Though earthly leaders may be limited by their many faults & frailties, our great hope is that we have a perfect priest in heaven.
Our goal in life is not self-preservation but Christ-exaltation.
A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am a father, where is my honor?
God speaks to us in our thanklessness, selfishness, and cynicism by reminding us that his eternal, electing love for us never changes.
As children of God without blemish, how you live affirms who you are, affects unbelievers, and matters in eternity.
"Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy."
The resurrected Christ shows his care for us from the empty tomb as he meets Mary in her sadness, knows her name, and what is best for her.
As you’re sent out with God’s grace, glory in the Christian faith. Give generously as someone who has been made rich in Christ’s fullness. And guard the good deposit entrusted to you.
As Christians we face constant temptations and difficulties, but in Jesus Christ we have better things than the world can offer.
Those who desire the glorification of self, those who crave controversy, those who are driven by the love of money – those desires will lead to humiliation, loss, and bankruptcy. But Paul shows us a better way.