A light is not to look at but to look by. It does not exist to draw attention to itself but to help us to see other things more clearly. It is this basic quality of light that led Jesus to say to his followers of all ages, “You are the light of the world.” What did he mean?
The world is groping in spiritual darkness and cannot find God. It is the pu...
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The Christian life is difficult. The person who says otherwise hasn’t tried it. As difficult as it is, it can be much easier if you follow some simple rules. It is virtually impossible if you neglect them. Here are four of the most important rules for Christian living.
1. Read your Bible daily. Your spiritual life needs food—spiritual food. Where do you f...
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Once someone was talking to a great scholar about a younger man. He said, “So and So tells me that he was one of our students." The teacher answered devastatingly, “He may have attended my lectures, but he was not one of my students.” There is a world of difference between attending lectures and being a student.
The word disciple means a learne...
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I do not only believe in the inspiration of scripture, but I also believe in the application of scripture. We are obligated to practice as well as to preach the inerrant word of God.
It seems to me that a lot of people are busy espousing their positions on the scriptures without having submitted themselves in obedience to the scriptures. If we take seriously th...
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