Posted on 04 July 2026
In the Bible, inheritance refers to the gift of honor and support given by a patriarch to his sons (and sometimes daughters). It was meant to provide for the family's needs and maintain their status. Throughout the Old Testament, inheritance is often associated with God bestowing the Promised …
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Posted on 04 July 2026
In the Bible, there is no specific mention of lawyers as we understand them today. During Jesus' time, Israel was under Roman legal jurisdiction. When the Bible refers to "teachers of the law" or "lawyers," it is actually referring to religious leaders who were experts in the Mosaic …
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Posted on 04 July 2026
The act of playing the lottery involves risking something of value on an outcome that depends on chance. By definition, playing the lottery is a form of gambling. While the Bible does not specifically mention lotteries, it does contain instances of gambling in which …
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Posted on 03 July 2026
Freedom is a central theme in the Bible, encompassing various aspects of human existence. It begins with the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, where they were given freedom to eat from any tree except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil …
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Posted on 03 July 2026
In the Bible, there is no commandment that says we cannot have fun or enjoy ourselves. However, as Christians, we should always be mindful of the principles and values that God has set for us when it comes to engaging in leisure activities and seeking entertainment.
Posted on 03 July 2026
Habits are actions that we do frequently and easily, often without even thinking about them. As Christians, our lives are meant to be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2), which involves exchanging old, bad habits for new, good ones in order to please the …
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Posted on 03 July 2026
The Bible holds a unique place among all other books because it is considered to be divinely inspired by God. When we say that the Bible is inspired, we mean that God directly influenced the human authors of the Scriptures so that what they …
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Posted on 03 July 2026
Integrity is a quality that is highly valued in the Bible. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for integrity means being without blemish, complete, perfect, sincere, upright, and whole. In the New Testament, integrity is defined as honesty and adherence to a pattern of good works.
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Posted on 03 July 2026
Interdependence is a concept that emphasizes the state of being dependent upon someone else. In the Bible, although the term "interdependence" is not explicitly used, there are numerous teachings and examples that highlight the importance of interdependence among believers. From the very beginning, human beings were created for …
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Posted on 03 July 2026
To be lawless means to act without regard to the law or to go against the established laws. In a sinful world, laws are necessary to maintain order and justice. The Bible refers to lawlessness as "iniquity" and views it as rebellion against God. Sin itself is defined …
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Posted on 02 July 2026
Fear is a concept that is mentioned in the Bible in two different ways. The first type of fear is beneficial and is to be encouraged, while the second type is detrimental and is to be overcome. It is important to understand the distinction between these two types …
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