The problem with anger is not necessarily the external circumstances that cause it, but the anger that arises from within. While it may not necessarily be sinful to be angry, it can make it easier to sin, especially if one is quick to get angry. Anger arises from a lack of self-control and a desire for power. However, self-control is better than taking control, and patience is better than being a powerful warrior. Anger is an issue of character, not just behavior, and it’s important to be motivated by a love for God and people, rather than a self-centered view of anger. The book of Proverbs offers practical advice on wisdom, but it’s also important to see it put into practice, such as by Jesus.
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Proverbial Wisdom with Money in a Proverbially Foolish Context
Where do you go for financial wisdom? Tough to answer because many have thoughts on money, and we all have thoughts on their thoughts. But the christian at least has a foundation of wisdom to start from, Proverbs.
Foolish Words in an Expressive Age
In a world that holds personal expression (including that of our words) as one of the greatest virtues, self-discipline and restraint will naturally be held in lower esteem. We need to apply the wisdom of proverbs to our use of words.
Jesus as a Way of Life
Some thoughts on the popular book, “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry”, by John Mark Comer
Divinely Appointed Cognitive Dissonance – O.T. Motifs
They are back at it again. Round two of the much anticipated boxing match of the theological century. In the red corner, God’s sovereignty is back for more. In the blue corner, human responsibility won’t give up.
Wait… Did I use the wrong metaphor again?
Divinely Appointed Cognitive Dissonance – O.T. Specific Passages
In the red corner we have God’s sovereignty. He’s fought many battles and won. And in the blue corner is human responsibility. Just as many battles, and just as many victories. Watch as the two fight it out!
Wait… Is this the right metaphor?
The Christian – A Joyful Detached Critical Servant in the World.
Here are some final thoguhts on how to live as a pilgrime travelling through this world. We live with joyful service to neighbour but also critical detachment from this temporary dwelling.
Exiles Then and Now…
Abraham, Israel, Christians… All Strangers and foreigners or exiles.
Reflections on the bibles teaching on being foreigners to this world.
The First Adam Failed. The Last Adam Finished. So what do we do?
We are not new Adams because Christ is the Last adam.
Some more reflections on the completed work of Christ as pertains to the cultural mandate in Gen 1 & 9.
Racism, superiority, and love to those outside of our love.
If you have a superhuman olfactory sense for racial disrespect, or an uncanny tingle when arrogance is creeping around, then you’ll either be repulsed, or at least confronted and confused by Jesus in Mark 7:24-30. In Mark 7:24–30, there is an infamous interaction. I recommend you read it and the preceding story on ‘cleaness’ (butContinue reading “Racism, superiority, and love to those outside of our love.”
Bigvai and Shiphrah 