What we see in the case of Ananias and Sapphira's dishonesty about their offering is the sin of hypocrisy: trying to act more spiritual than we really are. God's response is a swift and decisive action to completely remove this attitude from the Early Church.

In the time of Judges, everyone did what seemed right to them because there was no king. Was there really no king? Or were they simply looking for an earthly substitute for God Almighty? Let's remember that we have a king and He has told us what is right!

When Paul speaks about love in 1 Corinthians 13, he's referring to the very specific agape love. This kind of love flows only from the Father and is demonstrated perfectly through the Son. Why would we want to replace it with something else? Why would we not take it seriously?

Why do we live peaceably with others? Because God has shown us mercy. We no longer stand up for our selfish and sinful and worldly positions, because we have surrendered to a good and holy God. He will deal out justice as He sees fit!

If we want to know what Jesus would do in a situation, we must know who Jesus is. He is our perfect example for everything in life, but we must make the effort to truly know Him!

It is very easy to rally behind your cause or opinion and attack all those who stand against you. If there is no issue of biblical righteousness, Paul gives us this simple instruction: "as far as possible, live at peace with everyone". Let's choose peace as much as we can in our interactions with one another!

Stop giving your money to "healing" ministries. God, in His sovereign will, can and does choose to heal people. But He has no obligation to heal you and no amount of "seed" sown to any pastor or church will make it happen. Let's have a look at what this miraculous healing performed by Peter and John actually teaches us!

Why do we need to know about the Israelite's land inheritance? Maybe it doesn't apply to us, but it applies to God because it's in His inspired and inerrant Word! It shows that He kept His promises to the Israelites.

As we celebrate Fathers' Day today, let us have a look at the person of Joshua. There are important lessons fathers can learn from the life of this great Israelite leader!

At the end of John's third epistle, we see three simple and practical steps to living the Christian life: live peaceably, be hospitable, and follow good examples. Imagine what the Church could be if everyone managed to get these three little things right!