How to Treat God's Masterpiece
God is making every believer into an eternal masterpiece to reflect His glory. That should lead us to treat one another with even greater care, deference, and devotion than we would give to a prized, but temporary, possession.
The Value of a Good Name
As we consider how to use our liberty in Christ to God's glory, we are helped by dedicating ourselves to the principle of keeping a good reputation before God and man in all we do.
Protecting the Weaker Brother
The Christian life is not primarily about being right on all the issues we face. It is far more about learning to balance our liberty in Christ with love for our brother as we seek to protect one another from spiritual harm.
Disagreements and Division
God has left many things unanswered in His Word. He did this, not so we would argue and judge one another, but to encourage us to develop our own convictions before Him, knowing that He is the only one who can rightly judge our lives and our service to Him.
Meat or Salad?
The Christian life is filled with issues that Scripture does not directly touch on. We must not let these issues impair our unity in Christ or distract us from following Him as our Lord.
Counting the Marbles Left in Life
Our time on this earth is short---shorter than we may think. God wants us to live in light of the full salvation that soon will be ours. Let us put on Christ and put away all works of darkness!
Paying Every Debt Except One
Love for others is not just a good and wise activity; it is a divine obligation. Love is a debt we owe, and as we are paying it daily, we are establishing a lasting legacy and testimony to the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Paying Taxes Today
Government is a God-ordained institution designed to restrain evil and promote good. We are to honor and obey government. And because government is established by God, we honor Him when we pay the taxes we owe. Paul's message on this topic is very down to earth.
Too Gracious to Be Ignored
Being gracious to others is not easy. It requires a selfless, humble spirit that desires the best for others. With God's grace as a model, however, we are fully equipped to live gracious lives and overcome evil. Paul offers some practical principles for a grace-centered life.
The Pursuit of God
True godliness is not measured by religious ritual but by a continually growing development of Christlike qualities reflected in a godly mindset, private devotion to prayer, and selfless actions to meet the needs of others.