The Exceedingly Sinfulness of Sin

       One of the important purposes of the Law of Moses is to expose the exceedingly sinfulness of sin (Romans 7:13).  True spiritual wisdom is attained when you have a firm and growing grasp of the enormity of sin.  In the words of Psalm…

Beware of Idolatry

       “Little children, keep yourselves from idols” is how the apostle John concludes his first epistle (1 John 5:21).  Idolatry occurs when God is made into man’s image.  Fundamentally, idolatry is a mental creation; it may or may not involve metal or wood.  This…

Living by Faith

       A continuous challenge of faith is to view God as He has actually revealed Himself in Scripture.  Since He is a person—not a philosophy or a fantasy—a Biblically-based belief in Him necessitates an accurate faith that expresses itself in practical ways in our…

Things Money Cannot Buy

      The ability of money is slight when compared to its weighty inability.  Money can buy a house, but it cannot purchase a home.  Money can obtain medicine, but it cannot secure health.  Money can pay for entertainment, but it cannot buy happiness.  Money…

The Message of Psalm 49

       The message of Psalm 49 is universal.  It is for all people, all the inhabitants of the world (v. 1).  It is for all classes of people—both low and high, rich and poor (v. 2).  Those who incline their ear to listen attentively…

Great is the Lord and His Praiseworthiness

       The tendency of human nature is to slip into worship that is lethargic, half-hearted, and simply “going through the motions”.  It must be resisted vigorously and constantly.  The Lord of hosts is a great King (Malachi 1:14) who receives passionate glory, honor, and…

God’s Unchanging Worthiness

       The spirit with which you worship God matters.  Jesus declared to the Samaritan woman that “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24).  “Must worship in spirit…” is not a mere suggestion.    Send article…