Warning about second-generation Christian leadership

Be cautious about second-generation Christian leadership. If we look at Biblical precedent, the second generation almost never ends well.

Christianity is not an oligarchy or a corporation, it is a one-to-one relationship with the Almighty God of the universe. This relationship cannot be inherited from family. It cannot be Continue ReadingWarning about second-generation Christian leadership

How can we abstain from all appearance of evil without the bondage of legalism?

This passage is a beautiful provision for the church, not a legalistic bondage of rules and regulations about appearance.

Does “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” (1 Thessalonians 5:22 KJV really mean the Christian is required to avoid anything that even appears to be some kind of evil? Does Continue ReadingHow can we abstain from all appearance of evil without the bondage of legalism?

Failure to pray causes dangerous malfunctions

"failure to…" often connotates a disastrous circumstance that has no remedy. This is even more true with "failure to pray" for Christians

The most dangerous malfunctions often start with the phrase, “Failure to…”. For example, the danger of rocket “failure to launch” cannot be overstated. The danger of ammunition “failure to fire” Continue ReadingFailure to pray causes dangerous malfunctions