Declaring war on deceit requires considering the source of lies, confessing sin, meditating on God's feelings, praying specifically, putting it in print, and inviting ruthless accountability. Integrity and honesty allow for a rich relationship with God and peace with oneself, while a lack of integrity destroys relationships with God, oneself, and others. [... more]

Declaring war on deceit is crucial for our relationships with God, ourselves, and others. Lying destroys trust, intimacy, and peace, but honesty is the best policy. Understanding the seven reasons we lie, including fear, hurt, insecurity, greed, misguided help, laziness, and habit, is essential to breaking the habit of dishonesty. By declaring war on deceit, we can become truth tellers and receivers, living with integrity and experiencing the benefits of a deeper relationship with God. [... more]

Apostasy is a turning away from the living God, and it's a temptation that people face throughout history. The Spirit of God warns that in later times, some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and the doctrines of demons. This is a warning that is still relevant today, and it's a reminder that people who are hypocritical liars can be the proximate source of this material, making it proximate in the lives of people. [... more]

The human heart is deceitful and prone to moral sin, but with the guidance of God, we can receive a new heart and transform our faith through spiritual growth and moral transformation. [... more]

The God of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers to keep them from seeing the light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ. However, the Lord has called us out of the dark prison cell of self preeminence, turning the light on and giving us a new heart and a new mind. This freedom in the light of new creation means we have a new identity in Christ, a new affection, and a new satisfaction, all rooted in the transforming truth of God's self-disclosure. [... more]

The Bible warns against dishonesty, deceit, and theft, emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity in the lives of believers. The eighth commandment, 'You shall not steal,' is explored in depth, with examples from scripture illustrating various forms of stealing, including withholding honest pay, withholding support from parents, withholding physical intimacy from a spouse, and withholding spiritual settlement from believers. The consequences of violating this commandment are also discussed, including the blockading of communion and the destruction of credibility in the world. [... more]

The Biden administration's handling of the Ukraine situation and the economy has been a topic of discussion, with some arguing that the US is not doing enough to support Ukraine and others questioning the definition of a recession. Meanwhile, Al Gore has been speaking out about climate change, and Anthony Fauci has faced criticism for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. [... more]

Pastor Paul Shepard explains the importance of dealing with unresolved conflicts, using the biblical story of Jacob and Esau as an example. He emphasizes that God's blessing is not just about personal gain, but also about spiritual growth and maturity. [... more]

The fear of the Lord is a powerful concept that involves being weighed and trodden down by God for not measuring up to His standards. This idea is explored in the 119th Psalm and is also referenced in other biblical passages such as Matthew 5:13, Daniel 5, and Romans 11. The concept of being connected to the vine and producing fruit is a key theme, with God pruning away branches that are not fruitful so that the kingdom can be pure and fruitful. [... more]

The Bible describes Lucifer, also known as Satan, as a being created by God who became dissatisfied with his role and decided to rebel against God, leading to his downfall and the origin of evil. This series explores the story of Satan's rebellion and how it serves God's purposes, highlighting the sovereignty of God and the importance of faith in spiritual warfare. [... more]

The concept of the hypostatic union, where Christ is fully God and fully human, is explored in relation to the idea of free will and the role of God in human decisions. The discussion also touches on the importance of understanding biological differences between men and women, particularly in the context of medication and vaccine trials. [... more]

God hates gossip because it reveals the evil within a person's heart, lacks discipline, and is ruled by sin. A person who gossips reveals their own heart, lacks discipline, and is ruled by sin, and it drives godly people away. To cure gossip, one must repent, separate themselves from gossipers, and pray for those who gossip. [... more]

God's providence is at work in the life of Esther as she navigates a complex web of relationships and circumstances, ultimately leading to the downfall of her enemy Haman and the salvation of her people. [... more]

Abraham's journey from obedience to God to a severe famine in the land of Canaan, where he resorted to deceit and lying, and the consequences that followed, including the influence on his family and the loss of his testimony, but ultimately his restoration and the lessons learned about trusting God in times of need. [... more]

God uses a guilty conscience to bring people to acknowledge their sin and seek forgiveness. Alistair Begg explains how God's hand of heaviness can be a blessing in disguise, leading to a deeper understanding of sin and redemption. Through the story of David and the teachings of Luther, Alistair shows how God's mercy and grace are available to all, regardless of our past mistakes or failures. [... more]

As newborn babes, we must desire pure milk of the Word to grow and develop, laying aside malice, deceit, hypocrisy, and envy, which are contrary to agape love and Christian character. We must continually make deliberate choices to submit to the Spirit and resist the flesh, the devil, and the world. [... more]