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One of the most obvious but most difficult lessons for the growing Christian to keep in mind in a moment of temptation is the unpleasant aftertaste of sin. The Apostle Paul, speaking about sins that were once “enjoyed” asks a telling question: “But what fruit were you getting at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The end of those things is death.” The aftertaste of sin is shame and death. Yuck. The book of Proverbs also describes sin’s aftertaste.
Ask yourself the following questions. I dare you.
What words of condolence do you offer the grieving widow at the graveside? How would you respond to a mandatory military conscription of your son? Your daughter? If you’re simply not prepared for parenthood, is it morally acceptable to abort your child? If there’s a chance that a cure for Parkinson’s Disease might be found by harvesting tissues from a developing human being, do you?
Children’s Bible Camp 2007 was a fantastic success! Nineteen of the church’s children (and one adult in his unforgettable acting debut as Goliath of Gath) treated us to a very impressive presentation of “A Man After God’s Own Heart”—an original three–act play based on the early life of David.
In the early days of the church — when Christians could become lion food for refusing to worship Caesar — one aged bishop taught everyone with ears to hear and eyes to see that if the truth is worth living…
Think about the last argument or disagreement you had. The other person made a comment that evoked pain in you, and you responded with… what?
Redemption. It’s a difficult word to fully define. The Bible speaks of it in so many different ways: the dead are brought to life… the lost are regained… the ruined are restored… the sick are made well… the broken are…
Have you ever thought about how much food there is in the Bible? The story opens in a garden paradise where special attention is brought to the fruit hanging off the trees. The story ends at a wedding feast. And…