From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible reflects the theme of unity among believers. In this troubled world, it is better to be together than apart and understand God’s will for each individual, so we should examine what the Bible has to say about this important topic. The Bible says that unity is one of the …
Faith
What is love? That is probably one of life’s questions that is most frequently asked. Most will first associate the question with romantic love. If you look for answers about love in the secular world, you will find myriad definitions and opinions based on human philosophy and personal experiences. This article looks into one of …
Friendship requires patience. It teaches you that deep relationships in life take extra effort. Friendship also teaches how to become humbler since it takes some time to know the character and behavior of a person. You want a friendship that grows and flourishes. It is more than just sharing the same interest; it is also …
Christians should know the exact meaning and purpose of the gospel, which we often call the “good news”. The Gospel is very important, because without it, there is no salvation. We are encouraged to review and evaluate the definition of the good news from time to time. For that reason, it is vital that we …
Due to man’s sinful nature, we live in a world where injustice happens everywhere. The awareness that something unfair is happening brings about some of the strongest emotions in a person. From childhood, a child can easily feel significant anger towards someone for taking his candy or stealing his toy. A bullied teenager can feel …
Weddings bring such a beautiful moment in a person’s life. From the time the man kneels down and offers the ring to the engagement season when the soon-to-be-married couple prepare for the coming wedding, there is so much excitement that many are willing to spend a great deal on it. The wedding day comes when …
The Bible presents four types of love based on ancient Greek definitions; eros, phileo, storge, and agape. However, those are not the only Greek definitions. There are four others, but they are not biblically acceptable; pragma, philautia, ludus, and mania. The secular view of eros may also be included. Pragma or practical love is about …
Happiness is a sweet state of being that we all long for. There are many things in life that can make us happy, including family, friends, success, and countless kinds of celebrations. Each one of us has experienced happiness in this world and we love to be wrapped up in that emotion. We want to …
In (1 Corinthians 13:5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;), Paul tells us that one of the characteristics of Godly love is that it is not rude. In the King James version, it is translated as “love doth not behave itself unseemly.” The word “unseemly” …
Most often, when people have offended us, we keep a mental list of every wrong that has been done to us. Given the opportunity, we remind ourselves and our offenders about the offenses and use this list against them. Such a hateful attitude can easily turn into bitterness or even a feud. It can turn …