Sound Teaching

What these statistics do show is the enormous impact that a woman’s dress and behavior can have on a man. This is something about which young ladies, and even their moms are too often naïve. Fathers know, and should be quick to point out the potential for sin to their daughters and sons. Rather than dismissing such statistics as being characteristic of young men with “dirty minds”; or trumpeting their right to wear whatever they want, and that others should mind their own business, Christian ladies should determine not to be a stumbling block to others (cf. Romans 14:13).

I don’t understand the fact that some Christians, those who should have an unquenchable zeal for the Lord, have about as much commitment to His cause as the typical American has for the World Cup. They respond to the gospel as if it were the “flavor of the day”, enthusiastic for the moment, but lacking in the steadfastness required by God.

It is wonderful that we live in a time of bounty. However, let us always give thanks to God for our blessings; be ever ready to share our provisions with those less fortunate; and not allow our prosperity to be a cause of excess and a detriment to our health. We are living in gluttonous times — may be we careful to avoid that sin!

It is not surprising that as the denominations reject the standards of God for those of man, a lowering of those standards is the result. As children of God, we are instructed by the Lord himself: “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden” (Matthew 5:14). May we all have a worthy walk, distinct from the ungodliness around us!

We have a choice. We may act like animals without restraint, or we may live righteously before God. It seems that many Olympians have chosen carnality over righteousness. It is the way of the world. May we all choose rather to “walk worthy of the calling with which [we] were called” (Ephesians 4:1).

Millions of Americans will be sitting in front of their televisions or congregating at the local sports bar, instead of going to the evening worship service held by most denominations (other than those who cancel their services in deference to the game). Many will become gluttons and winebibbers, violent and unrestrained. They all will be acting as fools in the name of a silly game with a funny shaped ball. I enjoy football too, but their behavior on this day, much like that of the ancient Israelites, is “a great sin,” and a blight upon our nation. As Christians, we should listen to the words of Moses, “Whoever is on the LORD’S side-come to me” (vs. 26).

So, what Buddhists themselves reveal about their faith validates Hume’s comments. Buddhists believe in Karma. What goes around comes around. Because of Woods ignorant and evil actions, he will have to suffer. There will be no escape. His suffering is immediate, and there is no escape from it. As Prothero put it, “he is going to have to pay for whatever wrongs he’s done.”

In contrast, the Christian faith points to Jesus Christ as Savior.

So there you have it, debauchery, immorality, false religion and violence. And that is just from four stories in a single day, as the year 2010 begins. These are not exceptional for our time, they are the norm.

We, of course, have to live “in” the world… But, we certainly do not have to be “of” the world (cf. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11).

Yes, Tiger Woods committed a terrible sin. He is an object lesson for us if we will look with discernment, and determine to learn and profit from his mistakes.

There remains an unease among the majority of Americans with the concept of homosexual marriage. Despite years of propaganda and activism, most Americans believe the homosexual lifestyle to be perverted and unnatural.

The concept of General Evolution as the explanation of the origin of either the universe, life or man is not proven and is, in fact, not provable. It is a naturalistic interpretation of data. That is all it is. A supernatural interpretation has every bit as much validity, and actually does a much better job of explaining how we got here! “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).

Brethren, President Obama recently said the United States is not a Christian nation. He is certainly correct in that assessment, as is clearly indicated by this decision. As parents we are commanded by God to bring our children up “in the training and admonition of the Lord” (cf. Ephesians 6:4). We now have a government that is willing to interfere with our God given duty.

Please be careful before forwarding an email. Don’t do it unless you have completely verified its content. If you forward a lie, you can rest assured that someone you sent it to will keep the lie going, thinking that they can trust you. “If Stan sent it, it must be true.” If you don’t know how to verify the post, don’t send it, and don’t believe it. Most of these types of messages are either inaccurate or false. In the end they do more harm than good in the defense of Truth.

Athiests are looking in the wrong place when they seek to find the origins of life and the universe. They look in space, when the answer is right in front of them in black and white: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).

It is as absurd to charge God with being pleased with multiple faiths as it is to be a member of multiple churches. God has established His truth. It is not acceptable for men to formulate their own faiths; rather, they must contend for and accede to the “faith once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). To do anything less is to act illogically.