This website is hosted by Robert Wurtz II. This blog is intended to be a means of putting into writing some of my musings about New Testament Christianity in a post modern culture. We are instructed in scripture to, "Gird up the loins of our minds."
In this article, we discuss the nature of Saul, who was completely given over to pride, envy, ambition, and hatred. He would destroy anyone in his own way, including his own son. This is the savagery of pride, ambition, and envy run-amuck.
Depart from Iniquity Robert Wurtz II But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity." (2 Timothy 2:19) Timothy was at Ephesus on assignment from God. The church was rightly founded and became the premier... Continue Reading →
Being Spirit filled, in the book of Acts sense, leads to generosity and an attitude of brotherly love in the acquisition of wealth.
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.
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.
“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.
The Party Spirit (The spirit of Rivalry) (The spirit of Rivalry) Robert Wurtz II For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe's household, that there are contentions among you. Now I say this, that each of you says, "I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos,"... Continue Reading →
Sins that Lead to DeathRobert Wurtz IIIf anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that. All... Continue Reading →
Jesus said, “It shall not be so among you” that leadership “lords over” the saints. But this does not stop men from disobeying Him in His name.
The spirit of Judas Iscariot Robert Wurtz Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him (Matthew 26:14–16... Continue Reading →