Category Archives: Selfishness

Cold, self-righteous prigs

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

“…a cold, self-righteous prig who goes regularly to church may be far nearer to hell than a prostitute.” Continue reading →

Posted in Gospel, Gospel-centered, Homosexual lifestyle, Homosexuality, Religion, Religion-not the answer, Same-sex, Self-deception, Selfishness, Sex, Sexual orientation, Sexual Preference, Sexual temptations, Sexuality, Wisdom | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Difficult times

Posted on July 3, 2014 by

More and more people even in the Church are viewing God as one who ought to secure the good life for them. They think that God should respond to whatever is asked of him or risk disappointment from them. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian worldview, Church, Church Leadership, Church membership, Discouragement, Encouragement, End Times, Evangelicals, Gospel-centered, Leadership, Persecuted, Religion-not the answer, Second coming, Self-deception, Selfishness, Suffering, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Don’t let them drag you down

Posted on June 30, 2014 by

We don’t want to be in the group identified as “grumblers and faultfinders” (Jude 16). Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Bitterness, Church Leadership, Church membership, Complaining, Conflict, Contentment, Cynicism, Difficult people, Gospel-centered, Gratitude, Selfishness, Thankfulness | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Therapeutic vs. True Gospel

Posted on June 5, 2014 by

Jesus Christ died for my sin and the most vivid expression of my sin is my willful self-preoccupation. A gospel message that invites me to stay at the center is not the true gospel. Listen closely to the emphasis when you hear someone invite people to follow Jesus. Continue reading →

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Are you a cantankerous Christian?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by

Whether old or young, ask yourself if you’re known for being cantankerous and irritable or gracious and grateful. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Attitude, Behavior, Complaining, Conceit, Contentment, Glorify God, Gossip, Gratitude, Selfishness, Speech, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Formula E429 could change your life!

Posted on February 27, 2014 by

Think of how many times we could defuse a situation by choosing better words and tones. But don’t miss my WARNING LABEL! Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Attitude, Bitterness, Communication, Complaining, Conflict, Contentment, Criticism, Difficult people, Discouragement, Emotions, Encouragement, Family life, Fathers, God's Will, Gospel-centered, Gossip, Grace, Gratitude, Kindness, Love, Marriage, Parenting, Parenting teens, Patience, Praise, Relationships, Selfishness, Speech, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving, Unity, Wisdom, Wives | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The glory of ordinary lives

Posted on January 4, 2014 by

What would life look like if we had renewed zeal to “… be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). Continue reading →

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