We need to call sin what the Bible calls it and not soften it with modern expressions borrowed from our culture.

We're more concerned about our own "victory" over sin than we are about the fact that our sins grieve God's heart.

The fruit of patience in all its aspects - long-suffering, forbearance, endurance, and perseverance - is a fruit that is most intimately associated with our devotion to God. All character traits of godliness grow out of and have their foundation in our devotion to God, but the fruit of patience must grow out of that relationship in a particular way.

A willingness to share our possessions with one another is a very important aspect of true biblical community.

Sanctification is the work of the Holy Spirit in us whereby our inner being is progressively changed, freeing us more and more from sinful traits and developing within us over time the virtues of Christlike character.

Which of us, then, does not offend frequently with our tongue? The real problem, however, is not our tongues but our hearts.

Evil Rulers Are Never Beyond The Bounds of God's Sovereign Will