Five Woes
When working with a horse, one may say woe from time to time. It’s part of getting the large animal to stop. When dealing with children, woe is used and sometimes implied as “hold for just a minute.” But when God placed a woe on something, He was not dealing with...
Is Capital Punishment the Answer?
Is Capital Punishment the Answer? News of the assassination of Charlie Kirk sent another shock wave throughout the country. Now that the reality of the crime has sunk in, attention has shifted to what should be done with the alleged shooter. The tragedy...
Better Than Gold
Better Than Gold Those who serve in the military talk about having a code. Businesses have standards they expect employees to follow. Communities have rules and customs they want everyone to respect. Anywhere you go, you will find basic beliefs about how you...
No Government is Perfect, But…
No Government is Perfect, But… R.L. Whiteside, in his 1945 commentary on Romans 13, discusses corrupt governments. He argues that bad governments do not invalidate Paul’s teachings. Just as the devil can influence churches without owning them, he can influence...