Top 5 Traits Of Those Who Lack Biblical Discernment Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, But a man of understanding walks uprightly. -Proverbs 15:21 If you want to avoid deception, grow in discernment, and better love God and others, it is very helpful to know the traits of those who are weak in discernment—and to learn from this “folly.” Tragically, not only are such individuals guaranteed to be deceived, but they will also mislead, deceive, and harm others. 1 Continue Reading
10 Traits That Lead To World-Approved Christianity
The following is an excerpt from our latest book A Tale Of Two Churches: Understanding The Division & Opposition In Today’s Church now available in Hope For Life Resources. Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. - James 4:4 One compromise here, another there and soon enough the so-called Christian and the man in the world look the same. - A.W. Tozer What Causes Continue Reading
Love and Discernment: Why We Need Both
Tens of thousands of people recently flocked to the tiny town of Wilmore, Kentucky, which has a population of just 6,000 (and also happens to be the birthplace of my lovely grandmother, Ruth). Why did these crowds come? Because they were told an amazing revival was happening, and they wanted to see and experience it for themselves. Interestingly, the school where this occurred, Asbury University, effectively ended these meetings after a few weeks, at least for outsiders/non-students. Someone Continue Reading
Our Greatest Danger
What is the greatest threat we face today? In other words, what potentially produces the most trouble and torment—and even death—both now and in eternity? Whatever it is, shouldn’t it already be firmly at the top of everyone’s list of concerns? Should we not be fully aware of what it is, and highly motivated and fully equipped to deal with whatever is of utmost danger to all of us? Also, when it comes to those who want to love—especially those who claim to care the most—should they not Continue Reading