“He that falls in love with himself, will have no rivals” (Benjamin Franklin). “Self-love” in the sense of “self-occupation” or “self-centeredness” tends to repulse people. We should avoid thinking of ourselves “more highly than we ought to think” (Romans 12:3). But God made us and His Son gave His life for us, and we should… [Read more]
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“No Tresspassing?”
As a child I used to run all over the neighborhood with my buddies. We would cut through yards and alleyways, heading to some destination or to no destination at all. Occasionally we came upon a “NO TRESPASSING” sign. I remember well my unwillingness to take a step on forbidden territory. I feared prosecution from… [Read more]
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The desire for approval can produce strange actions. Among teens, some mock others; those mocked may rebel or even become violent. But young people aren’t the only ones who long to be accepted. But how far should we go to be liked by others? We are told that Jesus increased in… favor with God and… [Read more]
Genuine Giving
The story is told of a little boy who was about to be spanked. His father said, “This hurts me more than it hurts you,” to which the boy replied, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Whether this actually happened or not it reminds us of the truth about giving and receiving…. [Read more]