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Does "Don't Kill" only apply to murders?

Does "Don't Kill" only apply to murders?

The Ten Commandments descended from God to the newly liberated Jews on Mount Sinai, showing them the basis of living as a divine people, a light ...

A guide to what the Bible really says about divorce

A guide to what the Bible really says about divorce

Divorce is the death of a marriage and produces both loss and pain. The Bible uses strong language when it comes to divorce; ...

What God really thinks of women

What God really thinks of women

Was she beautiful. She was brilliant. And she was mad at God. I sat on the lunch table picking up a salad and trying to digest the words ...

3 easy ways to ask God to transform your heart

3 easy ways to ask God to transform your heart

“This is the trust we have before him, that if we ask for something according to his will, he listens to us. And if we know that he listens to us ...

Is worrying a sin?

Is worrying a sin?

The worrying thing is that it doesn't need help getting into our thoughts. Nobody has to teach us how to do it. Even when life is ...

What does the Bible say about sex outside marriage

What does the Bible say about sex outside marriage

“Flee From Fornication”: What the Bible Says About Fornication By Betty Miller Flee fornication. Every sin that a man commits is without the body; ...

5 verses from the Bible that will change your life if you believe it

5 verses from the Bible that will change your life if you believe it

We all have our favorite lines. Some of them we love because they are comforting. Others may have memorized for that extra boost of confidence or ...

What does the Bible say about stress

What does the Bible say about stress

In today's world, it is virtually impossible to avoid stress. Almost everyone wears a portion of it, to varying degrees. Many find it increasingly difficult simply ...

Daily devotion of July 22nd

Daily devotion of July 22nd

Devotional Scripture: Proverbs 21: 9-10 (KJV): 9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the roof than with a woman brawling in a large house. ...

Bible: daily devotion of 21 July

Bible: daily devotion of 21 July

Devotional Scripture: Proverbs 21: 7-8 (KJV): 7 The robbery of the wicked will destroy them; because they refuse to judge. 8 The way of man is bizarre and ...

Bible: daily devotion of 20 July

Bible: daily devotion of 20 July

Devotional Scripture: Proverbs 21: 5-6 (KJV): 5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to fullness; but of everyone who is in a hurry only to want. 6 ...

Devotion to Padre Pio: the Saint tells you how to use the Bible

Devotion to Padre Pio: the Saint tells you how to use the Bible

Like the bees, which without hesitation sometimes cross the wide expanses of the fields, in order to reach the favorite flowerbed, and then tired, but satisfied and full ...

6 Reasons why discontent is disobedience to God

6 Reasons why discontent is disobedience to God

It could be the most elusive of all Christian virtues, except perhaps humility, contentment. I'm not naturally happy. In my fallen nature I am discontented ...

What does the Bible say about anxiety?

What does the Bible say about anxiety?

Often when Christians meet fellow believers who deal with anxiety, whether temporary or chronic, they sometimes quote the verse “Don't be anxious…

Revenge: What does the Bible say and is it always wrong?

Revenge: What does the Bible say and is it always wrong?

When we suffer at the hands of another person, our natural inclination may be to seek revenge. But causing more damage is probably not the ...

10 healing foods recommended by the Bible

10 healing foods recommended by the Bible

Treating our bodies like temples of the Holy Spirit includes eating naturally healthy foods. Unsurprisingly, God has given us many good food choices ...

What does freedom from sin really look like?

What does freedom from sin really look like?

Have you ever seen an elephant tied to a stake and wondered why such a small rope and fragile stake can hold a ...

Why does Jesus say that his disciples are "of little faith"?

Why does Jesus say that his disciples are "of little faith"?

According to Hebrews 11: 1, faith is the substance of things hoped for for the evidence of things not seen. Faith is essential for ...

Can I really trust the Bible?

Can I really trust the Bible?

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign; Behold, a virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and call her name Emmanuel. Isaiah 7:14 One ...

Who are the prophets in the Bible? Complete guide to God's chosen ones

Who are the prophets in the Bible? Complete guide to God's chosen ones

"Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to the servant prophets" (Amos 3: 7). Many mentions of prophets are made in the ...

7 beautiful prayers from the Bible to guide your prayer time

7 beautiful prayers from the Bible to guide your prayer time

God's people are blessed with the gift and responsibility of prayer. One of the most discussed topics in the Bible, prayer is mentioned ...

5 ways the Bible tells us not to be afraid

5 ways the Bible tells us not to be afraid

What many do not understand is that fear can take on more personalities, be in different areas of our livelihood and make us accept certain behaviors ...

Patience is a virtue: 6 ways to grow in this fruit of the spirit

Patience is a virtue: 6 ways to grow in this fruit of the spirit

The origin of the popular saying "patience is a virtue" comes from a poem around 1360. However, even before then the Bible often mentions ...

20 verses from the Bible to tell you how much you are loved by God

20 verses from the Bible to tell you how much you are loved by God

I came to Christ in my early twenties, broken and confused, not knowing who I was in Christ. Although I was aware that God loved me, ...

What does “Doing to Others” (The Golden Rule) mean in the Bible?

What does “Doing to Others” (The Golden Rule) mean in the Bible?

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is a biblical concept uttered by Jesus in Luke 6:31 and Matthew 7:12; he comes…

7 Psalms to pray when you feel grateful

7 Psalms to pray when you feel grateful

There are days when I wake up and feel overwhelming gratitude in my heart for all that God has done and is doing ...

Does the Bible Say You Go to Church?

Does the Bible Say You Go to Church?

I often hear of Christians who are disillusioned with the thought of going to church. Bad experiences have left a bad taste in the mouth and in most ...

Does the Bible Allow Us to Eat Everything?

Does the Bible Allow Us to Eat Everything?

Question: Can we eat whatever we want? Does the Bible allow us to eat any plant or animal we desire? Answer: In a way, we can eat ...

What is the relationship between faith and works?

What is the relationship between faith and works?

James 2: 15–17 If a brother or sister is badly dressed and lacking daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go ...

What is meant in the Bible "brothers" or "sisters" to Jesus if Mary is a virgin?

What is meant in the Bible "brothers" or "sisters" to Jesus if Mary is a virgin?

Question: How can Mary be a perpetual virgin when Matthew 13: 54-56 and Mark 6: 3 say that Jesus had brothers and sisters? ...

What does the Bible say about defending life. No to abortion

What does the Bible say about defending life. No to abortion

Question: My friend argues that the Bible cannot be used to argue against abortion because nowhere in the Bible does it state that ...

Make-up, aesthetics, beauty: is it wrong for the Bible?

Make-up, aesthetics, beauty: is it wrong for the Bible?

Is wearing makeup a sin? Question: Does the Bible allow women to wear makeup or is it wrong and sinful? Let's start with a definition first before tackling ...

Do we have to forgive and forget?

Do we have to forgive and forget?

Many people have heard the often used cliché about the sins others have committed against us which says, “I can forgive but I can't…

What is the most forgotten spiritual gift that God gives?

What is the most forgotten spiritual gift that God gives?

The forgotten spiritual gift! What is the most forgotten spiritual gift that God gives? How ironically can it also be one of the greatest blessings that ...

How to teach your child to pray

How can you teach children to pray to God? The following lesson plan is intended to help us stimulate our children's imaginations. Do not…

4 things the Bible says to worry about

4 things the Bible says to worry about

We are concerned about school grades, job interviews, approximation of deadlines and budget cuts. We worry about bills and ...

Is God perfect or can he change his mind?

Is God perfect or can he change his mind?

What do people mean when they say that God is perfect (Matthew 5:48)? What does modern Christianity teach about its existence and its character ...

Book of Proverbs in the Bible: by whom it was written, why and how to read it

Book of Proverbs in the Bible: by whom it was written, why and how to read it

Who Wrote the Book of Proverbs? Why was it written? What are its main arguments? Why should we bother reading it? As for ...

What does the Bible say about birthdays: is it a pity to celebrate them?

What does the Bible say about birthdays: is it a pity to celebrate them?

Is it a shame to celebrate a birthday? Does the Bible say that such commemorations should be avoided? Did the devil originate on the day of birth? The most ...

How should the poor be treated according to the Bible?

How should the poor be treated according to the Bible?

How should the poor be treated according to the Bible? Should they work for any help they receive? What leads to poverty? There are two types of poor ...

What is the meaning of Jesus to separate the sheep from the goats?

What is the meaning of Jesus to separate the sheep from the goats?

How will the sheep and the goats be separated when Jesus returns? What did he mean when he uttered this sentence? First, let's take a look at the scriptures in question. In…

What is the meaning of 144.000 in the Bible? Who are these mysterious people numbered in the book of Revelation?

What is the meaning of 144.000 in the Bible? Who are these mysterious people numbered in the book of Revelation?

The Meaning of Numbers - The Number 144.000 What is the Meaning of 144.000 in the Bible? Who are these mysterious people numbered in the book of Revelation? They make up…

What does the word charismatic mean?

What does the word charismatic mean?

The Greek word from which we derive the modern word Charismatic is translated in the Bible of the King James version and in the translation of the version of ...

Precious stones in the Bible!

Precious stones in the Bible!

Precious stones (precious stones or precious stones) have and will play a vital and fascinating role in the Bible. Our Creator, long before man, used ...

What is the meaning of a rainbow in the Bible?

What is the meaning of a rainbow in the Bible?

What is the meaning of a rainbow in the Bible? What do colors like red, blue and purple mean? Interestingly, we just have to ...

A Christian perspective on the feast of Pentecost

A Christian perspective on the feast of Pentecost

The feast of Pentecost or Shavuot has many names in the Bible: the feast of weeks, the harvest feast and the last first fruits. Celebrated ...

Praying with the Bible: verses on the comfort of God

Praying with the Bible: verses on the comfort of God

There are so many Bible verses about God's comfort that can help us remember that He is there in troubled times. He often comes to us ...

Bible: words of wisdom from the scriptures

Bible: words of wisdom from the scriptures

The Bible says at Proverbs 4: 6-7: “Do not forsake wisdom and it will protect you; love her and watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; ...

What is the book of Philemon in the Bible?

What is the book of Philemon in the Bible?

Forgiveness shines like a bright light throughout the Bible, and one of its brightest points is the tiny book of Philemon. In…

Who was King Nebuchadnezzar in the Bible?

Who was King Nebuchadnezzar in the Bible?

The biblical King Nebuchadnezzar was one of the most powerful rulers ever to appear on the world stage, yet like all kings, his power was not ...