Biblical Perspectives in Everyday Life No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it (1 Corinthians 10:13, emphasis added). When trials hit, we…
Biblical Perspectives in Everyday Life A familiar Bible verse of encouragement is Galatians 6:9, “Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.” I know that is true. A similar perspective is expressed in an old saying, “The darkest hour is just before dawn.”…
by Jon Bloom, president of Desiring God* We all long to rest from the fatigue of living. God placed the desire for rest in our souls, and He promises to fulfill it: “I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish” (Jeremiah 31:25). THE “NOW” AND “NOT YET” OF OUR REST In a very real way, Jesus gives rest…
Biblical Perspectives in Everyday Life In recent years, terrorism has significantly altered global life and perspectives. Terrorists, however, have been around for millennia, wreaking havoc on individuals, families, neighborhoods, ethnic groups and, sometimes, entire countries and regions of the world. Terrorists use their personal biases to “legitimize” their deeply rooted self- centeredness that results in…
An excerpt from Grace, Mercy, and Peace Many believers are familiar with the phrase “rightly dividing (or handling) the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). The recognition of this phrase, however, does not stop the “dividing” of key scriptural truths from one another when these concepts should not be separated. The concepts of grace and Spirit-filled are prime examples. How often do…
Pornography subtly destroys loving relationships through the “me, myself, and I” temptations that are listed in 1 John 2:16: (See Pornography Destroys the Ability to Love.) In addition to undermining relationships, pornography has other detrimental effects that impact the brain. John Piper refers to a recent publication titled The New Narcotic by Morgan Bennett that states, “Neurological research has revealed that…
Biblical Perspectives in Everyday Life Humility … I have worked hard to cultivate it, sustain it, and perfect it. After all, it’s an essential quality of both Christ’s and Moses’ character (Matthew 11:29; Numbers 12:3). Without humility, one can neither receive God’s grace (James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5) nor be saved (Job 22:29; Psalms 76:9; James 1:21). As a result, prior…
This study will provide highlights of God’s faithfulness and the lowlights of His people’s fickleness. The presentation is different from usual WordTruth articles. This study is intended to get you directly into God’s Word for personal application and provide you with teaching insights to help others grow in Christ. Each major point of the study/teaching…
There is nothing worse than a crushing trial. Since our natural inclination is to avoid discomfort, only authentic faith in Christ equips one to look beyond the valley of personal suffering to the pinnacle of suffering’s purposes. Maintaining this loftier perspective does not negate the reality or pain of walking through life’s valleys. A child…
From Fear and its Self-focus to Faith and its God-Focus Fear has two primary faces in God’s Word. One face of fear is detrimental to spiritual growth, and the other is desired for Christ-like development. In the Bible, words associated with fear are translated in the following ways: “fear,” “awe,” “reverence,” “terror,” “to be afraid,” “to dread,” and…