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Water Now or Fire Later |
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Written by Jonathan L Perz
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 The Bible reveals two times that God has or will destroy the world. It is significant to note some similarities and differences between both events. In the days of Noah, God determined “that every intent of the thoughts of [man’s] heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5). So the Lord said, “I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, both man and beast, creeping things and birds of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them” (Genesis 6:7). This being so, God destroyed the sinful world beneath water, except Noah and his household, who found grace in His sight (Genesis 6:8). They would rise above the water in an ark which they built by faith in the commandment of God (Hebrews 11:7). |
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Me First! |
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Written by Jonathan L. Perz
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 As a child, I remember how important I thought it was to be the first in line. I hated waiting and I wanted first dibs at whatever was being offered (unless of course, it was something unpleasant). It is not uncommon to hear a child say, “Me first!” when they are being offered something. There might even be a tussle to be the first in line. Unfortunately, this same basic spirit is prevalent in many adult Christians. Our thinking might be a bit more sophisticated, but it still boils down to the same basic premise—I am going to look out for my interests first and foremost, even if it is at the expense of everyone else! Is this the spirit a Christian should have? |
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Illegalists |
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Written by Jonathan L. Perz
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 Demanding a book, chapter and verse for Christian practice is a very unpopular occupation today. When someone dares, they are almost immediately tagged a legalist and spiritually quarantined. The productive debate or discussion of disagreements that might have ensued is then instantly replaced by prejudice and bias. However, the idea of derogatorily labeling someone a legalist is questionable at best. If someone is not a legalist, what is he? Would he not then be an “illegalist!” If not, why not? |
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We live in a bustling world today that makes extreme demands on our time and energy. Our daily schedules are busy from the beginning of the day to the end. Even children find themselves having to schedule their days because they are so full of activities. It is a wonder we even find time to think clearly, much less to study our Bibles and pray to God. Little do we realize, Satan has had this same device in his bag of tricks for a long time (even in Jesus’ day), and the Lord had a simple but effective cure for it.
In the great Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught His disciples saying, “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men” (Matthew 5:13). The intent of these words was to promote the need for faithful living and good examples from those following Christ. Unfortunately, many making a profession of Christianity today have lost sight of the Lord’s teaching.![\"\\"Photo\"](\"\\"http://www.moodychurch.us/images/stories/PrayingHands_1.jpg\\"\")
1 Thessalonians 5:17
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