Worldliness

Worldliness is a matter of the heart - I John 2:15 – 2:17 (commentary)

John gets to the heart of the doctrine of separation in this passage. Worldliness is not so much a matter of activity as it is of attitude. It is possible for a Christian to stay away from questionable places and activities and still love the world because worldliness is a matter …

Psalms 53:1 – 53:6 (commentary)

If you read Psalm 14 and compare it to this Psalm you will find a lot of similarities. Psalm 53 is a sermon that instructs us about a man in his rebellion and apostasy (vv. 1-3). We are living in a day of all types of corruption and immorality. It has been stated that every tenth …

The description of a person who stirs up strife - Proverbs 6:12 – 6:19 (commentary)

The danger of an evil companion is pointed out. His actions contradict what he says. He plans evil actions so that you will not be aware of his intentions until it is too late. In the process of causing  others to fall he will bring disaster on himself and his downfall will …

Pride Promotes Strife - James 4:1 – 4:6 (commentary)

James makes it plain in these verses that wars come from our sinful desires. These “wars and fightings” (v. 1) do not refer to international wars but to feuds and conflicts within the Christian community. What we do know is that feuds and conflicts among pro …