We often ask ourselves what the motivation is for the good things we do, but we often neglect investigating what drives most of the sin in our lives. Paul taught that love should be a motivating factor for everything we do (1 Cor. 13:1-3). Doing good works is important, but if the proper motivation does…
Nothing seems to get us in more trouble than the improper use of our tongues, and when the tongue resorts to angry words we often see problems that can have long lasting hurtful consequences. One of the many amazing things about Jesus was that he had absolute control over what He said to others. Even…
The atoning blood of Jesus Christ washes our sins away at baptism (Acts 22:16), but the apostle John teaches us that it continues to cleanse us of our sins if we “walk in the light.” He wrote, “But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one…
Many faithful Christians often beat themselves up over things they feel they cannot do in the work of the Lord, and it leads to excessive worry and concern that can be spiritually damaging. I personally have had numerous Christians approach me voicing their concern about not being able to effectively evangelize and preach to people….
We often fail to realize how we can say or imply things indirectly by what we do or fail to do. Forsaking the assembly of the saints is one example of when we do so. Our actions can have a huge impact on those around us. The New Testament commands us to assemble together to…
The Bible repeatedly warns us of the dangers of becoming too attached to this world, because becoming too comfortable in this world may prevent us from making it to our true eternal home in heaven. God wants us to develop a pilgrim mentality. Christians should be a people on the move. The Bible is not…
Great men and women of the Bible were people of purpose, and Christians must compare themselves with these heroes of the faith and the commands of our Lord to see if we are as well. Ezra left the captivity of Babylon for Jerusalem eager to teach his people. It was said of him, “For Ezra…
How do we know we really know God? How do we know if we are in the right relationship with Him and are living according to His will? If you were to randomly approach people and ask them how they knew they know God, you might be surprised at some of the answers you would…
We live in a time when good role models are hard to come by, and this is all the more reason we should teach our children the need to look at what is truly important in life. Our media crazed culture is inundated with worship and praise for celebrities, professional athletes, and pop culture icons…
I think it is safe to say that John 3:16 is one of the most loved verses in the Bible. Those of the Faith cherish the verse for the wonderful truth it portrays while those who are unbelievers can’t help but be familiar with it from the many bumper stickers, signs, and other ways it…