David's preoccupation with his enemies seems forgivable at first glance. But what does it mean to imagine a relationship with God, like Jesus', that is independent of our enemies?
David's preoccupation with his enemies seems forgivable at first glance. But what does it mean to imagine a relationship with God, like Jesus', that is independent of our enemies?
If we believe that God is our everything, then we must learn to be content with what we have because we will always have God. Is He enough for us?
We face judgment in little ways throughout our lives... but how ready are we to face the ultimate verdict of the only just judge?
Stretching all the way into our past and all the way into our future as mankind is a legacy of imagining, committing, and approving what is evil. But there is a good that always overcomes evil: the wicked will not win.
Different people may react differently to the real and certain verdict of Heaven on their lives. What is your response?
"No purpose or ambition can ever outweigh—in nobility or (eternal) worth—the life consciously dedicated to daily becoming more like Christ." Kelvin helps us understand why we can learn from ungodly people, but must not forget that the Christian's standard is Christ alone!
In the final installment of this post, Kelvin asks us to ponder the implications of all our discussions so far.
The worldly ideology to channel the desire for revenge into work, and become more successful than the person who hurt you is toxic to the Christian. God gave you life and all you wanted to do with it was prove a point to someone?
When we feel unloved, unlovable and unloving, we need some shock therapy from Solomon. How does the Bible's R-rated book teach us how God loves us and how we can love ourselves and others?
The story of Job teaches us many lessons, but there is one we may tend to forget: Great men are not always wise. Kelvin reminds us.
Our giving can be so wrong. What can we learn from the Christmas story about how God gives to us?