In this article we look to pull down the stronghold of the sin of theft in its many manifestations.
The Stronghold of Theft
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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.
The Good Portion
Do our priorities make sense in light of eternity? Are they earth bound or Heavenly? The story of Martha and Mary is insightful because it illustrates how misplaced priorities can rob a person from what’s vitally needed.
The Spirit of Jehoiakim
Unjust gain is a serious sin and we are warned in scripture not to defraud others of their wages, property, or possessions. The enemy lies to people or tells them partial truths to gain consent; Christians must never use such callous deception to grow their or their employers wealth.
The Spirit of Nathanael
Nathaniel had no guile and as a result of that fact, he was praised by Jesus as an “Israelite indeed.“ what does it mean to be without guile? We explore this question in this article.
The god of Materialism
Jesus made it clear that we cannot serve both God and mammon, but this does not stop people from trying it. What is mammon? We explore this question in this article.
Jezebel
Jezebel was a notorious woman in the Old Testament commonly known for being a usurper. She killed many prophets and seemed to get by with whatever she did. Unfortunately, Elijah didn’t live to see the judgment that God would bring upon her. He ran from her and hid in a cave. Jezebel brings enormous discouragement because it seems as though these types get by with whatever they do, and God never judges them, but he will eventually judge them.
The Right Response to Rampant Sin
Sexual immorality is a damnable sin, which means that if you continue in it, you will not inherit the kingdom of God. No one is exempt from this. Not our children or anyone else’s children. Gos is no respect of persons and he expects people to repent.