“I desire…that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel.” I Timothy 2:8-9 As to the question of modesty, it is still true today that we shouldn’t dress to draw attention to ourselves. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed” (Romans 12:2) can be a good guide to the question of how we […]
“We also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:11 It’s easy to look for ways to draw attention to our own accomplishments, making mental lists of things that are “cool” about ourselves. Even Paul admitted that he had a lot to brag about – but he considered all of it “rubbish” for […]
People marvel at Mother Teresa’s example of humble service to Christ and to people in great need. Many of us may be afraid of what will happen if we truly obey Jesus’ words, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself…” (Luke 9:23) But Jesus also said that He came to give […]