!”
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