Should I seek glory and honor for myself? “Of course not,” you might say. “That would be prideful and selfish. You shouldn’t seek to exalt yourself. The only person who deserves glory and honor is God.” Yes and no. Paul condemns a “self-seeking” nature in Romans 2:8. . . . but for those who are … More the art of self-seeking
Employees, you are not bondservants. Some would say the two are to be compared. And so we compare. Bondservants, otherwise known as “slaves,” have nearly no rights or freedoms. They may be given room and board, but otherwise are rarely paid. They generally have no say concerning any matter and are strictly bound to their masters. Employees live … More bondservants & employees
Have you ever noticed the sarcasm of the book of Ruth? Watch closely. There’s this family living in Bethlehem: Elimelech, Naomi, and two sons, Mahlon and Chilion. Oh, by the way. They have this relative named Boaz. He lives in Bethlehem, too. The name of the man was Elimelech and the name of his wife Naomi, … More it just so happens
Something changed. In your past, you were religious. You did what was right, and you looked good. And no one knew the difference. And then, unbeknownst to you, apathy began its slow and silent work. Though you would hardly admit it, you started to care less. The lives of irreligious people began to appeal. Somehow, these people … More where is justice?
“Be good while Mom shops, and you’ll get a treat . . .” Poor parenting, right? Seems to me the child should be good or else. “Give to such-and-such charity. Hurry before the year ends – it’s tax-deductible!” Charity? Really? Whatever happened to obedience and kindness? You do something because you’re supposed to or because you want … More the biblical bribe
Journey of the Word 