The peril of corrupt, unrighteous motivation for doing good works is persistent. If you want to be righteous in God’s sight, you will have to be ever vigilant in guarding against the temptation of doing your good works to be seen by others….
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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
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…
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
Because of the Pharisees’ subtle insertion of the word “only” into Leviticus 19:18, they ultimately taught that you should love your neighbor and hate your enemy (cf. Matthew 5:43). Considering this, it ought to be pretty apparent why white-hot controversies arose among the…
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…
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
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
In Matthew 5:21-48, Jesus explicitly describes the righteousness necessary to go to heaven: be a peacemaker (vv. 21-26); be pure in heart (vv. 27-32); be a person of your word (vv. 33-37); be gracious (vv. 38-48). Send article as PDF
