As previously noted, the Bible has a lot to say about self and how one is to view himself in relation to God and others. If a person would follow its teachings, his attitude toward self would be what it should be and many of his problems would be solved and pressures eased. When one follows the course of the world and gives undue emphasis to self, he not only adds to his problems now but also places his soul in peril.

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Pandemics, Quarantines, and the Bible Some months it feels like the protocols change weekly. Go to the hospital. Don’t go to the hospital. Don’t wear masks. Wear masks. Quarantine. Don’t quarantine. Shut down businesses. Open up businesses. Listen to the … Read More →

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Do You Have a Secret Life Hidden From Others? Isn’t it remarkable how the use of smart phones has changed news reporting?  It seems that whenever there is a crisis, someone takes their phone and starts videoing. When it is … Read More →

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Suddenly and Completely Taken Away We know and understand that God both can and does bring good out of even the worst of circumstances (Gen. 50:20; Lk. 24:44-47; Rom. 8:28), and this Coronavirus is certainly no exception. Hopefully, one of … Read More →

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Those who comprise our society seem to be consumed with self. The "me" generation we heard so much of has aged to become the most influential segment of society. So many of the products and services which are popular today are those which are aimed at improving the individual. The "self-help" books and seminars intended to improve self-image have been embraced by nearly everyone. "Infomercials" abound on television for all sorts of fitness gadgets so individuals can not only stay healthy but also develop that physique which allows one to be…

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Jude introduces his epistle with these words: "Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ." (Jude 3,4). The urgency with which this book is introduced enhances its importance. No other letter…

SECURITY

Security is something most people are concerned about. We hear the shout to secure our borders. We see security signs in the yards of many homes. The government spends mons upon millions to secure our nation. We have locks and alarms in our cars and houses. We do this for peace of mind.

But as soon as a new security system is developed, someone figures out how to get around it . No lock is as secure as we hope it will be. Unless! “Unless…

Does Jesus Cry When We Die? We read in John 11:35 these simple and sympathetic words: “Jesus wept [cry].” Jesus felt for others and loved them as we do when we lose someone close to us. The Bible talks about … Read More →

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Débil pero fuerte. ¿Contradicción? Hasta el día de hoy odio el sabor de las espinacas. Mi abuela solía prepararlas en el desayuno y decía: “Tienes que comerlas para que seas fuerte como Popeye”. Así que de mala gana me las … Read More →

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