To his dismay, Nehemiah discovered that the Jewish nobles and officials were mistreating the poor (Neh. 5:1-13). This internal problem threatened Jerusalem’s reconstruction project. Neglecting the poor hurts the church too. https://www.orphanslifeline.org/
Paul urges us to present ourselves to God “a living sacrifice” (Rom. 12:1). But what does such a sacrifice involve?
Why did Jesus have to die on the cross? Paul addresses this profound question in his letter to Titus (2:11-14). Christ died to redeem and purify his people.
Teenagers hostile to biblical faith want to know why Christians are so hateful. This accusing question is the result of “gay rights” propaganda.
Nehemiah personally joined the workers laboring to rebuild the city walls of Jerusalem (Neh. 4:23). Why? He was the governor of Judah. Didn’t he understand that becoming a servant is beneath the dignity of a good leader?
American men seem to think that Christian faith is for women and sissies. Where does this misconception come from? It doesn’t come from the Bible. A true Christian man is a warrior (Eph. 6:10-17).
Technically, Naomi wasn’t Ruth’s mom, and she wasn’t always a great example either. But she was the only godly mother in Ruth’s early life, and Ruth loved and appreciated her.
The Bible teaches both slaves and masters to remember the Master in heaven (Eph. 6:5-9). The basic principles implied in this teaching also apply to workers and employers in a free society.
The Bible is rich with instruction that helps young people succeed in the adult world. As our high school seniors graduate, what may they learn from Paul’s letter to the Romans (13:8-12)?
Roman society permitted men to treat their sons and daughters abominably. A father’s power over his children was legally absolute. But the apostle Paul urged Christian fathers to treat their children kindly and considerately (Eph. 6:4).
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