If you observe and study all the world religions, you will find that they are all similar in one common thing—it is always man who does what he needs to reach their god or a higher being. Religion is usually connected with good works. The principles usually go something like this: One should do these …
We have already discussed that traditions are not inherently bad; the same is true for religious traditions. We have also mentioned that good religious traditions bring about benefits in our spiritual journey with God. However, we also pointed out that there are bad religious traditions, and things that started as good religious traditions can end …
“Are traditions bad?” That is sometimes a question that believers ask. Whether the person is practicing a certain tradition and wants to know if they are honoring God with it, or if the person wants to know whether a certain tradition being practiced by a certain group of people is honoring the LORD, it is …
When we say the word government, one has either a positive or negative reaction. When you go to any nation and ask people what they think about their government or current leader, there will likely be negative and positive things to say. Nonetheless, the challenge of submitting to authorities is not actually when one is …
The word “grace” comes from the Greek word charis, and the Bible has a lot to say about it. In fact, grace is a constant theme in the Word of God. Grace or charis means blessing, favor, or kindness. All Christians are called to extend grace to others, and its meaning becomes more powerful if …
If we believe in God, we should also believe that demons exist. It would be foolish for a Christian to live a godly life without recognizing that demons are lurking around. Spiritual warfare is part of our walk with God. The Bible says that our true struggle is not against other men but against various …
The general definition of the word “cult” comes from the Latin cultus (colere), which means “worship of deity.” Many different religions of the world have cults, but we will talk specifically about the cults of Christianity. In Christianity, cults are those groups that claim to follow Christ but have unbiblical doctrines and practices. A cult …
The vastness of the ocean contains a plethora of resources that can be harvested and utilized by humans. It is inhabited by a wide variety of animals, both large and small, which provide a critical source of food. Minerals and other natural resources are also found in the sea. We have still explored so little …
In Paul’s enumeration of love in 1 Corinthians 13, he started with two descriptions of what love is; then, what follows is another list of what love is not, starting with “love does not envy.” God’s kind of love is always selfless in nature and expression, but envy is quite the opposite. The word for …
Marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman. It has been entered into by man and woman, but as they do so, they make a covenant not only with their partners but with God as well. Marriage is something that should not be taken lightly because, while it is a wonderful occasion, …