Presumptuousness
“going beyond what is right or proper; excessively forward.” The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th God’s people have always struggled with presumptuousness. It has plagued them since Eden and shows no sign of slowing itself. Today it marks the nature of much of the religious world and even many within the Lord’s […]
After the Lottery
Alabama’s Governor is already talking about gambling and some supporters are smacking their lips at the idea of making millions off of foolish people easily separated from their money. The recent economic downturn seems to be the perfect time to once again tempt the voters of Alabama into accepting a lottery. Well here is a […]
After the Lottery
Alabama’s Governor is already talking about gambling and some supporters are smacking their lips at the idea of making millions off of foolish people easily separated from their money. The recent economic downturn seems to be the perfect time to once again tempt the voters of Alabama into accepting a lottery. Well here is a […]
Oil and Water
Anyone who has made a salad knows that oil and water do not mix well. Many salad dressings are made of a mixture of oil, water vinegar and spices. While quite good, they must be vigorously shaken at serving because the two products will not bind together for long. Solomon notes that the righteous and […]
Fog of Life
Soldiers report a condition called the “fog of war.” It is a condition that causes one to be so concerned with immediate affairs that he loses site of the big picture. A soldier may become lost or disoriented or may behave in a way not typical. Sometimes even heinous war crimes are committed in the […]
Fog of Life
Soldiers report a condition called the “fog of war.” It is a condition that causes one to be so concerned with immediate affairs that he loses site of the big picture. A soldier may become lost or disoriented or may behave in a way not typical. Sometimes even heinous war crimes are committed in the […]
Uselessness of Riches
After giving some thought to the previous article about greed, I was reading in the Old Testament at Zephaniah 1:18. That so-called minor prophet was writing about the coming destruction of Judah. He wrote of their torment: “Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the day of the Lord’s […]
Uselessness of Riches
After giving some thought to the previous article about greed, I was reading in the Old Testament at Zephaniah 1:18. That so-called minor prophet was writing about the coming destruction of Judah. He wrote of their torment: “Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the day of the Lord’s […]
Greed Hurts
Greed will likely be the byword of 2009. Just think about it. Thousands of people bought homes they should have known they could not afford. Businessmen handed out loans to customers who could not repay and a slick salesman named Bernard Madoff took the wealthiest among us for billions in a scheme to get rich […]
Greed Hurts
Greed will likely be the byword of 2009. Just think about it. Thousands of people bought homes they should have known they could not afford. Businessmen handed out loans to customers who could not repay and a slick salesman named Bernard Madoff took the wealthiest among us for billions in a scheme to get rich […]
