I'll Be Honest

How often are you looking up and beholding Christ as you go about your day? Do you look to Christ in all that you do? There are some Christians in the innermost circle who keep their eyes on the life-giving rays of their Savior in all that they do, and cannot bear to look away from Him. Which circle are we in?

In all your Christian activities, don't lose sight of the loving example of Christ as the primary motive. If we have a Savior who so loved us by dying for us, how can we not imitate that same love to others?

Most of us would never want to go through fiery trials and testing of faith but if we could see what God is going to work in and through us, as a result, we would count the trials all joy and embrace them. May God give us eyes to see the eternal weight of glory that the suffering is preparing for us.

Hardness of heart is a very fearful thing, and the Bible gives terrifying warnings against it. However, is it possible for a Christian to go through a season of hardening?

Should a Christian man marry a woman who has different views on whether or not she should homeschool the children instead of pursuing a career?

When the Bible tells us to make the best use of our time, what comes to your mind as practical ways to do that? Paul's focus is not primarily on us reading our Bible and praying more, but it is on us reaching others and serving them.

Does the reality of salvation by grace apart from works mean that we don't have to endure to the end? We can't allow our theological systems and preconceived ideas to cause us to not hear what Scripture is clearly telling us. Jesus says in Matthew 10:22, "The one who endures to the end will be saved."

You may have started the Christian race incredibly well, but Jesus teaches that you must endure to the end to be saved. You must keep looking to Christ and not throw away your confidence in Him. Don't rely on past experiences. People can have amazing experiences and end up falling away in the end. Keep looking to Christ, following Him, loving Him, trusting Him...all the way to the end.

A big issue that can cause debate within churches is the topic of music and singing. Is singing a spiritual gift or a natural talent? How should singing be used and exercised in the church?

What is essential for us to have Christ's joy in us? When we look to Christ we see that He had joy as He obeyed His Father's commandments. The path to joy for Jesus is the same path to joy for us. We too can flourish in the delights of the Father's love as we obey Him. And as 1 John 5:3 tells us, to obey His commands is no longer a burden because we have been born again. We are now yoked to Him who bears our burdens and His yoke is easy, and His burden is light.