CSI Hospital Newsletter
VOLUME 3,
NUMBER 05
MAY
2005
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VOLUME 3,
NUMBER 05 |
MAY
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From the Scriptures "...pay attention when the Lord corrects you, and do not be discouraged when He rebukes you. Because the Lord corrects everyone he loves and punishes everyone He accepts..." - Hebrews 12:5-6
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"JOHN
THE BAPTIST – A MODEL FOR LEADERSHIP" Rev. Suresh Pawar, Religioius Works Department |
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John the Baptist was born (c.7 BC) to an elderly couple Zechariah, a priest, and his wife Elizabeth. His birth was unique – he was the promised son in their old age and chosen to be used by God. The name ‘John’ is the shorter form of ‘Jehohanan’, which means ‘God’s gift’, or ‘God is gracious’. It was the name, which God ordered to be given to the child, and it described the parents’ gratitude for an unexpected joy. Zechariah filled with the Holy Spirit, prophesies that the child shall be called the prophet of the Most High, will walk before the Lord to prepare his way, will give knowledge of salvation to his people… John grew up to manhood in the wilderness of Judea where he received his prophetic call. He was a man from the desert and in his solitude and desolation, gave himself a chance to hear the voice of God. Though he unsurpassed in his personal stature, his life style was very simple. The clothes he wore were garments woven of camel’s hair and a leather belt about his waist. The food he ate was locusts and wild honey – the simplest of diets. Indeed he was the last and greatest of the prophetic succession. He was likened to the prophet Elijah. John the Baptist gained widespread fame as a preacher calling for national repentance. Crowds flocked to hear him and he baptized many in the river Jordan. His baptismal activity was the starting point for the apostolic ministry. Characteristics of John the Baptist’s leadership: ·
John came from God. He
started his ministry only after he had undergone years of lonely
preparation by God. Before he spoke to men, he had a long communion and
fellowship with God. ·
He himself was a message –
he lived his message, and because of that people listened. ·
His message was effective
because he told people what in their heart of hearts knew and were waiting
to listen. It was not a mere negative denunciation but a positive
application of the moral standards of God. He not only condemned men of
what wrong they had done but summoned them to what they ought to do, and
challenged them to be what they could be ·
He was a man from God and
had the right to speak. He was humble, and his attitude was one of
self-obliteration and not self-importance. He considered himself unworthy
even to perform the lowliest service. ·
He was a good man who taught people
to practice virtue, be just one to another, and be pious towards God. ·
He pointed to someone
beyond himself – to the One whom all men need. He considered himself a
pointer, as one to prepare the way for the Lord. ·
He had a very strong
conviction about Christ. This helped him to stand firm in times of
confrontation. ·
He was unaffected by the
remarks of others. He was here on earth to prepare the path for Christ and
expressed his joyous satisfaction about Christ’s increasing popularity.
There was no sadness in his heart as Christ’s glory overshadowed his
ministry. ·
He was committed to the
divine plan. When people moved away from him and gathered around Christ,
his duty and desires were perfectly fulfilled.
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His witness was bold and powerful.
He fearlessly denounced evil where he found it – in the state, in the
synagogue, or the common people. Like a light he lit up the dark places
and was a voice calling men to higher things.
· His attitude to establish order was one of radical condemnation. He denounced the religious leaders. He even rebuked the king and had to pay with his life. To summarize, John the Baptist was a man of sincerity,
humility and goodness, Remember, “He who never offended anyone, never did anyone any good.”
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From
the World of Medicine |
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Helmets are once again making headlines in newspapers with both the proponents and opponents crying hoarse about the usefulness or otherwise of wearing them while riding two-wheelers. This is not unique to India. In the USA, debates about the use of helmets have been raging and the federal government of USA has enacted and then repealed the law mandating helmet use twice! This write-up attempts to find out if there is enough objective evidence to support the view that helmets are useful in preventing serious head injuries to the rider in the event of two-wheeler accidents. | |
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Evidence to
support the use of helmet However the full benefit and protection from helmet use depends on many parameters the main ones being the type of helmet used, the way it is used and the rate of use. For instance studies have shown that 45% of motorcyclists in Indonesia and 46% in Malaysia used their helmets improperly and 48% in California used helmets that were of substandard quality. It is therefore not surprising to find that in one study the incidence of fatal head injuries was very high in those who used non-standardized helmets compared with those who used standard helmets. Does the use of
helmet result in more severe spinal injuries? This is one strong reason put forth by the opponents of helmet use. It has been claimed by some people that the incidence of spinal injuries are much higher in people who wear helmets. However there is no scientific evidence for this and several studies have conclusively disproved the above held belief. A study published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention 2005 Mar;6(1):60-6 has shown no increase in the incidence of spinal injuries among those wearing helmets compared with those who did not wear them. Helmets apart from protecting the head also decrease the incidence of facial injuries and there are several scientific data to support this view.
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WORLD NO TOBACCO
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