Overcoming Temptation

Overcoming Temptation

Ever faced temptation? Sure, Jesus did, too (Matt. 4; Heb. 4:15). What is temptation? James records the words of God on the subject of temptation (James 1:12-16), defining it as when one “is drawn away of his own lusts and enticed” (v. 14). If left right there, no...
Controlling the Tongue

Controlling the Tongue

It is a known fact that almost all people have trouble controlling their tongue. It is hard to know at times when to speak and what to speak. God tells us that there is a time to speak and a time to remain silent (Ecc. 3:7). Sometimes we speak when we should be silent...
The Road to a Serpent’s Bite

The Road to a Serpent’s Bite

The wise man Solomon gave specific warnings that most people ignore. He said that a loose tongue will get you into trouble (Prov. 18:7). He warned that pride will bring a man low (Prov. 16:18). He said that toying with lust is like playing with fire (Prov. 6:25-29)....
The Tongue (James 3)

The Tongue (James 3)

“Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of...
Independence, Dependence and Liberty

Independence, Dependence and Liberty

On July 4, 1776 leading colonists of North America adopted the Declaration of Independence which had been signed a couple of days earlier. That declaration of independence from the control of England is accepted as the beginning of the United States of America. Up...