Anyone who’s experienced the pain of being judged by other Christians wishes more of them would heed Jesus’ words, “Judge not, and you will not be judged.” But what did Jesus really mean? Is there a time for judgment, or is it always wrong? When you see Jesus’ words in light of the rest of the Bible, several clarifications emerge.
Manifesting promises success through positive thinking, but many are left frustrated when their dreams don’t materialize. The Bible reveals why: you’re not in control, you don’t know what’s best, and your thoughts don’t shape reality—God does. Here’s what to do instead.
We receive powerful messages every day about losing weight and getting fit. But what if the modern messages about health are at odds with the Bible? Consider these three ways the Bible calls Christians to think about dieting and fitness.
We often see food as a guilty pleasure or a craving to be conquered. We’re either eating with indulgence or restraining as a punishment. What if we could embrace both sides of the Bible’s calls to celebration and discipline in our relationship with food? The practices of fasting and feasting may hold the key to the balance God has designed.
