TAKING THE WRONG OPPORTUNITY

When the spirit of anarchy is afoot in a nation, it can inspire people to commit evil and dishonorable acts. It can also cause people to support those who want to see those evil and dishonoring acts take place. Sadly, it can also stir up those in the Church who lack...

FOR THE HONOR OF GOD’S NAME

There are times when we think we want something, and when that request is granted, it’s not always the best thing. After the people of Israel asked for a king, it was seen by the Lord as a violation of His covenant with them. God was to lead the nation, not a man. It...

THE BOUNDARY OF TRUST

Our ultimate extension of trust – the unfailing kind of trust – should only be placed on God, not on any human, no matter how dear that person may be to us. Even among the most trustworthy of people, no one can wear the badge of an unfailing trust because any...

SELLING OUT

Some believers have abandoned their birthright as a child of God because they have followed the desires of their flesh and allowed those desires to satisfy their soulish needs. Yielding to those desires has caused some to sell their birthright and follow the flesh....

WHEN A PUBLIC CHALLENGE FAILS

There are times when it can seem appropriate to a person who holds a public position or office to challenge someone publicly with whom they disagree. That public challenge will gain support from people of a like mind, but it will not build trust with the one who is...