Scripturally Based

This world, and everything in it, is in a constant state of decay. Entropy magnetizes darkness to itself and it’s a seemingly impossible battle to move forward in the opposite direction. From this comes fear of loss, pain, sorrow, and heartbreak. It’s fear that replaces the youthful illusion of immortality and gradually brings in the…

In 1 Samuel 11, we read about King Saul. After he had removed those with “familiar spirits” and “wizards” from the land and after the prophet Samuel died, the Philistines were coming to war with Israel. This caused Saul to be “severely distressed.” We read that Saul was greatly afraid and inquired of the Lord.…

Even when we try to live as a part of “Zion” in our generation, we find the techniques of Wall Street and Hollywood are adopted and adapted to market the views of “Zion.” We find that even as we act in good faith, seeking good ends, we still lapse into using the tools and techniques…

Has the pendulum swung too far to the other end, resulting in hardened hearts, stubbornness, and pride? Is the lesser law being taught and accepted because the higher law that was taught for so many years is not being accepted into our hearts and practiced? Is there now an abundance of self-righteousness instead of self-awareness?…

When separate, wisdom and knowledge are barren and unfruitful. When joined, they are infinite because they continue. Therefore, wisdom and knowledge cannot compete against each other because only together do they become complete and therefore are one (Glossary, Pg. 366). Nothing in this world is more desirable than acquiring wisdom—understanding and putting knowledge to wise…

You have heard that it has been said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who falsely accuse you and persecute you, that you may be the children of…

Is there any other way to prove your loyalty to God than by following Him? So, my dear people, I know if you follow the Son with all your heart — without being hypocritical or deceptive before God but acting with pure intent, repenting of your sins, showing to the Father you are willing to…