“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.” Isaiah 57:21. Seeing ourselves as the center of the universe leads to misery. We weren’t made to be the focus of our own attention. We were made to give our hearts to “the High and Lofty One,” who lives with those who have a contrite and humble […]
“Love…does not seek its own.” I Corinthians 13:4-5. Self-centeredness is a universal human problem. King Hezekiah did many good things for his country, but near the end of his life he developed a self-centered attitude. After he unwisely made a treaty with the Babylonians, the prophet Isaiah said that his descendants would be conquered and forced into […]
“Whoever acknowledges Me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven.” Matthew 10:32. Our Lord does not want us to be silent disciples. He encourages us to witness boldly to others about His grace. We should never allow pride or fear to keep us from confessing Him before men. If you […]