November 2017
We praise God for the continuous publication of the
Blessing magazine since 1972. The Editorial Policies were
never written down, but under the guidance of the Holy
Spirit the editors of this
Magazine have consistently
maintained the following 10 policies in publishing every one
of the 500 issues released so far. It has pleased God to bless
this literature ministry with His stamp of approval for the
glory of His Name and good of His people. Pray with us that
these godly traditions may be upheld in all the years to come.
1. The Blessing Magazine will carry messages of
edification for believers rather than evangelistic articles for
unbelievers. Even though the Blessing Magazine is the
official organ of the Blessing Youth Mission, it will not
essentially be a promotional literature for the organisation.
Not more than 25% of its space will be allotted for the
ministerial news and such items.
2. Although each author is responsible for the content
of his or her article, all the messages will be checked for their
Scriptural relevance. The contents should be practical and
balanced. Eccentric views and extra-Biblical stuff will not
be encouraged. Delicate issues will be examined in Biblical
light but with cultural sensitivity. The articles must have a
“message.” The Magazine on the whole should be a
prophetic voice.
3. False doctrines and unscriptural methods can be
exposed without subjectively attacking any preacher. It is
possible to be analytical without getting critical. But if
someone hates us for teaching the truth, it cannot be helped
(Gal 4:16; Eph 4:15). Because copyright laws are not so
stringent in India, several publishers reprint our articles
(most of the time without permission!) blowing up certain
sentences and paragraphs to their advantage, for which we
are not responsible.
4. The photographs of the writers or the main
preachers of the Mission will appear only rarely in the
magazine. Action pictures which convey a message and field
photographs which will challenge or encourage the readers
will be used.
5. We will not hesitate to freely use reliable modern
Bible translations for quotations. Obsolete words and
language style which cannot be understood by the younger
generation will be avoided. We will spare no pains to
produce a magazine free of printing errors.
6. Utmost care will be taken to be as accurate as
possible in reporting. Exaggeration does not glorify God. If
we cannot count our catch as “153 fish,” we would say “over
100” rather than “about 200!” (Jn 21:11). In the present
situation in India, it is advisable to say so many people have
“believed” on Christ instead of so many have been
“converted.”
7. Appeal for money in the Magazine will be as
minimum as possible. When we bless the readers spiritually,
they will bless the work materially in turn (1 Cor 9:11).
Needs will be presented plainly. Pressure tactics, sympathy
appeals and enticement techniques will be avoided. If
contributions exceed the need for any project, the same will
be unhesitantly announced in the Magazine (Ex 36:4-7). The
financial report of the Mission will be published annually.
8. We will not accept any paid advertisements. We
ourselves will inform our readers of worthy programmes
and materials.
9. We will clear all the bills of the printers before the
next issue is sent to the press. For the first few years the
number of pages of the magazine was only 12. Now it is 20.
Requests to increase the pages and go for multi-colour print
for every issue are many, but counting the cost we still use
ordinary paper. Continuity is important.
10. We will not give our mailing list to other
publishers or organisations. People have trusted us with
their addresses and we must continue to enjoy their favour
along with that of God!
500th Issue
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