Author: Administrador

Whether or not the Christian should separate himself from the world is not open to debate. The question has been settled for him by the Sacred Scriptures, an authority from which there can be no appeal. The New Testament is very plain: “They are not of the world,” said our Lord, “even as I am … Continue reading “SEPARATION;
WORLD: LOVE NOT”

The philosopher Socrates said, “An unexamined life is not worth living.” If a common philosopher could think that, how much more we Christians ought to listen to the Holy Spirit when He says, “Examine yourself.” An unexamined Christian lies like an unattended garden. Let your garden go unattended for a few months, and you will … Continue reading “SELF-KNOWLEDGE;
DISCIPLINE: PERSONAL”

Hardly anything else reveals so well the fear and uncertainty among men as the length to which they will go to hide their true selves from each other and even from their own eyes.… Self-knowledge is so critically important to us in our pursuit of God and His righteousness that we lie under heavy obligation … Continue reading “SELF-KNOWLEDGE;
PRIDE: HUMAN”

Self-righteousness is terrible among God’s people. If we feel that we are what we ought to be, then we will remain what we are. We will not look for any change or improvement in our lives. This will quite naturally lead us to judge everyone by what we are. This is the judgment of which … Continue reading “SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS;
JUDGMENTALISM; COMPLACENCY”

I believe many Christians are tempted to downgrade themselves too much. I am not arguing against true humility and my word to you is this: Think as little of yourself as you want to, but always remember that our Lord Jesus Christ thought very highly of you—enough to give Himself for you in death and … Continue reading “SELF-IMAGE;
INDIVIDUAL IMPORTANCE”

We are willing to join heartily in singing, “To God Be the Glory,” but we are strangely ingenius in figuring out ways and means by which we keep some of the glory for ourselves. In this matter of perpetually seeking our own interests, we can only say that people who want to live for God … Continue reading “SELF-INTEREST;
PRIDE: HUMAN”

Self is the opaque veil that hides the face of God from us. It can be removed only in spiritual experience, never by mere instruction. We may as well try to instruct leprosy out of our system. There must be a work of God in destruction before we are free. We must invite the cross … Continue reading “SELF;
REPENTANCE”

Where we have failed is in the practical application of the teaching concerning the crucified life. Too many have been content to be armchair Christians, satisfied with the theology of the cross. Plainly Christ never intended that we should rest in a mere theory of self-denial. His teaching identified His disciples with Himself so intimately … Continue reading “SELF-DENIAL;
DISCIPLESHIP; CROSS: PERSONAL”

The devil is smart enough not to waste his attacks on minor and non-vital aspects of Christian truth and teaching.… But the believing Christian lives in joyful anticipation of the return of Jesus Christ and that is such an important segment of truth that the devil has always been geared up to fight it and … Continue reading “SECOND
COMING: PREPARATION FOR; SECOND COMING: CONTRARY VIEWS ABOUT”

God being who He is must always be sought for Himself, never as a means toward something else.… Whoever seeks God as a means toward desired ends will not find God. The mighty God, the maker of heaven and earth, will not be one of many treasures, not even the chief of all treasures. He … Continue reading “SEEKING
GOD; KNOWLEDGE OF GOD: SUPREME VALUE OF”