Tagged with evil

Ephesians 4:27

Ephesians 4:27

Ephesians 4:27 – and do not give the devil a foothold. In this study, we will look at the what are some of the common footholds that the devil has over us and what we can do about them. Continue reading

Habakkuk 1:13

Habakkuk 1:13

Habakkuk 1:13 – Your eyes are too pure to look on evil; you cannot tolerate wrongdoing. Why then do you tolerate the treacherous? Why are you silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves? In this study, we will examine the extent of the treachery that Habakkuk and the people of his time were subjected to, and what kind of attitude we should have when dealing with similar questions. Continue reading

1 Peter 4:12

1 Peter 4:12

1 Peter 4:12 – Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. In this study, we will adopt Peter’s take on suffering and expand it to see why we are surprised when we suffer. Continue reading

John 1:5

John 1:5

John 1:5 – The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. In this study, we will look at the ideas of the light and the darkness in the Bible, referring especially to John’s verses. Continue reading

Psalm 23:4

Psalm 23:4

Psalm 23:4 – Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. In this study, we will analyse this verse bit by bit with heavy reference to the rest of psalm 23. Continue reading

Judges 9:14

Judges 9:14

Judges 9:14 – Finally all the trees said to the thornbush, ‘Come and be our king.’ In this study, we will examine how Jotham used a fable to illustrate the hearts and the circumstances of the Israelites during the era of the Judges, and how we often compromise God’s words in search for temporary achievements. Continue reading

Romans 7:15

Romans 7:15

Romans 7:15 – I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. In this study we will examine this verse part by part in order to simplify it and make it less confusing, while addressing briefly the issue of universal sin. Continue reading

Romans 12:9

Romans 12:9

Romans 12:9 – Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. In this study we will focus on examining the concept of the term ‘cling on to’, and how we can cling on to God’s words. Continue reading

1 Timothy 6:10

1 Timothy 6:10

1 Timothy 6:10 – For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. Is money evil? Or is it the love of money? Why is loving money evil? A perspective. Continue reading