Biblword 
This is a sensitive area. Looking at the Scriptures will help us to go into the right direction. Warning against marrying an unbeliever Marrying an unbeliever is warned against in the letter of Paul to the Corinthians: “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what … Lees meer
The Fruit of the Spirit is actually a term that the apostle Paul uses to sum up nine visible attributes of a true Christian life. They are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22). Note too that these are not individual ‘fruits’ that we pick and choose but one ninefold … Lees meer
In the Bible, there are several examples of people who are financially prosperous, but also of people who are financially poor. An important term in this respect is “blessedness“. We are introduced to this term as a general description of favor that God provides a person, both spiritually and materially. Spiritual blessing Blessedness in the … Lees meer
The short answer to this question is yes, though the Bible does expand things a bit more. Lead the flock Pastors and elders have been given the responsibility to lead and care for the flock (Christians and church members), and as such we should obey them (Romans 13:1-2, Hebrews 13:17). They have a special position, … Lees meer
Gratitude is not a natural trait for many people. We often focus on what we would like to have, instead of being content and grateful for the situation in which we live. However, the Bible encourages us to be thankful (Colossians 3:15). The foremost reason for a Christian to be thankful is because he/she is … Lees meer
The third commandment is “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name” (Exodus 20:7). This means that we must not use God’s name in a wrong or inappropriate way. Swearing Some people use the name of God as a swear word, an … Lees meer
The Bible says there is only One to whom you must direct your prayer, and He is God. Important role Mary, the mother of Jesus, had an important role to play in God’s plan of salvation. Her role was to bring Jesus into the world. The Gospel writer Luke has recorded for us what the … Lees meer
In John 14:27, Jesus promises His peace to the disciples. It is a wonderful peace because it is not a peace as the world would give it, but the kind of peace that can survive suffering and harassment. In John 16:33 Jesus talks about peace again: “I have said these things to you, that in … Lees meer
Yes, it is wrong to be angry with God. God is perfectly holy God is perfectly holy, just, wise and controls all things and destines all things according to His good pleasure and will (Isaiah 6:3-5; Ephesians 1:3-11). His will is perfect and beyond our knowledge and comprehension. We cannot be His counselor and thus … Lees meer