When we think about widows, orphans, immigrants, minorities, and the poor, we fall into the trap of thinking they just need money. Since we have a welfare system, we tend to sit back and expect the government to take care…
Churches Must Help Resolve Small Claims
It is a reality of life that there will be disputes between Christians. Likewise, when Yahweh brought the Israelites out of Egypt and prepared them to enter the promised land, He understood there would be disputes between the Israelites, so…
We Must Teach Responsibility
For several decades our society has been devaluing personal responsibility and making excuses for irresponsible behavior. We even invent psychological disorders in order to excuse bad behavior. Exodus reminds us the God of the Bible has always held people responsible…
Criminals Should Be Punished
Over the past several decades our criminal justice system has become more and more lenient with criminals. We have increased the excuses we make for people who commit crimes and decreased the punishments for convicts. Exodus 21 illustrates the God…
Men and Women Are Different
Liberals and feminists claim men and women are the same and should be treated the same. Exodus 21 shows us God has a history of treating men and women differently. 1 Corinthians 11 teaches us men and women are different…
The Unchurched Need to Conform to Jesus, Not Vice Versa
Many churches and Christians bend over backwards to make Christianity appealing to the unchurched. Exodus 20 reminds us we should do the opposite. After the Israelites left Egypt, Yahweh brought them to Mt. Sinai and gave them the Ten Commandments.…
Churches Need to Preach Fire and Brimstone
Many churches have stopped preaching fire and brimstone because their congregations don’t want to hear about it. However, Exodus 19 reminds us we need to hear it. When the Israelites arrived at Mt Sinai, Yahweh came down on the mountain…
Casual Piety is Not Acceptable
In recent years it is common for Christians to dress casually and consume food and drink while attending church services. And Church attendance has become sporadic. Unfortunately, Christians also practice casual piety, meaning we do not treat Yahweh with fear…