We can keep on serving others even when they fail us or disappoint us. Serving others is difficult and often disappointing. Others will fail us, but we continue to serve others because, ultimately, we are serving God by serving others. Read More ...
We are to teach, instruct, advise, counsel, warn, and rebuke one another because we care for one another. If we didn’t care, we would not interfere; we would not get involved. Read More ...
Our acceptance of one another is based on Christ’s acceptance of repentant sinners. Salvation is the common ground that unifies believers and brings them into fellowship with one another. If someone is genuinely saved, he should enjoy at least a basic level of acceptance with other believers. Read More ...
The Bible urges Christians to be likeminded and to agree with one another. People working on a project must be likeminded in order to get anything done. Church members in particular ought to be of like faith and practice; we ought to be likeminded. Read More ...
The term “brotherly love” refers to the love that should exist between siblings within a family. Applied to the church, it refers to the love Christians should have for each other as brothers and sisters in Christ. Read More ...
All the parts of the body are different, but all are necessary, and all should be functioning in love, unity, humility, appreciation, and commitment as we serve God by serving one another. 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 ...