What Does the Bible Say about Work Ethic?

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Originally, God intended man to facilitate and have dominion over all His creation. Unfortunately, Adam and Eve sinned, and so they were banished from the Garden of Eden. One of the punishments given to Adam is that it would be difficult for him to work and bring food to the table. As Christians, working is… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Work Ethic?

Spiritual Death – what is it?

Spiritual death – what is it? Death, according to dictionary definitions, is a cessation of vital functions or a lack of life. Spiritual death is our natural state prior to accepting Christ as our savior （Ephesians 2:1; Colossians 2:13). It is a lack of spiritual life, an absence of proper spiritual functioning. God is the… Continue reading Spiritual Death – what is it?

Yielding to God: 6 Bible Verses about Surrendering to the Divine Will

You may feel like you have everything figured out, but sometimes life gives you lemons and you have no idea how to make lemonades out of them. This is why no matter how sure we are of ourselves, it is still important to live our lives according to the purpose God has in store for… Continue reading Yielding to God: 6 Bible Verses about Surrendering to the Divine Will

How to Take Up Your Cross?

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” (Matthew 16:24) When Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me,” they were doubtless reminded of the time He had called each of them. Some two and a half years… Continue reading How to Take Up Your Cross?

What Does Omnipresence Mean in the Bible?

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Omnipresence comes from two words, omni meaning “all” and “presence”. Simply put, omnipresence means “present everywhere” and is often only attributed to God. So the question is “Is God everywhere?” If we read verse upon verse from the Bible, that is certainly the case. How is that possible? As we all know, God is not… Continue reading What Does Omnipresence Mean in the Bible?

What Does the Bible Say about Prosperity?

The common meaning of prosperity is abundance. It may be riches, food, and other material things. However, if we read prosperity in the Bible, it does not only talk about material possessions and blessings. Prosperity could mean finding favor in the sight of men. One can have a simple and unabundant life financially-speaking, yet he… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Prosperity?