Jun 30, 2019
We naturally want to lean in the direction of self-righteousness. It is the desire to be totally correct or morally superior (Prov. 21:2). Even as Christians it is a constant temptation to believe that we can generate within ourselves a righteousness that will be acceptable to God (Rom. 3:10; Gal. 2:21)....
Jun 23, 2019
As we live in a fallen, self-focused world, everyone desires their view or feelings to be the standard of truth by which others should live. When others have what we want or don’t share our perspective, deception often happens to manipulate the situation to get our way (Deut. 35:13-16; Prov. 6:12-14; 11:1;...
Jun 16, 2019
God designed men to work and primarily find satisfaction from protecting and providing for themselves, their family, and others (Gen. 2:15). Men often spend the best of their physical and mental years serving their families by working hard, long hours. Paul described his time as a leader in the church as being labor...
Jun 9, 2019
As water is weak in itself, it will always take the path of least resistance. Similarly, humans naturally pursue the easiest ways of navigating life, especially in areas they are scared or insecure. While we want the least problems, God desires the greatest payoff. The greatest payoff (Gr. therisomen, ‘to...
Jun 2, 2019
The Bible speaks of foolishness or ‘folly’ as a state of living apart from the wisdom and will of God. As people are born ignorant of God’s wisdom and rebellious against His will, everyone has foolishness (Gr. aphrōn, ‘without reason, senseless’) as part of their spiritual DNA (Prov. 22:15). Foolishness can...