Posted on 16 July 2026
Prosperity teaching has become a popular theme within Christianity, with many believers seeking financial wealth and happiness. However, it is important to examine what the Bible actually teaches about prosperity and understand the true meaning behind it. While some verses may seem to support the idea of material …
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Posted on 16 July 2026
The Bible teaches us that our ultimate protection comes from God. In times of physical and spiritual attack, as well as in threatening situations of all kinds, those who trust in the Lord find Him to be a strong Protector. He shields all who take refuge in Him …
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Posted on 16 July 2026
Puberty is a significant stage in life when children begin to experience physical and psychological changes that mark their transition into adulthood. In modern Western culture, this period is commonly known as "adolescence" or the "teen years." It is interesting to note that while the physical changes associated …
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Posted on 16 July 2026
Purity is a concept that holds great significance in the Bible. It refers to freedom from anything that contaminates and the quality of being faultless, uncompromised, or unadulterated. Just as pure water is free from any impurities and pure gold has been refined to remove all dross, a …
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Posted on 16 July 2026
Retaliation is the act of returning harm for harm. It is a natural response to being wronged, but the Bible calls us to live above our natural instincts. God's way is usually opposite to our way, and the Bible has much to say about retaliation that contradicts our …
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Posted on 16 July 2026
Self-centeredness is a common human trait that involves an excessive focus on one's own interests and well-being. However, the Bible teaches us that being self-centered is contrary to God's desires for us. In fact, those who are self-centered are unable to please God (Romans 8:8 …
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Posted on 16 July 2026
Self-consciousness is an awareness of oneself, especially when being observed by others. While it is healthy to have a casual awareness of how others perceive us, self-consciousness as a way of life goes against the teachings of the Bible.
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Posted on 16 July 2026
Self-examination is an important aspect of living as an authentic Christian. However, as humans, we tend to deceive ourselves and would rather believe that we are better, smarter, and more ethical than we truly are. To counter this tendency, careful and Spirit-directed self-examination keeps us honest with ourselves …
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Posted on 16 July 2026
Self-harm, as we understand it today, such as cutting or burning, is not the same as the self-mutilation mentioned in the Bible. The self-mutilation in the Bible was often associated with pagan idol worship. However, there are instances in the Bible where self-harm is related to demonic oppression …
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Posted on 16 July 2026
Slavery is often seen as a practice of the past, but it is estimated that over 27 million people in the world today are subjected to various forms of slavery, such as forced labor and the sex trade. As followers of Jesus Christ, who have been redeemed …
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Posted on 16 July 2026
Snitching is the act of informing an authority figure about someone's bad behavior. This can range from a child telling their parents about their sibling stealing a cookie to a gang member providing information to the police about an upcoming drug deal. In popular culture, being labeled a …
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