Summary: Everyone gets their moral system from somewhere. Christians accept God’s leadership through the Ten Commandments. Jesus is the mediator of those commandments, and helps us to obey them through the Holy Spirit. Introduction In my last post, I taught about the conscience and how you can develop a Christian…
Summary: Jesus revolutionized the old covenant laws. We cannot say we have fulfilled them just in the letter of the law. Jesus calls us to follow the spirit of the law through Him. Introduction In my last post, I began talking about practicing Christian morals in the first part of…
Summary: The world around us presents us with one perspective, an ungodly way to live our lives. Jesus calls you to live a life that glorifies Him, and you can only do that with a Christian worldview. This is what it is, and how to live it out. Introduction In…
Summary: We as disciples of Jesus are surrounded in our world with materialism. We all want more stuff, but it never satisfies. Only through learning contentment can we live the way Jesus wants us to in this world. Introduction In my last post, we begin a new miniseries on Developing…
Summary: There’s an epidemic of greed in our world today. There’s only one way to combat greed – give generously often. Jesus calls His disciples to master not just this principle but it’s application to their lives and others’ lives. Introduction In my last post, I talked about how important…
Summary: Everyone is chasing after wealth. There’s all kinds of get rich quick schemes. But there’s only one way to make your wealth last forever, and I will tell you how. Introduction In my last post, I talked about how generosity is the gold standard for the disciple of Jesus.…
Summary: If you are a Christian, have you ever thought about what it’s like to live in two realms, to be a citizen of two kingdoms? You can use your influence in this physical realm to make an eternal difference. Introduction In my last post, I talked about earthly and…
Summary: One perspective we must adjust in our lives as Jesus’s disciples is that we don’t own anything. God owns it all, and He entrusts His things to you. How do you manage God’s resources and blessings? Introduction In my last post, I taught about being a citizen of two…
Summary: Our culture tells us that believing in ourselves, being independent, and getting what we want out of life are great values. But these are worldly ideas, and we need to realize the shortsightedness in them. As disciples of Jesus, we need to do the opposite. Introduction In my last…
Summary: Our natural response to an offense is to pass judgment and enforce our vengeance on the person who has offended us. But Jesus shows us what we must do to represent Him well when offended. He will show you a better way. Introduction In my last post, I taught…