We read about Jesus clearing from the Temple the money changers and sellers of sacrificial animals in all four of the Gospels. John records the first instance shortly after he is baptized at the outset of his ministry. When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple […]
While it is hard to argue against love, Christians should ask themselves, “what makes this day special?” Modern society has so commercialized this day that people are often caught up in the “obligation” to buy something or act in some way as to show their love for someone else. People get hurt when they feel […]
We’re first going to have to define racism. Merriam-Webster’s dictionary lists as its first definition: “a belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race” Some say that racism is more than a belief but is a practice of implementing laws and policies or […]
While the pandemic seems to have exacerbated interpersonal conflicts, they have been around forever. Once Adam and Eve turned their backs on God and sin entered the world, conflicts were inevitable, and it wasn’t long before Cain killed his brother. Not all disagreements spiral out of control and end in a loss of life, but […]
The dictionary defines righteous as “morally right or justifiable.” The question could be phrased what do I need to do to be seen by God as justified to be in his presence. Since God cannot tolerate sin, the question can further be asked, what can I do so that God sees me as someone who […]
Yes, same-sex marriage is a sin. It goes against God’s created purpose for us as male and female and disobedience to God’s precepts and laws is sin. So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 The practice of homosexual relationships in any way, […]
The object of your faith reveals your heart, your earnest desire. Faith alone is just a statement without substance. You should want to trust in something or someone that is true and checks out with reality. In the Christian faith, Jesus Christ is the object of a person’s faith. Jesus’ life teachings, miracles, death on […]
The winter celebration of the birth of Christ dates first appears on a Roman calendar in 336 AD, centuries after the event took place. Scholars believe that there may have been an attempt to co-opt an existing pagan festival that marked the coming of the light after the shortest day of the year. Clues in […]
Of course, so long as you recognize that the holiday is not a Holy Day. The traditional celebration is a national reminder of the need to thank God for the many blessings he has poured out on our nation, but its spiritual significance has long been diminished by materialism and a focus on food, family […]
The Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:8 says, “whatever is true, whatever is right whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things. Certainly, by any reasonable measure, pornography is not any of these things! Looking at pornographic material can lead to sins of the flesh, lust […]
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