Daily Truth

Jesus said that if we are truly his disciples the world would hate us. However, the Bible also says that Christians should strive to have a good reputation with outsiders. So how do we reconcile these two things?

We have too many men in the Church of God today who aspire to the title of Eldership but do not desire the task of Eldership. Many men desire titles, but don’t want tasks. Men want office, but many men despise work.

Christian Liberty is a precious commodity in the body of Christ. And yet, at the same time, Elders are called to preach persuasively. So how do we balance strong preaching with the freedom of an individual’s conscience?

Have you ever experienced persecution for following Jesus? There is really only one way to avoid persecution as a Christian. Watch this episode to find out!

A Pastor “must” be above reproach, but all Christians “should” be above reproach. So what does it look like to live a life that is above reproach?

Pride is a subtle sin. We often do not see it in ourselves, but we are quick to perceive it in others. Perhaps, one helpful indicator of pride in our own lives is recognizing how bothered we are when we think we see pride in the lives of others.

The Apostle Paul instructs Timothy not to allow anyone to despise him for his youth. There will always be a temptation for us to attempt to write-off the message of God’s Word by unfairly criticizing his messengers.

Tragically, the sin of spiritual abuse and manipulation sometimes is committed by leaders in the church. However, there is certainly a distinction between this sin and persuasive preaching. Watch this episode to discover the difference.

In this episode, Pastor Joel reveals one key difference between an Elder in the church and a Christian who is not an Elder.

When it comes to spiritual maturity, character and competency are both necessary and very much related. Are you growing in spiritual maturity?