Trial versus Chastisement

So, why do good people have trouble? The classic picture of trial is that of Job. While Job’s friends are convinced that the only reason people have trouble is because they have angered God with their conduct, we find out that in Job’s case, that turns out not to be true. As a matter of fact, we know from chapter … Read More

Trial, Testing and Temptation

Every Christian should understand the source of adversity in one’s walk with the Lord. There exists a widely-circulated position among Christians that victorious Believers never experience adversity. However, the Bible teaches that Christians do experience adversity – even when they are giving close attention to their walk with the Lord. Let’s begin this discussion by introducing some of the Greek … Read More

How To Develop Good Spiritual Health

Who doesn’t want to be healthy? I mean…physically. Of course, we all do. That being the case, we are certain that there are specific daily habits which contribute to good physical health; we call them physical hygiene. Nearly all of us took courses in elementary and high school that covered the basics of good physical hygiene. Everyone agrees that good … Read More