The Challenge of Balance
Some people are best described as being “so heavenly minded they are of no earthly good”; others can be said to be “so earthly minded they are of no heavenly good”. Send article as PDF
Tag: righteousness
Why on Earth be Godly?
Not only does Jesus pinpoint the distinct characteristics of how the godly conduct themselves—they love their enemies; they bless those who curse them; they do good to those who hate them; they pray for those who despitefully use them (Matthew 5:44)—He also gives…
What on Earth Does Godliness Look Like?
The grace of God that brings salvation instructs its recipients to live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age (Titus 2:11-12). Send article as PDF
The Real Dangers of Adding “Only”
The Old Testament clearly and repeatedly warns against adding to it contents: “You shall not add to the word which I command you…that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you” (Deuteronomy 4:2); “Every word of God is pure; He is a…
God’s War on Evil
Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). His perfect life, atoning death, triumphant resurrection, and continuing priesthood ensures the ultimate, eternal triumph of good over evil. Send article as PDF
Overcoming Evil with Good
God’s expectation for His family is plainly set forth in Romans 12:21—”Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Send article as PDF
Justice vs. Revenge
A common subterfuge used by the opponents of the divinely authorized practice of capital punishment is to righteously pontificate about how they could never support the petty practice of personal vengeance. Send article as PDF
Twisting Scripture
The truthfulness of the saying “Any text taken from its context becomes a pretext” is clearly demonstrated in Scripture. Peter, for example, warns of twisting/wresting Scripture in 2 Peter 3:16. Satan used this wicked hermeneutic in Matthew 4 when he quoted Psalm 91…
How to Cultivate Righteous Lips
Like any piece of fertile soil, an honest and good heart must be carefully and purposefully cultivated to produce the fruit of righteousness. When your heart is properly protected and tended to, the abundant harvest will include righteous lips. Send article as…
Be a Person of Your Word
“But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one” (Matthew 5:37). Send article as PDF