From the beginning, wherever the truth of the Gospel went, the voices of error followed soon after. Paul taught Timothy to overcome many various forms of error by godly living, faithful teaching, and self-discipline.
Alcohol is the most destructive drug in general use today. The reasons for drinking are various but the results of using liquor are the same; broken homes and broken lives. But the real question for those who are Christians and drink is "What does God think of my using alcohol?"
The days of Noah were characterized by great wickedness. Although God is very patient eventually His holiness demanded that He punish sin and so He sent the flood. Yet even here we see God's grace for He preserved those who loved Him.
Does it matter what I wear? Take a look at what immodest dress is doing to our society and decide for yourself.
What is the New Birth? It is a work of God in our hearts that makes us completely new. It is a passing from death to life, from Satan's kingdom to God's, and it will affect every area of our lives. Do you know what all this New Birth really involves?
It is possible to abuse the name of God in several different ways. A study of the Third Commandment reveals that we may misuse it not only by swearing but also by irreverence and hypocrisy.
In one of his parables Jesus condemned a man for his lack of action. He called it wickedness. To us this might seem strange but it is something we all find easy to do, this sin of doing nothing.
Jesus spoke of the Broad Road and the Narrow Road. Many Christians prefer the third, middle road. But is the third road actually a road?
The Bible emphasizes control of the tongue as a matter of great importance. For such a small thing it has an amazing amount of power. Who has not heard things said that ripped their heart open or been encouraged by a compliment?
Genuine faith will produce action. Good works can never save us, we need faith; but saving faith will produce works. Will someone believe that you love them because you told them you do if you never treat them kindly?
The devil tries to deceive us into believing that we can sin and get by, and that we can break God’s laws and never get caught. His philosophy is that “no one will ever know". But the truth remains, sin will find you out.