While following human rules might be frustrating sometimes, God's rules have a noble purpose.
Tag: Law
Why Do We Have to Hear This Again?
While we might repeat things just to hear ourselves talk, when God says something more than once, we should definitely pay attention
Pick Your Poison
When both choices look pretty bad, it's good to check and see if there are other options!
Temporary or Permanent Sponsor?
In life, are you focused on the latest trends that will fade away, or something that will last forever?
Not Bad, Just Not the Best
It's one thing to be pretty good, but "pretty good" usually takes second string when the best shows up.
What Will I Do Without My Security Blanket?
Have we become too dependent upon a system of rules? Are we afraid to let go of our rules and trust God to lead us?
What Else Is There?
After giving up a life of selfishness and pride for new life through Jesus, have we planned for what we will do next?
In Custody and Under Guardianship
If there's a better option than remaining in custody, why would we want to go back after we are reunited with loved ones again?
Mercy vs. Religious Ritual
Do we sometimes just repeat the same actions over and over again?
Inferior Righteousness
If Jesus Christ calls His followers to a superior righteousness, what does the implied "inferior righteousness" look like?
So, Which Commandments Do I Need to Follow?
Which parts of our life need to be given over to Jesus' lordship?
Destination: Maturity (Part 2)
What can we do to mature in our faith, rather than becoming "adult children"?
How Bad Is It?
Are the "rules" (set out by God to define how to live according to His will) the reason we aren't living a happy life, or are they the tests that show us what treatment we need for our most serious condition?
Free In Deed, Part 1
For those freed from the consequences of sin, do we live as free, or do we keep living as those under the law?
Four-Loaf Cleaver
When we are tempted to sin, even by learning what sin is, we can't just drive out bad thoughts. Something else needs to take their place.