Thoughts

One of the great tests of Christian behavior is whether there is any glory for God in it. Too often we test our conduct by the question, “Is there any harm in it?” But that is not the question...

A. P. Gibbs used to say, “You are not what you think you are, but what you think—this is what you are.”...

In Luke 16:11 the Lord distinguishes between the unrighteous mammon and true riches. The things men think are wealth aren’t wealth at all...

What is true greatness? In the kingdom of this world, the great man is the one who has risen to a place of wealth and power...

If you concentrate on people, their weaknesses, their dis­obedience, their lack of faith, and their stubbornness will quickly frustrate you...

Our world promotes dissatisfaction with our lives. We are constantly bombarded with newer and better things that will make our lives more complete...

There is a definite order to be followed in connection with Scriptural forgiveness. If we would follow this order we would save ourselves a lot of headaches and heartaches...

There is an important difference between doing something for people and doing something for God. God always deserves our best effort...

If success is what is important to you, you may be tempted to choose accomplishments over your relationship with God...

To preach devotion first, and blessing second, is to reverse God’s order and preach Law, not Grace...