Sometimes Christians look at their non-Christian, worldly friends and wonder, “Why do they get to do whatever they want…and I don’t?”  That is dangerous territory in which to let the mind wander.  Think about these passages.  “Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the wicked; for there will be no prospect for the evil man” (Prov. 24:19-20).  “Do not…

It is discouraging how disrespectful our society has become and how these attitudes have invaded the church.  It is obvious (or, maybe I should say, “It should be obvious”) that those who are younger ought to show a healthy amount of respect to those who are older.  But, just in case it’s not obvious, God commanded Christians to do it. In 1…

Now, that is a scary question!  Who, in their right mind, would ever think of setting their heart on the death of their child?  Such a possibility is ludicrous and even discussing the idea seems border-line insanity.  However, the Bible indicates that plenty of parents operate in this realm. The end of Proverbs 19:18 urges, “Do not set your heart on his…

Those who treasure their marriage put their whole heart into building a solid and meaningful relationship.  Those who treasure their children put their whole heart into raising them in the way they should go.  Those who treasure their home put their whole heart into keeping it beautiful.  Those who treasure their job put their whole heart into doing their work well and…

The Bible draws a line of distinction between what it calls “godly sorrow” and what it calls “the sorrow of the world” (2 Cor. 7:10).  “The sorrow of the world” is probably something we have seen and understood—sorrow that individuals “feel” or “express” when they get caught in a misdeed, but not actually a genuine sorrow that leads them to make any…

Submission is not a pleasing concept in our society today, as it carries some sense of inferiority or weakness.  But, such is not the case in Scripture.  Submission is a command of God. Children are to be in submission to their parents (1 Tim. 3:4).  Wives are to be in submission to their husbands (Eph. 5:22; Col. 3:18; 1 Pet. 3:1, 5). …

Have you ever had anyone tell you to mind your own business?  Would you be surprised if God said that to you?  Well, He did.  The church in Thessalonica was struggling with members getting into each other’s “business.”  In the second letter of Paul to this church, he wrote, “We hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly…

When you meet a new person, make a new friend or talk with a new customer, how long does it take for them to find out that you don’t curse or use the Lord’s name in vain?  How long does it take for them to find out that you are honest and will not lie?  How long does it take for them…