The Power of Influence One of the most striking ways the Bible teaches us concerning the power of influence is with the illustration of leaven. The statement, “A little leaven leavens the whole lump” is stated twice in Scripture (1Cor. … Read More
Imitating God in Forgiveness “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). The perfect standard for behavior is God Himself and the gospel exhorts all to be perfect as God is perfect. … Read More
How Godly Do You Look? A Christian is defined as a person who has, by faith, received and fully trusted in Jesus Christ as the only Savior (Jn. 3:16). This means, they have heard and believed in Him (Rom. 10) … Read More
In Romans 15:3, Paul quoted from Psalm 69:9 to show that Christ did not seek to please Himself. I am sure that there are some today who would balk at Paul’s use of this Psalm; perhaps there were some in … Read More
Hidden Influences in the Life of Paul and in Yours The church had scarcely begun before it was challenged by its enemies. The closing verses of Acts 2 speak of the growth of the church and those who were being … Read More