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The Long-Term Effects of Sin - Sin is not merely a theological concept; it has tangible, long-lasting consequences that ripple through our lives and the lives of those around us. Adultery is one of the most prominent examples. But there are plenty of sins that cause devastating outcomes in people’s lives, both personally and communally. When God commands us to stay … Continue reading "The Long-Term Effects of Sin"
Reassessing Church Activities: Balancing Community and Spiritual Growth - The abundance of social activities within churches often overshadows their primary mission: spiritual growth and the dissemination of God’s word. This is a modern problem. While community is undeniably important, we must critically examine how these gatherings impact our faith journeys and relationships within the church. The Shift from Spiritual Engagement to Entertainment Many congregations … Continue reading "Reassessing Church Activities: Balancing Community and Spiritual Growth"
The Biggest Sexual Mistake Christian Men Make - One of the biggest mistakes Christian men make when they get married is training their wives to keep them dependent on sex. They teach their wives to think that they will do anything for sex. Husbands demonstrate this with their own actions. They will beg for sex.They will plead for sex.They will change decisions or … Continue reading "The Biggest Sexual Mistake Christian Men Make"
Sexual Discipline In Marriage - Most men will be shocked by the title. Never in their wildest dreams would they think they had to be sexually disciplined in marriage. They thought they would have on-command access to sex the moment they get married. Most men will face a sad reality when they wake up from that delusion. Men must be … Continue reading "Sexual Discipline In Marriage"
The Pursuit of Wealth [Proverbs 23:4] - Do not overwork to be rich;Because of your own understanding, cease! Proverbs often talk about money and man’s relationship to it. Proverbs 23:4 talk about the foolishness of the relentless pursuit of wealth at the expense of everything else in life. Solomon warns against the obsession with riches, teaching us that at the root of … Continue reading "The Pursuit of Wealth [Proverbs 23:4]"
Dining with The Powerful [Proverbs 23:1-3] - 1When you sit down to eat with a ruler,Consider carefully what is before you;2And put a knife to your throatIf you are a man given to appetite.3Do not desire his delicacies,For they are deceptive food. Proverbs 23:1-3 outlines unique circumstances – the rare instances when you may be invited to eat with someone powerful. When we recall the context of many … Continue reading "Dining with The Powerful [Proverbs 23:1-3]"
Proverbs 12:1-2 - Proverbs 24:1-2 explains a a key aspect of human behavior—envy—and offers practical wisdom identifying its dangers and contrasts it with the path of righteousness. Because it’s not just that we envy people. sometimes we envy them for the wrong things. Envy itself is wrong. But layer on top of envy the fact that we are … Continue reading "Proverbs 12:1-2"
Proverbs 10:11 - “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” Proverbs 10:11 The Righteous Mouth: A Fountain of Life The proverbs frequently include vivid imagery to help teach a point. The imagery used in this passage is of a “fountain of life” and it describes the life-giving … Continue reading "Proverbs 10:11"
The Contrast of Desires: Proverbs 10:3 - Proverbs 10:3 identifies a contrast between the desires of the righteous and the wicked. “The Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famish, but He thwarts the craving of the wicked.” The Righteous Soul Is Sustained Like most proverbs, it comes in two contrasting lines. The first part of the proverb tells us that … Continue reading "The Contrast of Desires: Proverbs 10:3"
Reaping the Thoughts you Sow - Thinking creates either positive or negative spirals. There is no way around this. Positive thoughts lead to more positive thoughts and vice versa. This places a tremendous responsibility on us to control our thinking not only for the benefit of the present moment but also for the downstream effects that our thoughts will have on … Continue reading "Reaping the Thoughts you Sow"