In Proverbs 6, God describes seven sins He hates, starting at the top of the human body and moving down: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill, a conniving heart, feet that rush into evil, a false witness, and a man who stirs up discord. Then in Ephesians 6:12-18, God provides a set of…
Proverbs 6, God describes seven sins He hates, starting at the top of the human body and moving down: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill, a conniving heart, feet that rush into evil, a false witness, and a man who stirs up discord. Then in Ephesians 6:12-18, God provides a set of practical…
In Proverbs 6 God describes seven sins He hates, starting at the top of the human body and moving down: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill, a conniving heart, feet that rush into evil, a false witness, and a man who stirs up discord. In Ephesians 6:12-18, God provides another head-to-toe word picture…
It’s a fact: God detests all sin. Seven sins, in particular, He hates the most. Proverbs 6:16 says, “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him” (NIV). The term describing God’s hate towards these sins, saanee, is one used in Hebrew for “foe.” God views The Hated Seven as an enemy.…
In scripture, a “zeal for God” is described as a boiling cauldron or red-hot steel. Yet the opposite of that zealous passion is not hard, cold heartlessness (contrary to accepted belief). Rather, it is lukewarm, half-hearted complacency. That indifference angers God. “Because you are lukewarm – neither hot nor cold – I am about to…
Growing hotter, cooling to lukewarm, or becoming cold: which describes your zeal for God? During a visit to Jerusalem, Jesus found men selling livestock and exchanging money in the temple courts. Angry and passionate, Jesus overturned tables, scattered money, and drove all the men and animals out of the temple area with a whip (John…
Images of flattened homes, crushed cars, and building debris flitted across our TV screens in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Many of us felt saddened for the victims. But soon the reports became too overwhelming to bear. It was easier to flip the channel to a sitcom or a football game. Distractions keep our minds…
A bouquet of silk flowers sits on your table. Years ago, it was new. Its colors were vibrant and rich. The edges of the petals were crisp and strong. Now, the bouquet simply takes up space. The blossoms still look OK if you don’t peer too closely. But the once-deep reds are no longer passionate.…
During a hotel stay, you can call the front desk and ask for a wake up call. The hotel staff agrees to phone your room at your requested time to wake you. Even if you have an alarm clock or awaken naturally, a wake up call is a good idea. It serves as a warning…