This blog may be controversial. My basic argument is that the primary role of the pastor or elder in the church is edification not evangelism. The apostle Peter wrote in 1 Peter 5:1-2, “To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow-elder…Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care”. The King James Version… Continue reading The role of the pastor
Poisonous greed and religious hypocrisy
God doesn’t loose his temper like us, but he certainly gets angry. Many times the Bible speaks about God’s wrath or anger. God’s anger is his steady, consistent, personal, divine revulsion to evil and his personal opposition to it. God gets angry over sin, especially in those who claim to be his people. It… Continue reading Poisonous greed and religious hypocrisy
Small, but schizophrenic
James 3:9-10 says, “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.” James says that many stand and sing choruses during Sunday service and on the way… Continue reading Small, but schizophrenic
Sanctity of marriage
In my previous post I mentioned some of societal factors hampering good marriages. I mentioned that we needed to get with God’s plan for marriage. Jesus spoke about God’s intentions for marriage in Mark 10:1-12. Jesus reminded the religious leaders of the day that marriage was God’s plan from the very beginning by referring to… Continue reading Sanctity of marriage
Till divorce do us part
We live in a world with a high divorce rate, many children born out of wedlock, teenage pregnancy, marital unfaithfulness and premarital promiscuity. People are still getting married, but they are getting married later, less frequently, more hesitantly and less successfully. A prenup contract is the norm, as often we expect divorce. A large number… Continue reading Till divorce do us part