Some people believe we are forbidden by God to ever judge the actions of others.  This is not true.  On one occasion, Jesus commanded His disciples to judge (John 7:24). To take the position that we are never to judge, is to fail to “rightly divide the word of truth,” and is contradictory in nature.  […]

Last week we looked at some things that we should do for one another (encourage, forbear and forgive, serve, do good, and love).  This week I want to go in the opposite direction and look at some things that we should not do to one another.  Let us begin with not speaking evil against one […]

So far as practical Christianity is concerned, there could be no words more important than the ones found in John 13:34.  Jesus said, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” In contrast to this love, the evidence […]

Doing good involves doing what is right, fair, and in the best interest of others.  It includes both words and deeds. 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 (ESV) 14  And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. 15  See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, […]

To be a Christian, is to be a servant.  That is what we were called to be when we obeyed the gospel.  We were called to follow in the steps of Christ, the one who served in a greater way than anyone before or after Him. Mark 10:42-45 (ESV) 42  And Jesus called them to […]

Our relationship with one another in the body of Christ is critically important.  Our oneness and unity lead others to believe in Jesus. John 17:20-21 (ESV) 20  “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21  that they may all be one, just as […]

The church is the body of Christ, and every member is important and vital to its overall growth and well-being.  This being the case, we should recognize the worth of every member.  It has been said that everybody is somebody in Christ’s body, and that is absolutely true.  Paul confirmed it to be so (1 […]

In a world where immoral principles are universally promoted, the characteristic of purity cannot be overvalued.  Today, from a moral standpoint, what is right is called wrong, and what is wrong is called right.  Isaiah warned about a world like this. Isaiah 5:20 (ESV) 20  Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, […]

Sincere followers of Christ have always been known for their diligence.  The Greek word for diligence is spoudē and denotes two main ideas. First, to do something with diligence is to do it with speed and zeal.  This is what God’s people are accustomed to doing when it comes to carrying out His divine will.  […]