Covetousness in the Bible: When Desire Becomes Sin
I can keep my hands off what belongs to my neighbor and still resent him for having it. That is one reason the command…
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Is Masturbation a Sin? A Biblical Examination
The Bible does not directly name masturbation or classify every possible instance of the physical act as sin. I also cannot use that silence…
Testing vs. Temptation: How Can You Tell the Difference?
In the first chapter of his New Testament letter, James tells us that the testing of our faith produces patience, but a few verses…
The Lord’s Prayer Explained: A Pattern for Real Prayer
When Jesus taught His disciples to pray in Matthew 6, He included something as ordinary as the bread they needed to eat. But He…
Amen in the Bible: What Does It Really Mean?
When someone finishes praying and we answer Amen, what are we actually saying? We are expressing our agreement with the prayer and entrusting it…
1 John 2 Explained: How to Examine Your Faith Without Losing Assurance
When John says that those who know Christ keep His commands, how should a believer examine himself without turning assurance into a scorecard? John…
Honor Your Father and Mother: What the Bible Means in Difficult Families
What does honoring your father and mother require when family life is difficult? A dependent child and a married adult do not have the…
Psalm 27: Trusting God When Fear Returns
David begins Psalm 27 with a bold confession of trust, then cries urgently for mercy and ends by calling himself to wait on the…
Salt of the Earth: What Did Jesus Mean?
What good is salt if it no longer seasons anything? Jesus asked His disciples to consider that problem when He called them the salt…
Can Christians Celebrate Christmas? A Biblical Perspective
I believe Christians may celebrate Christmas by thanking God for the birth of Jesus, and I also believe a Christian may choose not to…
Are Christians Required to Tithe? What the Bible Teaches
Tithing is a significant topic in Scripture, rooted in the Old Testament and practiced by Israel as a part of their covenant relationship with…
Can Christians Use Marijuana or THC? What the Bible Says
I do not believe a Christian should use marijuana or THC for the purpose of getting high. Scripture calls us to remain sober and…