Someone has said, “we are not judges, but we are fruit inspectors,” but fruit inspectors are judgers of fruit. Sometimes we must judge the fruit of others (Matthew 7:15-20). Even preaching the gospel to the lost involves judging others. Jesus put it like this: Matthew 7:6 (ESV) 6 “Do not give dogs what is holy, […]
Most people do not know what the Bible teaches about judging others. It is the belief among those who know, either very little, or nothing at all, about the Bible to conclude that we are never to judge others. Their conclusion is based upon what Jesus said in Matthew 7:1, which most of them have […]
For some reason, the command to give is often ignored by members of the church. Too many feel that if they are faithful in other areas, giving is of little significance. Paul, however, did not feel that way. 1 Corinthians 16:2 (ESV) 2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to […]
Hebrews 3:1 (ESV) 1 Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, As Christians, nothing or no one should be considered more than Jesus. He is the goal at which we aim “for the prize of the upward call of God” (Philippians 3:14). […]
Thinking about ourselves first is a natural thing to do. Thinking of others before ourselves is the Christ-like thing to do. Everything we know about Jesus points to Him putting others before Himself. Romans 15:3 (ESV) 3 For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you […]