Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled. (Hebrews 12:12-15) The writer of Hebrews was speaking to people who ha

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. (James 3:1) The teaching office, the ministry of standing before people and declaring the Word of God as their spiritual authority, carries a weight most people underestimate. James wrote plainly that those who take up that position receive a greater judgment, not because God is harsh toward ministers, but because the responsibility is enormous. People believe what is said by those in

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Timothy 3:15-17) Paul wrote that Timothy had known the Holy Scriptures from childhood. The Word was not new to