Pride as Fuel for Abuse in the Church

It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father's wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. For though absent in body,… Continue reading Pride as Fuel for Abuse in the Church

Christians Need to Get “Pity” Right and Stop Pitying the Wicked While Refusing Pity to the Innocent

Your eye shall not pity him, but you shall purge the guilt of innocent blood from Israel, so that it may be well with you.  (Deuteronomy 19:13  ESV) They close their hearts to pity; with their mouths they speak arrogantly.  (Psalm 17:10  ESV) Let there be none to extend kindness to him, nor any to… Continue reading Christians Need to Get “Pity” Right and Stop Pitying the Wicked While Refusing Pity to the Innocent