The false prophet Shemaiah encouraged the governor of Judah to protect himself from assassination by hiding in the temple sanctuary. But Nehemiah refused to compromise his deepest convictions. If he dishonored the Lord, he wasn’t doing God’s work.
Speaking the Truth in Love
Speaking the Truth in Love
Sermons by David Wright (Page 23)
In school evolution is presented as fact. But it isn’t. Evolution is a theory, a theory contradicted by the Bible (Gen. 1:1-31), scientific evidence, and common sense.
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/
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)?
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