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 …
Christians can learn a lot from the global flood that took place in Genesis 6. During that time, the wickedness of the human race had become so great that every inclination of their thoughts and hearts were evil (Genesis 6:5). We all know that God hates the wicked and those who love violence (Proverbs 6:16-19). …
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 …
The Bible has a lot to say when it comes to fear. We can find hundreds of instances of fear in the Word of God. However, by carefully examining the scriptures, we find that not all fear is the same. In fact, there are two types of fear that the Bible specifically talks about. The …
A man and a woman who wish to wed are subject to cultural and legal obligations through the institution of marriage. This is because marriage is a custom. Similarly, the same union between a man and a woman is also bound by God. It is a covenant entered into by the spouses before God in …
To begin with, it is clear that the Bible does not command us Christians to fast. Our gracious God does not require or demand such behavior from us. However, the Bible tells us that fasting offers myriad benefits and advantages. Fasting is considered to be good and profitable. We can read in Acts 13:2 and …