Hypocrisy
When people take the character of another, acting either in a play or in life, and they speak or act in character, they are a form of the original meaning of hypocrisy as used in the Scriptures. Vine defines the primary meaning as “a reply, an answer,”…as the...Wolves in Uncle Dan's Clothing
One episode of the Andy Griffith show was about a famous criminal who was transferred to the Mayberry jail for a few days. This prisoner was a likable con man who could talk people into just about anything. Barney had heard a lot about him and was thrilled to meet...500 Years Ago Today
Do you know what happened five centuries ago on Tuesday, October 31? No, it was not the first Halloween, but millions around the world will celebrate it. People were getting tired of the corruption in the Catholic Church in 16th century Europe. Some believers had...Jesus’ Most Severe Words
The more serious a sin is, the more severely God condemns it. We see this principle in the life of Jesus. The Lord did not approve of any sin, but there were times when He was especially stern with people. Who were these people? What had they done? When Jesus used...