Absolute? or obsolete? These questions demand honest answers. Your answers to them will shape the way you live life here and now, and affect your destiny in the world to come.
Down through the years Christians have believed the Bible is the inspired Word of God. Although over 40 humans wrote the books there is one central message, one code of ethics, and one plan of salvation. Surely God was the Author who inspired the writers.
Wisdom, as we commonly think of it, is the ability to follow a sound course of action, based on knowledge and long experience. Wisdom, as used in the Proverbs, begins with reverence and awe for God, and leads to living life in accord with God’s plan.
The problem with extremism is as old as man. Ecclesiastes 7:16 - 18 (paraphrased) says this: Do not be overly-righteous or overly-wise. Why should you destroy yourself? Do not be overly-wicked or foolish. Why should you die before your time? It is good to recognize and avoid all of these extremes.
Our tongues are powerful tools for either good or evil.Too often we use them to spread false stories or to say things that may not be completely true. God has made it clear though that lying, in all its many forms, is sin.
As a Christian writer you must learn to think logically, so that you can interpret both the Bible, and life in general, logically. You need to do this so that you can help your readers to come to logical conclusions when they read your stories and articles.
In our day there is a babel of confusing voices all around us. Many times the teachings presented are conflicting and bewildering and truth seems elusive. Can we sort out what comes from God and what is from the devil? Are there any standards to go by?
There are two Kingdoms. The kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world. You need to learn to recognize the differences between them.
If we really want to know the truth, we have to get back to the facts: what the Bible actually says - not what we think it means. Read more...
We live in an era where information on any subject is readily accessible. But what is truth? Have you found a bedrock of Truth on which to build your life? When you have found Truth, embrace it, live it, and share it!
Recently, several evangelists said they had a special "word from Lord." What they prophesied did not come to pass. How are we to relate to the prophets of today when so many of their supposed revelations are obviously a complete failure?
What a question! Who wouldn't like to have no financial worries, especially these days when everything is so expensive? But---will money meet the needs of your soul?