It is impossible for God to sin. To sin is to deviate from perfection. Such an action can only be done by anyone who is not God. God himself is the standard of perfection forever (a redundant phrase for perfection and forever are synonymous). There is one who decided perfection was too high to hold. … Continue reading
Willing Darkness
I sad song for a happy throng The world is no refuge. Because the blazing glory of God is not evident, men put their trust in the darkness of this place. But this darkness is no refuge. They say, “We will face Him when we leave, when we are compelled to appear.” And so they … Continue reading
Pontification
Pontificating is the art of telling other people what to do as if God has told you personally. Unless someone is speaking to the Pope himself, it is generally used as a derogatory label. And it is often used in conjunction with “self righteous”. Ok! Perhaps Christians should get past the fear of this label. … Continue reading
Good Works Thief
There are those who steal the good works of others. They simply put their name in the place of the originator. They look for reward from those who are able to give. And they are determined to excel at any cost. By this they prove they are weak and useless. There are of course victims … Continue reading
Missing the Marriage
I drove last night, thinking about the things that happened in my life. Working over time lines and seeing stability or disrepair. I saw far more of the latter then I did the former. So I looked for the things that are good, that I might bring peace to my mind. I found very few … Continue reading
When?
When does the grace of God appear to a man in the form of forgiveness for his sins? The very moment that man decides in his heart to humble himself before the Most High God, confess his sins and ask for mercy. The question is not whether God delays. The question is does the man believe. … Continue reading