The Illusion of Ambition: the sin of philoproteuo

The Illusion of Ambition: the sin of philoproteuo Robert Wurtz II   But Jesus called them to him and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must... Continue Reading →

The spirit of Herod the Great

The spirit of Herod the GreatRobert Wurtz II Then Herod, when he saw that the wise men had tricked him, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the... Continue Reading →

Tradition Over Truth: The Hidden Dangers

Tradition Over Truth: The Hidden Dangers Robert Wurtz II This article discusses the concept of Truth Over Tradition   But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand... Continue Reading →

Encouragement for the Oppressed

It’s human nature to want to retaliate when wronged especially when the actions are part of a systematic attack. Iniquitous laws are an ancient evil that God addresses many times in the Old and New Testament. When God’s people are oppressed, He sees and hears. Let Him handle it.

The Tragedy of Naboth: Lessons in Pride and Power

In the story of Naboth’s Vinyard, we see the destructive nature of pride and entitlement as Ahab sulks over Naboth's refusal to sell it. Jezebel, embodying a monstrous arrogance from her royal upbringing, emboldens Ahab and plots to seize Naboth's land by murdering him, illustrating how pride and power corrupts and leads to God’s judgment. This story was written for our example and serves as a warning against the allure of a king-like royalty and authority, highlighting the dangers of a proud self-seeking mindset that shuns true humility. As we reflect on this story, it challenges us to examine how we raise our children, urging us to foster humility rather than pride, and to remember that God honors meekness, not the proud wielding of control.

Destroying God’s Treasure

In this article, we examine God‘s valuation of souls and his church compared to what man values as material things and worldly concerns. We examine his warnings against destroying his people in his church.

An Evil Eye

“An evil eye” is a Hebrew idiom from the Old Testament. Jesus warned that if a person has an evil eye it is evidence that they are filled with great darkness. In this article we explore the meaning of an evil eye.

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