Modern Christianity seems rather quick to criticize the wicked state of the world. Yet, well-meaning Christians frequently fail to acknowledge that many of the world’s woes originated from within the Church. For this reason, the Apostle Peter admonishes the people of God that true judgment must begin at our own doorstep.
Most theologians agree that, if Jesus were here today, He would oppose the death penalty. Most theologians are wrong.
You know how preachers are always telling you to be enthusiastic? Well, it's also important to be heading in the right direction.
What would our life be like if nothing existed beyond the world we see? What if all we had was under the sun? How would this change our life, our hopes, our dreams?
Is knowing God nothing more than an intellectual exercise to the Bible-believer? Are we allowed to have an experiential knowledge of Him?
Are you able to concentrate on the task at hand? Jesus expected His disciples to have this trait.
What are the things that are most important to you? Judge them by the vanity factor. Do they satisfy? Will they last? How does God view them?
We are so limited in our understanding by having the world in our hearts. Yet God is working all things together to the good of His own people and purposes.
