Having sex outside of marriage used to be considered such a heinous act in this country; now it is generally accepted, even among some Christians who get a good laugh at it on television and movies. Getting a divorce used to be considered an unacceptable alternative in this country; now it is as normal as apple pie and ice cream, even among…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 254)
How would the average person in the twenty-first century finish this sentence, “If your enemy is hungry, __________”? There are all sorts of possibilities: smile, laugh, take pleasure in it, use it to your advantage, let him starve, etc. What if you added two more words? How would you finish the sentence now, “If your enemy is hungry, give him ________”?…
Being a virgin today is often met with ridicule, sarcasm and a joke. Even if you are a virgin, you might try to pretend like you’re not. Or, you might try to “lose it” at the first available opportunity. But, why? Why is being a virgin such a “bad thing”? Why is the purity associated with virginity not something that is admired,…
On March 3, 1863, a Resolution was adopted by the U.S. Senate and then signed by President Abraham Lincoln on March 30, 1863, to proclaim a national day of prayer and fasting. Read in stunning amazement some of this Proclamation by a U.S. President. “Whereas, the Senate of the United States, devoutly recognizing the Supreme Authority and just Government of Almighty God,…
I’m not trying to be unkind at all or make any harsh or unwarranted judgments, but it appears that we have (in our society and in our homes) fostered a spirit of laziness and entitlement. Let us be reminded that God has some very serious points for us to consider regarding laziness. “The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing”…
Is laziness a sin? Now, there’s a thought that will grab your attention in a hurry – could one’s laziness actually be a sin? Well, let’s look at a few Bible passages and see what reasonable conclusion can be drawn. First, look at this principle in Proverbs 20:13 – “Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty…” There’s nothing wrong with…
Some of the saddest passages to read in all of Scripture are ones that depict parents (some of whom are highly respected Bible characters) refusing to actively parent, train and discipline their children. God’s judgment was pronounced against Eli “for the iniquity which he knows” regarding his sons, “and he did not restrain them” (1 Sam. 3:13). Samuel’s sons “did not walk…
The church that Jesus Christ promised (Matt. 4:17; 16:18), purchased (Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:23, 25) and established (Eph. 1:22-23) in the New Testament was not a “denomination,” for no denominations existed at that time. In fact, the word “denomination” is not even found in the Bible because it represents a non-Biblical concept that is the work of man and not of God.…