Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the Lord understand all. [ Proverbs 28:5 ] He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord. [ Proverbs 17:15 ] Years ago I was called for jury duty. After a few hours of waiting, a large group of people were sent home. The rest, about twenty to thirty of us, were selected for the potential jury. At this point, the lawyers on both sides of the lawsuit (between a physician Continue Reading
Counterfeits: The Enemy’s Greatest Weapon
But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted—you may well put up with it! - 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 In a recent post Our Greatest Danger, we asked: “…what potentially produces the most trouble and torment—and even Continue Reading
Our Greatest Danger
What is the greatest threat we face today? In other words, what potentially produces the most trouble and torment—and even death—both now and in eternity? Whatever it is, shouldn’t it already be firmly at the top of everyone’s list of concerns? Should we not be fully aware of what it is, and highly motivated and fully equipped to deal with whatever is of utmost danger to all of us? Also, when it comes to those who want to love—especially those who claim to care the most—should they not Continue Reading
Overcorrection Syndrome
When my heart was embittered And I was pierced within, Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was like a beast before You.Psalm 73:21-22 [NASB] We can all be in error. We have all been taught things that are wrong. We have all been mistreated, and many of us have been egregiously hurt by false teachings and by people. While some of these problems are certainly worse than others, we all have a need to correct these errors and heal from our wounds. And to do this we need discernment, objectivity, Continue Reading