If we truly repent in light of the coming kingdom, we will treat our neighbors rightly. No one who has humbled himself or herself before God can act with wanton self-interest in relationships. Those with the faith to await the vindication of the righteous in God’s kingdom can afford to be Read More →
Jesus emphasizes that we should not pray like the hypocrites, to be seen by others; instead, we should pray privately. He also emphasizes that we should not pray like pagans, expecting to manipulate an answer from their deities; instead, we should offer a simple prayer to our Father. Read More →
Jesus exhorts us not to value possessions enough to seek them, quite in contrast to today’s prosperity preachers. Jesus’ words strike at the core of human selfishness, challenging both the well-to-do who have possessions to guard and the poor who wish they could acquire them. His words are so Read More →
One cannot be content with calling Jesus a great teacher, for he taught that he was more than a mere teacher; one must either accept all his teachings, including those that demand we submit to his lordship, or reject him altogether. Jesus is not one way among many; he is the standard of judgment. Read More →
In the fourth chapter of Hebrews, verse 12, it says: “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” The Bible is the Read More →