We should have no interest in any kind of occult knowledge. That kind of thing is either totally fraudulent or it’s demonic, and we should have no engagement with it whatsoever. No fortune telling, no palm reading, no astrology, no horoscopes, no attempts to contact the dead or anything like that. Any spiritual knowledge we seek must come from the true and living God, and that knowledge is found in God’s word. Read More ...
Those in leadership positions are supposed to be subject to the law. They don’t make the law; they follow the law. They are not above the law. Everyone is supposed to be treated equally under the law. It’s important that our leaders know the law and follow it strictly. Read More ...
Regarding justice, we should demand an impartial, just, fair, uncorrupted civil judicial system. We recognize a separation of church and state, but the state ought to be righteous, especially the judicial branch of the government. If the judicial branch is corrupt, the whole system will be corrupt. We must elect just judges and prevent corrupt judges from serving in the legal system. Read More ...
We don’t know what God will do to help us in our time of crisis. We can’t control what God will do, but we can control what we will do. When the crisis hits, we must simply have the courage of our convictions. We stand up for what is right and true, we live according to our beliefs. We refuse to compromise, cave in, or capitulate. Read More ...
Drunkenness is sin. Sinful behavior of all kinds is often associated with drinking. If we take the biblical warnings seriously, I think we’ll conclude that abstinence is still the best option for us. If we desire to live a holy life and to separate from the dangers and corruptions associated with alcohol use and abuse, we will simply not use it. Alcohol may have some medicinal use, but I think it’s best not to use alcohol recreationally or as a beverage. Read More ...
If you are having a hard time living the Christian life, it’s probably because you are lacking something in your Bible intake (reading, hearing, memorizing, meditating, applying), prayer, worship, evangelism and service. If your Christian life is vibrant, stable, and mature, it’s probably because you are engaging in these disciplines. Read More ...
It’s in our own best interests to control our tongues. We want to use language that is acceptable to God and language that does not offend or destroy. Our words should build up, encourage, and comfort. Read More ...
God is the highest and ultimate authority, and “the powers that be are ordained by God.” Our biblical convictions cause us to recognize and submit to legitimate authority. And we should be strongly convinced of that fact. Read More ...
Christians ought to have a strong set of moral convictions. We know what the Bible teaches regarding moral behavior, and we ought to be strongly committed to following the moral standards we find in the Bible. Through the Spirit, we must mortify the deeds of the flesh. We must strive to live morally at home, at church, and in the community. We must teach our children biblical moral standards. When we fail to live up to Christian moral expectations, we must repent and change our behavior. Read More ...
Christians should have a very strong moral conviction against abortion and the taking of any innocent human life. We should be against it at the beginning of life and at the end of life. We must stand against the shedding of innocent blood. We must protect those made in the image of God. Our Christian moral convictions demands that we support and defend the sanctity of human life. Read More ...