To whom are you accountable?
At least several times each year, a Christian leader or politician makes a major, and public,...
I'm not superstitious... am I? A Christian perspective on Friday the 13th
Today is Friday the 13th. Does that make you nervous? Did you glance anxiously over your shoulder...
Today's devotional: the incredible gift of grace
The offer of redemption is almost incomprehensibly generous... but it's even more incredible when...
Answering common objections to the faith: The church is full of hypocrites!
This is the fourth in our series of posts about common objections to Christianity. In each post,...
Today's devotional: are you a Pharisee?
Have you ever been called a "Pharisee"? I hope not—it's a term deeply associated with...
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Pharisee - a Christian perspective
In this short parable, Jesus contrasts the attitude of a Pharisee (a religious leader) with that of a poor sinner. The arrogant Pharisee is outwardly more holy, but lacks the "sinner's" spirit of genuine humility and repentance. Guess who God is more pleased with?
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2018:9-14&version=NIV
Vain - a Christian perspective
God doesn't assign value to prayers based on their length or eloquence. In fact, he rejects prayers and other "holy" actions that are carried out just to bolster human egos, rather than glorify God.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%206:7&version=KJV
Charity in the Bible: Matthew 6:2
Charity is an important part of the Christian life. However, we are not to made a big public deal of our good works and generosity, for the purpose of boosting our own ego. We're to quietly and humbly serve others with our generosity and charity.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%206:2&version=NIV
Fasting in the BIble: Matthew 6:16-18
The Bible's guidelines for fasting focus primarily on the spirit in which you fast. Are you fasting as an act of private worship and devotion? Or are you fasting just to get other people's attention, to seem holy?
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.6.16-Matt.6.18&version=NIV
Russian Jesus the Great Teacher
Russian: Jesus says God's people are lights. They are to turn the other cheek. God looks after His children as He cares for the birds & the flowers. His children are not to judge others. Jesus warns about false teachers who are wolves in sheep's clothing. Jesus says a wise man obeys God's Word.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/russian/Jesus%20the%20Great%20Teacher%20Russian.pdf
Dutch Jesus the Great Teacher
Dutch: Jesus says God's people are lights. They are to turn the other cheek. God looks after His children as He cares for the birds & the flowers. His children are not to judge others. Jesus warns about false teachers who are wolves in sheep's clothing. Jesus says a wise man obeys God's Word.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/dutch/Jesus%20the%20Great%20Teacher%20Dutch.pdf
Romanian Jesus the Great Teacher
Romanian: Jesus says God's people are lights. They are to turn the other cheek. God looks after His children as He cares for the birds & the flowers. His children are not to judge others. Jesus warns about false teachers who are wolves in sheep's clothing. Jesus says a wise man obeys God's Word.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/romanian/Jesus%20the%20Great%20Teacher%20Romanian.pdf
Hebrew Jesus the Great Teacher
Hebrew: Jesus says God's people are lights. They are to turn the other cheek. God looks after His children as He cares for the birds & the flowers. His children are not to judge others. Jesus warns about false teachers who are wolves in sheep's clothing. Jesus says a wise man obeys God's Word.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/hebrew/Jesus%20the%20Great%20Teacher%20Hebrew.pdf
Overview of Romans 14 - Into Thy Word Ministries
When you ask someone, “Would you like to be a Christian?” you are in fact saying, “Would you like to be like me?” Therefore, we must be careful in our daily actions, words, and deeds and how we tell someone about the Lord.
http://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=35655&columnid=3803
Romans 2:17-3:8 - Into Thy Word Ministries
God does not care about our pedigree, and no one is immune from our responsibility or His judgment!
http://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=35618&columnid=3803