The Footprints and Fingerprints of Satan’s Temptations

Satan's footprints and fingerprints of temptation through the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life, are consistent

From the earliest pages of the Bible, the footprints and fingerprints of temptation from Satan as the tempter have always been the same. In this study, we aim to examine the temptations instigated by Satan in the light of three Continue reading The Footprints and Fingerprints of Satan’s Temptations

Yes, If & No, Because: Embracing Grace and Truth

The beautiful tension in the harmony of “Yes, if” of grace and “No, because” of truth

In our Christian journey, we often encounter the beautiful tension between grace and truth, between “Yes, If” and “No, Because.” These concepts are essential to understanding God’s heart and His plan for our lives. Through exploring the Scriptures and their Continue reading Yes, If & No, Because: Embracing Grace and Truth

Galatians 5:19-23 contrast the works of the flesh versus the fruit of the spirit

Contrast of the works of the flesh versus the fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5:19-23

Now the deeds of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even Continue reading Galatians 5:19-23 contrast the works of the flesh versus the fruit of the spirit

Self-control versus outbursts of anger

Self-control is the opposite of outbursts of anger, as it involves the ability to control one's own emotions and behavior, while outbursts of anger is the act of expressing intense anger in a sudden and uncontrolled way.

In Galatians 5:19-23, Paul lists “self-control” as one of the “fruit of the Spirit” and “outbursts of anger” as one of the “works of the flesh.” The contrast between these two concepts is clear: self-control is a trait of those Continue reading Self-control versus outbursts of anger

The sin of bitterness

Choose the joy of happiness and receive peace and contentment. Choose the sin of bitterness and receive pain that hurts everyone around.

What is the sin of bitterness? Just as happiness is a choice, bitterness is a choice. Choose the joy of happiness and receive peace and contentment. Choose the sin of bitterness and receive pain that hurts everyone around. How does Continue reading The sin of bitterness