By It is good to long to be holy. It is good to become aware of one’s sin. It is good to fight sin. But sometimes it is so discouraging. Sin comes to us so easily, and holiness seems at times a distant theological concept. Sometimes obedience is tough because the
The freedom of law-keeping
Twice in the book of James God tells us of the “law of liberty”, the law that we as Christians keep. It is very different to the laws we are accustomed to, for as the name states, this law is a law that brings liberty and freedom. This is a
Do not be conformed to this world
Christian living is like walking a tightrope over the frivolous sins and vices of the world on the one side, and the morbid judgements and rules of false religions on the other side. Like a tightrope walker our confidence is sure, and we do not fear, but a fall either
Worship: the privilege of the obedient
The worst of sinners can come to salvation, for salvation doesn’t come based on our deed, but comes by the abundant grace of God (Ephesians 2:8). But it is equally true that the worship of God is only the privilege of the obedient. The worst of sinners can be saved,
The fountain of eternal life
The “fountain of eternal life” is a concept often associated with fairy tales at best, or false worship at worst. But, like most things in life, the fairy tales and false worshippers stole their ideas from the Truth. There is a Biblical fountain of life, yes, even a fountain of