“Are we supposed to let go and let God?”……“Let go and let God” is a phrase that cropped up some years ago and still enjoys some popularity today. Actually, the Bible never tells us to "let go and let God." In fact, there are so many commandments about what we are to do that it […]

“How can we experience true freedom in Christ?”……Everyone seeks freedom. Especially in the West, freedom is the highest virtue, and it is sought after by all who are, or consider themselves to be, oppressed. But freedom in Christ is not the same as political or economic freedom. In fact, some of the most harshly oppressed […]

“If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven? What does Matthew 6:14-15 mean?”……Matthew 6 does not teach that our eternal destiny is based on our forgiving other people; however, it does teach that our relationship with God will be damaged if we refuse to pardon those who have offended […]

Imitating Jesus The apostle Paul urges us to be imitators of God, our heavenly Father. But how are we to imitate a God we cannot see? Are we to dress like Jesus' dressed, or does this admonition go much deeper? What's at the heart of this Quite simply, the goal of every Christian is to […]

“What does the Bible say about disrespect?”……In the Bible, disrespect is always a bad thing, and respect is universally a good thing. Respect is admiration for a person because of his or her position, abilities, qualities, or achievements. Respect is associated with esteem, regard, high opinion, admiration, reverence, deference, and honor. In the Bible, respect […]

“How should a Christian view gun control?”……The recent shootings across the United States have caused much heartache. The senseless and tragic incidents have also renewed the intensity of discussion regarding American gun laws. Politicians, sportsmen, and theologians have all weighed in on the issue of gun control. Guns are readily available in the U.S. and […]

“What does the Bible say about ego?”……Answer: While the word "ego" does not appear in the Bible, concepts and principles regarding the ego certainly do. The word "ego" generally refers to an exaggerated sense of self-importance which usually results is an excessive preoccupation with "self." But dying to self, the polar opposite of ego, is […]