“What does the Bible say about self-discipline?”……Answer: Self-discipline is essentially the same as self-control, one of the nine fruits of the Spirit listed by Paul in Galatians 5:22-23. The KJV translation uses the word "temperance" in place of self-control which, like self-discipline, generally refers to our ability to control or restrain ourselves from all kinds […]

Relationships…“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.”(Ephesians 5:21) Our calling is to walk worthy.…Our gifts are perfect and complete.…Our behaviour is changed by the new man.…Our wisdom is to understand the will of the Lord.…Our control is being filled with the Spirit. Ephesians 5:22 through 6:9 presents a basic primer on human […]

How do I know as a Christian : When and how to make an important or the right decision? Know which way to go at a cross road in my life ? To be sure – is it from the Lord, and His plan for my life? To start off , you should ask yourself […]

“What does the Bible say about compromise?”……To compromise is to make concessions or accommodations for someone who does not agree with a prevalent set of standards or rules. The Bible makes it clear that God does not condone compromising His standards: …Psalm 119:1-4…"Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD. Joyful […]

“What does the Bible say about racism, prejudice, and discrimination?”……Answer: The first thing to understand in this discussion is that there is only one race-the human race. Caucasians, Africans, Asians, Indians, Arabs, and Jews are not different races. Rather, they are different ethnicities of the human race. All human beings have the same physical characteristics […]

“What does the Bible say about satire and/or sarcasm?”……Answer: Sarcasm is an odd thing. In some cultures, it’s considered an amusing, mostly harmless form of conversation. In others, it’s insulting and mean spirited.……Sarcasm is the use of irony (saying one thing while meaning another) or other rhetorical devices in a biting, hurtful way. There is […]

“What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?”……Answer: The Bible never directly mentions smoking. There are principles, however, that definitely apply to smoking. First, the Bible commands us not to allow our bodies to become “mastered” by anything. “Everything is permissible for me-but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible for me-but […]