The Word to the World
Matthew 7:1–12 forms a unified section in the Sermon on the Mount. Some Bible translations divide these verses into two or three pericopes, but Jesus was addressing a unified thought: how to avoid a religious superiority complex. A religious superiority complex is manifested, in this
Have you ever marvelled—or stood in despair—at life’s injustices? A wealthy businessman robs investors of their inheritance and receives a huge bonus, while the hardworking single mother loses her job. Faithful, gospel-preaching pastors are thrown into prison while persecutors of the church prosper in their
Psalm 68 is not one in which many people find their life verse. You will not find many throw cushions embroidered with, “As wax melts before fire, so the wicked shall perish before God” (v. 2). Few will decorate the walls of their living room
The story is told of a pastor who encouraged his congregation to pray Psalm 58 over their opponents. “We’re tired of turning the other cheek,” he said. “Good heavens, that’s all we’ve done.” For him, praying this psalm invited a sense of personal vindication. With