What do you think of book burning? Heating printed pages to 451 degrees Farenheit? Most Americans are against it—and against censorship of any kind. But believe it or not, some great legal minds have advanced arguments in FAVOR of censorship. In fact, we ALREADY censor child pornography. Some argue we should censor all pornography (asContinue reading “FAHRENHEIT 451. Acts 19:19.”
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JUSTICE. John 2:15-17.
Have you ever cheered when the bad guy gets it? When Commodus dies in GLADIATOR, or when Tavington dies in THE PATRIOT? Everyone loves justice. God loves it even more than we do. He IS just. So He cleansed the temple. The bad guys had taken over the Father’s House—and Jesus had swallowed His indignationContinue reading “JUSTICE. John 2:15-17.”
Whose Concerns Matter Most? Matthew 16:23.
When Jesus spoke of His imminent death, Peter interrupted: “Oh no, Master! This will never happen to you!” Jesus looked at him, shaking his head, maybe, and said: “Get thee behind me, Satan, for you are not setting your mind on the things of God but of man” Matthew 16:23. How’s that for a stingingContinue reading “Whose Concerns Matter Most? Matthew 16:23.”
Christians Should Hate More.
How do you like that title? True or false? I read an article with that title today, and I believe it is true. We need to hate EVIL a lot more than we do. Sure, God wants us to love people. But He commands us to hate sin. Do you hate sin? Murder, perhaps? Rape?Continue reading “Christians Should Hate More.”
David Asks God to Make Him Pure.
How much do you pray? Do you pray every day? For five minutes? Ten? Are any of your prayers unselfish? In Psalm 141, David prays unselfishly that God would make him more obedient, more pure-hearted, and more pleasing to God. “Lord, set up a guard for my mouth; keep watch at the door of myContinue reading “David Asks God to Make Him Pure.”
Have You Been Influenced by Idol Worshippers? Deuteronomy 13:6-10.
Do you have lost friends? Yes. Do you admire personal heroes who happen to be lost? Yes. Do they influence you? Yes. Anytime you like or admire someone, their choices influence you. It’s as if you were two sheep wandering across a field. If you like or admire another sheep and he takes a certainContinue reading “Have You Been Influenced by Idol Worshippers? Deuteronomy 13:6-10.”
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