False Teachers
Because of the narrowness of truth and righteousness, every one of life’s travelers ought to “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves” (Matthew 7:15). Send article as PDF
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The Narrowness of Righteousness
A most distinct characteristic of truth and righteousness is narrowness. Send article as PDF
Three Sobering Facts About Life
After expounding the characteristics of righteous judgment in Matthew 7:1-12, Jesus challenges all who have ears to hear to properly exercise righteous judgment when deciding the most basic decisions of life—Which gate shall I enter? Which path will I travel? Which direction shall…
Personal Responsibility
Few things have been treated with greater disdain among some than the thoroughly Biblical concept of personal responsibility. They believe themselves to be so special and so entitled that they are exempt from it. Sadly, they are wrong. Send article as PDF…
The Immense Gold in the Golden Rule–Part Two
“Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 7:12) has deservedly been given the moniker of “the Golden Rule”. In addition to the gold of superiority, logic, and simplicity (see…
The Immense Gold in the Golden Rule–Part One
“Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 7:12) has deservedly been given the moniker of “the Golden Rule”. Have you ever pondered how much priceless spiritual treasure is found in…
Rules for Life
Every person lives by some overriding code of conduct. Send article as PDF
The Final Characteristic of Righteous Judgment
Everyone knows how they want to be treated. Send article as PDF
Another Telltale Characteristic of Righteous Judgment–Part Three
Because God exercises righteous judgment, His children ought to as well. Send article as PDF
Another Telltale Characteristic of Righteous Judgment–Part Two
In our consideration of Matthew 7, we have identified four telltale characteristics of righteous judgment. They are: Intentionally avoid using unrighteous judgment (v. 1), Deliberately avoid using hypocritical judgment (v. 2-4), Engage in self-examination before taking action (v. 5), and Don’t waste your…