Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished. Proverbs 16:5 The Problem of Pride Pride. The word carries with it so many meanings, so many emotions. There is the positive sense of pride, which Webster defines...
The Sting of the Word Fool. The word elicits all sorts of emotions. Anger, humor, fear. Made popular by “Mr. T”, it became a comical insertion just a few decades ago. In some circles, it is a casual, friendly greeting. Yet, for most, it still carries the...
Could We Hurry Up, Please We love speed. Fast cars, fast processors, fast athletes. When we go on vacation, who doesn’t ask the question, “What is the fastest way to get there?” We are bona fide speed junkies. Don’t believe me, then go to any...
To enter the narrow way through the gate and not follow Jesus is just as deficient as seeming to follow after him on the way, yet not having come through the gate. The call is to deny self, take up the cross, and follow Jesus. We do not enter the gate and stare at the...
What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them...
