Who and How to Forgive (Reading time: 11.8 minutes) Contents Other Believers Non-Christians Our Children How Often How to Forgive Application Summary Other Believers If we must forgive someone who has hurt us or done us harm, should we simply allow them to do it and never talk to them about it? No, and especially Read More…
Spiritual Law of Reciprocity (Reading time: 2.3 minutes) The Law of Reciprocity, also known as the Law of Sowing and Reaping, causes us to receive as a result of what we give or do. Scripture makes it clear we might receive the same as we give, such as mercy (Matt. 5:7). Or we might not Read More…
Your Character, Perverted by Sin (Reading time: 1.7 minutes) Only God can create; that is, form something out of nothing. Satan can only copy or misuse what God has done, so I use the word “pervert” to describe his work. Sin perverts God’s design and plan, and that’s evident in our character. As I explained Read More…
It All Began in the Garden of Eden (Reading time: 1.3 minutes) “When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and Read More…
The Foundation of Godly Character (Reading time: 1.9 minutes) We hear a lot about love in church because it’s an important character trait for us to develop. “Agape” is the word the New Testament uses for the godly type of love, a love that motivates us to serve others, even sacrifice ourselves in doing so. Read More…
Humility Before Love (Reading time: 4.1 minutes) Contents The Problem Humility as the Antidote Authentic Love Summary The Problem Self-centeredness is humanity’s biggest problem, whether it takes the form of pride or a poor self-image. Self-centeredness was the root of all sin and it still is today. It motivated Satan to exalt himself (Isa. 14:13-14) Read More…
Silencing the Accuser Read the Summary (Reading time: 0.4 minutes) (Total reading time: 7.7 minutes) Contents Introduction Sin in Our Lives Succumbing to Weakness Condemning Thoughts Step 1 – Exercise Humility Step 2 – Confess Guilt Step 3 – Repent Summary Article Introduction In an earlier article, we discovered the word “Satan” is a title Read More…
Forgiving When It Hurts (Reading time: 7.5 minutes) Contents Offenses Happen Forgiving is a Choice Why We Can Forgive Benefits of Forgiving Application Summary Offenses Happen People can commit major offenses against others and even feeling justified in doing so. It’s amazing at times to hear people justify their obnoxious or destructive behavior. Yet that Read More…