Many folks make decisions based upon “consensus.” We are told things like: 4 out of 5 dentists approve. 4 out of 5 doctors use this product. 9 out of 10 customers agree. “Consensus” means a “general agreement; the judgment arrived at by most of those concerned.” And so many folks will reason, “If it’s good enough for the majority, then it’s good…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 149)
Peter learned a very hard lesson in Acts 10. Having been raised a Jew, it was difficult for him (even though he was an apostle) to lay aside his Jewish heritage and accept the Gentiles as equals in the eyes of God. He even told Cornelius, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jewish man to keep company with or go…
What do you enjoy doing the most? What brings you the most joy and satisfaction in life? There are many answers that we could give to those questions, and most of our responses would be worthwhile and beneficial to our lives and our souls. But, when it comes to studying the Bible, is that an activity that brings you joy and happiness?…
When God speaks to us about our giving (i.e., about our contribution in worship to Him, in order to support the work of the church), He always emphasizes that it is to be done according to one’s ability to give. We are to give as we “may prosper” (1 Cor. 16:2). There is to be a direct proportion between how much we…
“Sir, why did you get married?” Was it “to have sex” or “to have someone to cook and clean for me” or “to have someone to do my laundry” or “to consolidate bills” or “to have more money by combining incomes” or “to be happy and settle down”? Was there any reason beyond you and your own desires for getting married? If…
Taste is such a vivid sense. Watch the face of baby who bites into a lemon. Watch as someone takes a big sip of iced tea that they thought was sweet (and it wasn’t). Eating is essential to life. This is especially true in the life of a child. The only way to properly grow is to eat. And, eating is much…
For a variety of reasons, Christians over the years have allowed themselves to become embittered against the church: a preacher or an elder because of the demands of the work; the wife or children of a preacher or elder because of the demands of the work; a church member because of the behavior of another church member, or because of a decision…
It is an expression frequently heard on religious television and radio. All too often the man who is doing the preaching will say something like, “I want you to share with you something that the Lord laid on my heart.” Of course, it is not just televangelists who say this. It is a common saying among many religious folks. I don’t want…