America, Greed & the Bible

“Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and usury gathers it for him who is generous to the poor.” Proverbs 28:8 “A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.” Proverbs 28:16 The issue with sin is that...

Worldly Self-Esteem is Sin

MARK 14:29 “Peter said to him, ‘Even though they all fall away, I will not.'”   James tells us that all boasting about future events is evil.  We talk of these things that we’re going to do and goals we’ll achieve.  We admire people that...

Anger

“He who rules his spirit is better than he who takes a city.” Proverbs 16:32 “Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.” Proverbs 14:29 We all feel anger sometimes. It’s not necessarily a sin – in fact, as...

Sound Doctrine vs. Pride

Wisdom & Faith “Blessed is the one who fears the Lord always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.” Proverbs 28:14 When the Apostle Paul tells us that the righteous by faith shall live by faith (Romans 1:17) we hear a truth that’s central to the...

Uncertain Futures & the Christian

Mark 14:41-42 “And he came the third time and said to them, ‘Are you still sleeping and taking your rest?  It is enough; the hour has come.  The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.  Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.’” Do you...