We’ve all heard the expression, “With knowledge comes great responsibility.” That axiom is true in the home, true in school, true in the workplace and true in the church. However, this truth has its greatest significance in our relationship with our God. Get your Bible and look at two verses – Luke 12:47 and James 4:17. Compare them side-by-side.  “That servant who…

In the record of Scripture, God’s people often found themselves in periods of oppression and distress and trouble. Admittedly, most of these events were the result of their own sinfulness; however, it did seem to wake them up, cause them to evaluate and move them to return to God. Of course, finding themselves in captivity and under enemy control, where else could…

Are you ever concerned that it seems the world has us outnumbered? Do you ever feel like we are surrounded on all sides by the enemy? Do you ever get the sense that the future is hopeless? If that’s you, then it’s important to realize that such “feelings” are not from God! In 2 Kings 6, the king of Syria sent his…

The greatest blessing any person can ever experience on this earth is to be forgiven of their sins. When the Ethiopian eunuch was baptized in Acts 8, the Bible says that “he went on his way rejoicing” (8:39). Why? Because he had been forgiven! It was the “good news”! So, what would be the greatest tragedy any person  could ever experience on…

As the nation of Babylon was rising to power and world dominance, God had some warnings for this nation, which He delivered through the prophet Habakkuk in a series of five “Woes.” “Woe to him who increases what is not his” (2:6). Think about that. “Woe to him who covets evil gain for his house” (2:9). Think about that one, too. “Woe…

“Don’t be so judgmental! Homosexuality is as normal as heterosexuality.” “Don’t be so narrow-minded! Abortion is here to stay. Get over it!” “Don’t be so silly! I drink alcohol, you drink caffeinated sodas. Same thing!” “Don’t be so naïve! All teens are having sex these days. No biggie!” “Don’t be so ignorant! Christianity is just a crutch! Get in the real world!”…

The Bible says that Jesus was “exceedingly sorrowful,” “troubled and deeply distressed,” “in agony,” and that He “prayed more earnestly” and He sweat “drops of blood.” But, why? The Bible says that man “sought false testimony,” “spat in His face,” “beat Him,” “blindfolded Him,” “struck Him,” “plotted against Him,” “accused Him,” “bound Him,” “struck Him on the face,” “treated Him with contempt,”…

The church in first-century Philadelphia received a wonderfully favorable letter from Jesus (in Revelation 3:7-13). While Jesus’ affirmation, “I know your works,” in the other letters was not necessarily a “good thing,” what Jesus observed and knew regarding these brethren was delightfully commendable. Jesus had, therefore, opened a door of opportunity to them that no one could shut, for He had great…