Scripture offers a far better and far more freeing vision for how believers relate to money and possessions. Rejecting materialism does not mean rejecting material things, but rather recognizing the difference between enjoyment and dependence. Gratitude and generosity are powerful tools in breaking the grip of materialism, and Christians are called to steward God's resources wisely and grow in generosity. [... more]

The Colossians 2 passage highlights the dangers of evaluating spiritual purity through man-made regulations and holidays, instead emphasizing righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. [... more]

Living simply isn't about deprivation, but about freedom, which can unleash extraordinary generosity. Randy Alcorn joins Rob West to discuss how to loosen our grip on earthly things to open our hands to eternal impact, and how seeing life through the lens of eternity transforms how we approach our possessions. [... more]

When you come to Christ, He puts new desires on the inside, and they work their way from the inside to the outside. God gives you new appetites, a brand new heart, and all new desire inside you. The gospel is that when you give your life to Christ, God puts a brand new heart and all new desire inside you. [... more]

Origen, a pioneering theologian in the second century, struggled with the problem of evil and the nature of God, leading to a spiritualizing and ascetic direction in the church. His ideas influenced the development of monasticism and the emphasis on celibacy, but also warned against a hyper-spiritual way of seeing reality that is not biblical. [... more]

Don't let anyone tell you that you're disqualified from attaining spirituality because you haven't reached a higher level of self-abasement or had the right visions. The truth is, Christ is all you need, and you don't need to add external behaviors, special visions, or self-denial to be spiritual. Legalism, mysticism, and asceticism are all forms of heresy that can intimidate and deceive believers, but the Bible teaches that true spirituality comes from a heart that is filled with the Spirit and motivated by love, joy, peace, and other fruit of the Spirit. [... more]

Chuck Swindoll reminds us that true freedom and forgiveness come from living according to God's Word, not man-made rules or expectations. He teaches from Colossians chapter 2, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's forgiveness and not living under a cloud of guilt or shame. [... more]

The Christian faith is under attack from within as some members depart from the truth and embrace false teachings, including asceticism and the denial of marriage and certain foods. Paul warns against these dangers, emphasizing the importance of liberty in Christ and the freedom to enjoy the blessings of God, including marriage and food. He encourages believers to be aware of these false teachings and to defend the faith, pointing others to the truth and the liberty they have in Christ. [... more]