“A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.” – Proverbs 18:2
This Week’s Favorite Read
Bowing to Ungodly Pressure
“I am concerned that some churches and Christian institutions have grown timid in their stand for truth. They believe their silence is based on wisdom, but it is not. Their reticence may help them avoid social pressure for now, but in the end, they are merely kicking the can down the road. It will likely be worse later. I think the best way to describe what I am getting at is by contrasting churches behind the Iron Curtain with today’s churches in North America.”
A Sober Warning From the Earliest Christians
“The earliest Christians lived within the Roman Empire, and, despite what you may have heard, Rome was surprisingly tolerant of other faiths. As they conquered the surrounding nations, they would rarely demand full loyalty to the traditional Roman religion or gods. They would allow people to continue to worship their own gods in pretty much their own way. But still the Christians were persecuted. Why?”
The Loss of Liberty in Canada
While this is from Fox and, to many, inherently political, it is equally religious. This isn’t about the loss of speech or religion in some far-off country, this is Canada. Be careful. Be wary.
The Stages of Spiritual Maturity: Spiritual Young Men and The Stages of Spiritual Maturity: Spiritual Fathers
The Cripplegate continues with some great articles on spiritual maturity. Great read!
Pastors On Social Media
Social media isn’t really all that it’s cracked up to be for churches. Focus on the Bible, not likes and views. While likes and views aren’t necessarily sinful, they are when they matter more than the Word of God.
An Open Letter to the Pastor Writing a Sermon
This is a great and encouraging read, and it’s been over a year since I last preached a sermon. Give this a read, preacher or not!