Moral Relativity vs. Moral Clarity
Every so often, and usually because of tragic circumstances, our nation discusses right and wrong, good and evil. In times past, there was a general consensus that right and wrong can be clearly distinguished. Sadly, over the last few decades, the lines have been blurred. This has taken place mainly in educational and religious institutions, […]
God Keeps His Promises
The first two verses of Daniel give a short summary of what had happened in Judah for years. God told Hezekiah that Babylon would one day conquer the land (Isaiah 39:65-7). He made this promise to Habakkuk. Jeremiah’s prophecies often spoke of this promise to come (1:13-16; 25:8-11; 28:1-17; 32:28-32; etc.). Now, God’s promise has […]
Modest Apparel
Christians are called to a higher standard whether they reside in 1st century Corinth or 21st century America — and both genders are challenged. When it comes to immodesty, we live in a “war zone” where each day is a battle to control and conquer the mind. Women are confronted with their need to clothe […]
“Mission Accomplished!”
“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Whereunto I also labour, […]
Boaz, a Real Man
Ruth 2:10-11 says, “So she fell on her face, bowed to the ground, and said to him, ‘Why have I found favor in your eyes, that you should take notice of me, since I am a foreigner?’ And Boaz answered and said to her, ‘It has been fully reported to me, all that you have […]
The Message or the Messenger: Which Is Important?
In reference to preaching Christ’s resurrection, Paul told the Corinthians, “… whether it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed” (1 Cor. 15:11). He essentially said it does not matter who the messenger was, what matters is the message. Yet, many people believe the messenger is more important than the message. […]
“Mayonnaise Jar Interest”
When I was a kid, dad used to give me the change out of his pocket. Sometimes I would put it in a jar and bury it in a secret place in the yard. Later in life I went to college in East Texas. One of the required classes for my degree was Finance. The […]
Marks of Those Who Love the Lord
“Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy […]
Marriage in America
When Marriage Disappears is the title of a study on the status of marriage in America. According to the study, marriage is “stable” in only one segment of our society — the highly-educated — which comprises about 30% of the population. In the rest of society, marriage is on life support. There are five areas […]
Marks of a Hypocrite
Our Lord’s most frequent word to describe the Pharisees was “hypocrites” (cp. Matthew 23:23-25) and we can get some insight about this description by examining the account of plucking grain on the Sabbath and healing on the Sabbath in Mark 2:23-3:6. First, a hypocrite has a critical mind (Mark 2:23-28). The Pharisees were critics and […]
