Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:37 There is a significant difference between judgment and discernment. God sees people’s hearts and knows their motives (Prov. 16:2). Only God can accurately judge those who deserve punishment. Ultimately, Christ will […]
‘I’m spiritual but not religious’ is a cop-out
Here is a good article by CNN writer, Alan Miller. Editor’s note: Alan Miller is Director of The New York Salon and Co-Founder of London’s Old Truman Brewery. He is speaking at The Battle of Ideas at London’s Barbican in October. The increasingly common refrain that “I’m spiritual, but not religious,” represents some of the […]
John Piper: Being “in Christ”
Being “in Christ Jesus” is a stupendous reality. It is breathtaking what it means to be in Christ. United to Christ. Bound to Christ. If you are “in Christ” listen to what it means for you: 1. In Christ Jesus you were given grace before the world was created. 2 Timothy 1:9, “He gave us […]
John Piper: Salt Suffering and Satisfaction
Try this interpretation of what it means for Christians to be salt. I suggest that being salty as a Christian means at root being so profoundly satisfied by Christ as our eternal reward, we are freed from fear and greed for the sacrifices of love, while rejoicing at persecution. Let’s see if that works in […]
John Piper: 6 Aspects of Humility
If humility is not compliance with relativism and is not sophomoric skepticism, what is it? This is important, since the Bible says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5), and “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 14:11). God has […]
John Piper: What does it mean to serve God
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). What does that mean? – It means to do what he says in a way that makes him look supremely valuable in himself. – It means to submit to him in a way that makes him look thrilling. There are ways to […]