The institution of marriage must be honored and respected at all times. There is, in the most literal sense of the word, an exclusivity that exists between a man and a woman that should not be defiled in any way (Hebrews 13:4). When two people make a commitment to one another through marriage, they are …
Faith
Since the fall of man, God has been very patient despite man’s constant rebellion. Though God has also disciplined man in many ways, He has always been very forgiving. In the Bible, you can find many verses that tell us that God is merciful, gracious, forgiving, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love (e.g., …
Have you ever had a sinful struggle from within, one that keeps knocking at your mind and your heart? It makes you feel like you simply have to give in. It tells you that all you need to do is just take one look, one taste, one sip, one touch, or one bite… no one …
The ninth fruit of the Spirit is self-control or temperance. This gift from the Spirit helps us avert sinful and regrettable consequences. Commonly, people love expressions like, “just follow your heart,” “do whatever makes you happy,” or “you only live once (YOLO).” Living by such concepts downplays the need for the biblical perspective of self-control. …
We live in a world that feels like a constant battle. Unresolved trouble at work can easily deprive a person of a longed-for weekend of rest and relaxation. Piling up bills may seem impossible to pay, despite the effort to juggle one’s finances, which can be very depressing. Going home after a hard day’s work, …
In the Bible, folly or foolishness is constantly contrasted with wisdom. We can find many of these contrasts, particularly in the Wisdom literature. The problem of a foolish individual is not so much intellectual, but spiritual. There are instances in the Bible wherein the terms wise and fool are used in order to designate, respectively, …
It is said that patience is a virtue; indeed it is—a virtue that is commonly and constantly challenged by time and circumstance. Usually, we don’t like waiting or enduring, and we easily give in to impatience. People are more inclined to immediate self-gratification, and it’s so hard to stay patient in every situation. That is …
Over the years, we have witnessed how our lives have become increasingly diverse and sophisticated, particularly with the evolution of technology and ideas. What once was unpaved, untilled earth now blooms with concrete walls, vast and complex roads, and tall structures that seem to kiss the sky. What once was silent and serene, overshadowed only …
Friendship is a gift from God. When God created Adam, He also thought that Adam would need company, so He said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner” (Genesis 2:18 The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be …
For people who have been part of a church community, hearing the word “fellowship” is not uncommon. In order for us to truly understand what the Bible says about fellowship, it is essential that we first understand its original root word, which is “koinonia” in Greek. When the Bible mentions koinonia (Acts 2:42), it means …