One thing we are all tempted to love too much is the praise of others. We like acceptance and we want people to think we are great in whatever ways.…
One of the worst things Jesus condemned is making an idol of your own perceived moral superiority and authority. Motivated by a desire to be esteemed by others while controlling…
Calvin called the human heart a "factory for idols," which is what Paul was getting at when he wrote to the Galatians about people enslaving themselves to things that "by…
The writer of Hebrews pauses to chastise some of the readers because they are stunted in their spiritual understanding. He basically tells them to grow up already. It is a…
Back in Gen 14 Abram met a mysterious king & priest, gave him a 10th of his war spoils & received his blessing. Who was that man & what is…