The Bible is full of promises for those who will trust in God. One of God’s promises is very important for those going through tests and trials. But this promise has good news and bad. And if we don’t understand it, we can make our trials much worse. Perhaps, even last longer.
The Bible has a great deal to say about money—not just how we earn and spend it, but what our attitude toward it reveals about our hearts.
In Ecclesiastes, Solomon had wealth and possessions beyond what most of us could imagine. Yet, he understood something we can easily forget: money without peace, contentment, and someone to share it with can leave us surprisingly empty.
So, how much is enough? What good is financial success if we’re constantly working, worrying, striving for more, or too busy to enjoy the people God has placed in our lives? And could our pursuit of “just a little more” actually rob us of some of God’s greatest blessings?
Solomon also warns us not to take God’s provision for granted. Wealth can disappear, and if we live selfishly or as if there is no tomorrow, we may discover that all our striving was ultimately for someone else to enjoy.
So, are we using money as a gift from God—or expecting it to give us something it never can?
Also today, we’ll look at the importance of wise friends and counselors, the unchanging nature of God and His Word, and what the Apostle Paul teaches us about being willing to lay down our rights and even our lives for the cause of Christ.
FREEDOM … we love it. And as believers, we have been given tremendous freedom in Christ. We are free from the penalty and power of sin and from trying to earn God’s favor through rule-keeping. And in many areas where Scripture does not specifically command or forbid something, we have genuine Christian liberty.
But does having the freedom to do something mean we should always exercise that freedom?
What if something we’re free to do becomes a stumbling block to another believer? What if our choice encourages someone else to violate his or her conscience? Are we willing to give up a legitimate freedom out of love for that person?
And what about the ordinary preferences that fill our days? Where we eat, what we watch, how we spend our time, and countless other choices. Are we more concerned about having things our way or learning to prefer others?
Christian freedom isn’t merely about asking, “Am I allowed to do this?” Sometimes the more important question is, “What would love have me do?”
Today we’ll look at what 1 Corinthians 8 teaches about freedom in Christ, stumbling blocks, and the willingness to lay down our rights and preferences for the good of others.
Who are the influencers in your life?
Before you answer, don’t just think about the people you know personally. Think about the people who regularly have your attention.
Whose podcasts do you listen to? Whose books do you read? Who fills your social media feed? What celebrities, authors, teachers, commentators, or online personalities do you follow? Who shapes the way you think about success, marriage, money, beauty, happiness, and even right and wrong?
We can spend hours with people we’ve never met, and over time, their values and priorities can begin to shape ours.
Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matt. 6.21). So what might our viewing, listening, reading, spending, and scrolling habits reveal about where our treasure really is?
We’ll consider those questions in today’s post and talk about how we can intentionally cultivate a taste for influences that help us grow in Christ.
Also, whether you’re married or single, how content are you with where God has you right now? Discontentment can be dangerous for all of us, but for a single believer who longs to be married, it can open the door to especially costly compromises.
What does the Bible actually say about marriage and divorce? Is divorce always forbidden? What about remarriage? And what does Scripture say about singleness and sexual intimacy both inside and outside of marriage?
These aren’t merely theological questions. They affect real marriages, real families, and sometimes some of the most painful decisions people will ever face. And in a culture that has radically redefined marriage and sexuality, we need to know whether God’s Word still speaks clearly to these issues.
In today’s reading from 1 Corinthians 7, Paul addresses all of them—marriage, sex, singleness, divorce, and marriage to an unbeliever. And what he wrote nearly 2,000 years ago is just as relevant today.
We’ll also return to the fascinating subject of unusual creatures in the book of Job. God devotes an entire chapter to Leviathan, a massive and terrifying sea creature no human could control. Was Leviathan a crocodile, some other giant reptile, or possibly a creature we would call a dinosaur? And more importantly, why did God spend so much time describing him?
Finally, Proverbs gives us a vivid picture of drunkenness and the person who, despite suffering its painful consequences, gets up and goes looking for another drink.
Does the Bible talk about dinosaurs? Could people in biblical times have actually known about—or even seen—these enormous creatures?
In Job 40, God describes a mysterious animal called Behemoth. It ate grass like an ox, had tremendous strength, bones compared to bronze and iron, and a tail that moved “like a cedar.” Some commentators have suggested a hippopotamus or elephant. But others, including creation scientists and theologians, have argued that the description sounds remarkably like a large dinosaur.
If so, it raises some fascinating questions about dinosaurs, biblical history, and the timeline we’re commonly taught.
Today we’ll look at the Behemoth described in Job and why some believe it may have been a dinosaur. I’ll also share some helpful creation-science resources for parents, homeschoolers, or anyone who wants to explore these questions further.
We hear it all the time: “Christians aren’t supposed to judge.” But is that really what the Bible teaches?
Certainly, we cannot know another person’s heart or motives, and Jesus strongly warned against hypocritical, self-righteous judgment. But Scripture also commands believers to recognize sin, lovingly confront it when necessary, and help one another turn from destructive patterns. Sometimes refusing to judge sinful behavior isn’t loving at all.
But biblical judgment must begin much closer to home—with ourselves.
Today we’ll look at a series of heart-probing questions, based on 1 Corinthians 13 and other passages, that can help expose sinful habits before they damage our relationship with God and with the people we love.
We’ll also consider some things to remember when we’re going through tests and trials and some of the traps that can lead to sexual immorality.
God commands us to honor our father and mother, and that command doesn’t end when we become adults. But what does honoring our parents look like when they have disappointed us, neglected us, or even sinned against us in serious ways?
None of us grew up with perfect parents. Some of us may need to look back on childhood disappointments with greater maturity and grace. But others have experienced genuine abuse and deep hurt. Does honoring a parent mean pretending those things didn’t happen, excusing sin, or putting ourselves or our children at risk?
Today we’ll look at what biblical honor does—and does not—require, why forgiveness is so important, and how we can obey God even when a relationship with a parent is difficult or painful.
We’ll also see why God’s truth is worth whatever it costs us: “Buy the truth, and do not sell it.”
Could some of our everyday habits actually be robbing us of God’s blessings?
Proverbs warns about drunkenness, gluttony, and laziness. We might read those words and immediately think, “That doesn’t apply to me.” But these heart issues can show up in ways that are much less obvious.
What about constantly escaping into our phones, entertainment, food, sports, shopping, or even leisure? What happens when good things become the things we look to for satisfaction, comfort, or escape?
We can end up trading the genuine blessings God has given us—our marriages, families, work, relationships, opportunities to serve, and most importantly, satisfaction in Him—for things that can never truly satisfy.
Also in today’s readings, can God use evil and suffering for good? How can an eternal perspective change the way we see what He allows in our lives?
And while it’s good to appreciate faithful pastors and Bible teachers, Paul has a warning for us: Are we following godly teachers—or are we in danger of following men instead of God?
If you died tonight, do you know where you would spend eternity?
Perhaps you have been in church most of your life. Maybe you were baptized, joined a church, walked an aisle, or prayed a prayer years ago. But do you truly understand the gospel? And can you know for certain that you have eternal life?
If you have doubts about your salvation, don’t ignore them or simply try to convince yourself that everything is OK. God doesn’t want us to leave our eternity to chance. His Word tells us how we can know that we belong to Him.
And if you are confident of your salvation, what do you need to remember when sharing the gospel with friends and family? How much depends on saying just the right words or making a convincing argument?
These are questions with eternal consequences, and today’s reading from 1 Corinthians has something important to say about both.
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