There is a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to the subject of judging others. Most people who have a small amount of Bible knowledge think that it is always wrong to judge others. Usually, if one tries to correct someone with such little knowledge of God’s Word, they will say something like, “doesn’t the […]
We have been considering the heart this week. The biblical heart is the intellectual part of our being, that is, the mind. It is the center of who we are as Christians. Proverbs 4:23 (ESV) 23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. If our hearts are not […]
How often do you find yourself worrying? We probably all worry at times, but it certainly should not characterize who we are. If we worry all the time, it demonstrates a lack of faith, which, of course, is a serious heart problem – one that is fatal if it is not rectified. To make things […]
One of the more dangerous ailments that we can develop physically is anything related to the heart. The heart, of course, is one of our major organs and we should do all we can to take care of it (eat right, exercise, etc.). Even more critical than our physical heart is our biblical heart (the […]
There is no greater way to influence others than by preaching the gospel to them. The gospel message is the greatest message the world has ever heard and without it salvation is impossible. The first thing a person must do to be saved is believe in Jesus. John 14:6 (ESV) 6 Jesus said to him, […]
Referring to kingdom citizens as the salt of the earth is one of the classic statements found in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:13). It is practical, useful, and understandable because salt is such a common commodity. While there are literally dozens of uses for salt, two come to mind when thinking about the […]
It is a blessing to have a job. With so many people either unemployed or underpaid, it is a good thing to have a job that affords you the ability to support your family and pay all your bills. If you have a good job, you should not take it for granted, but thank God […]
When individuals obey the gospel, they are added to the church (Acts 2:47). After becoming members of the universal church, first-century Christians joined themselves to local churches that were organized with elders, deacons, and saints (Acts 9;26-28; Philippians 1:1). We read of local churches at Jerusalem, Colossae, Corinth, Ephesus, Philippi, Troas, etc. It is in […]
We sometimes forget how much influence we have on the people around us. We are constantly being watched by others. Whether it is our co-workers on the job or our children at home, our actions, as well as our words, are being judged. The importance of our influence cannot be overstated. We must take it […]
In Ephesians 5:18, Paul instructed the saints at Ephesus to avoid being drunk with wine, but instead to be filled with the Spirit. He then set forth five present participles that demonstrate that we are indeed filled with the Spirit (speaking, singing, making melody, giving thanks, and submitting). I am especially interested in the last […]