As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“Why is legalism so attractive? It is attractive because it feeds the sinful flesh. It may not feed the flesh in the same way that sexual perversions, alcohol, drugs, and promiscuity do, but it does feed the flesh.
And, I will argue that it does so in a more dangerous way, because it deceives a person into thinking he is doing the right thing while in fact he is destroying his life and the lives of those around him.”
Poll Results
Speaking generally, do you believe personality is a factor influencing our belief choices within evangelicalism/fundamentalism?
Yes, it usually is a major factor Votes: 2
Yes, it can be and sometimes is a factor Votes: 9
No, not much of a factor Votes: 6
Other Votes: 0
Reposted, with permission, from Grahams of Montrose.
Satan exists and his aim is to attack Christians. Satan is the chief of demons. He is identified as the serpent of old, Satan (cf. Rev 12:9) who deceived Adam and Eve so that they took and ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Gen 3). Just as he deceived our first parents, he continues to deceive men today. Jesus told the religious leaders of his day, “You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies” (John 8:44). Satan is a murderer, a deceiver, and behind false religion.
Demons are fallen angels and share the same purpose as Satan, to attack and control men of the world for evil purposes. That this is true is illustrated by Jesus’ ministry of casting out demons (cf. Matt 8:16). Demons can control people against their desires (Matt 8:28-34) and even cause physical handicaps (Matt 9:32-33). These are only a selection of the many things demons can do in the world.
Poll Results
What does Daniel 11:37 mean when it says, “He will show no regard for … the desire of women”?
This does not refer to a future anti-christ Votes: 1
The antichrist will be gay Votes: 1
The antichrist will be abusive to women Votes: 0
The antichrist will disregard the Jewish hope of a woman giving birth to the Messiah Votes: 1
Other Votes: 5
Part 1 of why this is NOT the best marriage book to recommend to your friends.
Much of Pearl’s counsel is utterly heartless and even that which is not is too often proud and terse and utterly devoid of biblical wisdom. She displays a distinct lack of wisdom.
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