Bible Q&A: If We Are Created in God’s Image, Why Can’t We Be Jealous and Vengeful?

If we are created in the image of God, why can’t we be jealous and seek vengeance? “For I the Lord your God am a jealous God” (Ex. 20:5) has been described as an anthropomorphism, where God describes himself with human characteristics so that we may understand him.  Therefore, we should not view his “jealousy” as… Read More Bible Q&A: If We Are Created in God’s Image, Why Can’t We Be Jealous and Vengeful?

James: The Right Perspective About Wealth

Why did God tell “the brother of humble circumstances” (i.e., the poor Christian)that they have a “high position” in which they are to “glory”?  Why tell “the rich man” that he has “humiliation” in which he is to “glory”?  Why promise the rich man that even while he is “in the midst of his pursuits” he will “fade away”?… Read More James: The Right Perspective About Wealth

Bible Q&A: How Can We Tell If Worry Becomes Sinful?

Matthew 6:34 says not to worry about tomorrow.  How can we tell if worry becomes sinful? “Worry” comes from the Greek term merimnao, which has two definitions: “to be anxious, to be troubled with cares” and “to care for, look out for (a things), to seek to promote one’s interests, caring or providing for.”  The context of… Read More Bible Q&A: How Can We Tell If Worry Becomes Sinful?