As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
Worldwide, “[t]he vast majority of Christian adults ages 25 and older (91%) have at least some formal schooling, and one-in-five have post-secondary degrees.” Pew
“In a recent edition of the journal Environment and Behavior, Rice University sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund and her colleagues write that while religious views drive Americans’ rejection of evolution, skepticism about climate change is more a function of political views and lack of confidence in the work of scientists.” RNS
Christians. Purveyors of truth, protectors of principle, stewards of integrity … until we pass on a fake news story or get hooked by clickbait.
We want to be good examples to our children and students so we can teach them biblical principles of honesty and integrity (Proverbs 12:17, Colossians 3:9), but it’s far too easy in today’s world to react to and share a story before we think it through.
And then with one click, we can spread a lie to a few thousand of our closest friends.
Addressing this issue is a lesson a family can learn together. Here are some useful tips and activities to help you discern truth and avoid passing on gossip and lies.
Read Part 1.
Bitterness can be a good thing. Hannah’s bitter disappointment led her to earnest prayer. Peter’s bitter weeping moved him toward repentance. Job’s bitter ordeal has been a source of comfort for untold millions. And God commanded Ezekiel to weep bitterly as a means of warning his people of coming judgment (Ezek. 21:11-12).
But for us sinners bitterness is perilous.
At best, continuing bitterness becomes part of a toxic spiritual stew that includes “wrath, anger, clamor and slander” as well as “malice” (ESV, Eph. 4:31). At worst, unchecked bitterness breeds unbelief to the point of life-altering, faithless choices (Deut. 29:18, Heb. 12:15).
Here we’ll consider six ways self-indulgent bitterness poisons us.
Not just for homeschoolers—college bound students need to do some research before diving into the process of college entrance exams.
CHAPTER X—What the Bible Contains for the Believer
BY REV. GEORGE F. PENTECOST, D. D., DARIEN, CONNECTICUT
The Bible is not a book to be studied as we study geology and astronomy, merely to find out about the earth’s formation and the structure of the universe; but it is a book revealing truth, designed to bring us into living union with God. We may study the physical sciences and get a fair knowledge of the facts and phenomena of the material universe; but what difference does it make to us, as spiritual beings, whether the Copernican theory of the universe is true, or that of Ptolemy? On the other hand, the eternal things of God’s Word do so concern us. Scientific knowledge, and the words in which that knowledge is conveyed, have no power to change our characters, to make us better, or give us a living hope of a blessed immortality; but the Word of God has in it a vital power, it is “quick and powerful”—living and full of Divine energy (Heb. 4:12)—and when received with meekness into our understanding and heart is able to save our souls (Jas. 1:18, 21), for it is the instrument of the Holy Spirit wherewith He accomplishes in us regeneration of character. The Word of God is a living seed containing within itself God’s own life, which, when it is received into our hearts, springs up within us and “brings forth fruit after its kind;” for Jesus Christ, the eternal Word of God, is the living germ hidden in His written Word. Therefore it is written, “The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit and they are life” (John
Andy Naselli: These two MP3s from Sovereign Grace’s 2003 Leadership Conference include Al Mohler‘s “testimony about his call to the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.” Mohler begins his discussion around the 10:00 mark.
Alcohol is in a lot of things: vanilla extract, cold medicines, etd. And it is used in cooking (I cook with a lot of it).
The poll today is not about technicalities, but about whether you drink alcohol as a beverage.
No one on Sharper Iron (I would think) would deny that drunkenness is a sin.
So what about you?
Please choose the answer that fits closest and try to avoid other, if you can. Drinking rarely can be defined as less that 10 drinks a year.
Our poll is not about the past, but the present.
Discussion