Hypocrisy loves to hide in human hearts [the core of one’s being], because the Truth brings it out in the open. People may be quick to criticize what they do not understand, but a spirit of hypocrisy is godless and filled with inconsistencies. When a person becomes a hypocrite he

Acts of hatred are always the work of evil. The psalmist reminds us, “The fear of the Lord [respect and awe] is actually hatred of evil” (Proverbs 8:13). These acts of hatred began in the Garden of Eden and continue to rise up in our present world. Evil wants dominion

We know that David was a man after God’s own heart. From an early age, David placed his full trust in the Lord as he knew the Lord was his shepherd, and that with the Lord David had all that he needed (Ps. 23:1). As a young shepherd, David defended

Some folks just love to talk. Nothing wrong with talking as long as we are also practicing wisdom while growing good listening skills. Solomon, the wisdom writer teaches, “The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences” (Pro 18:21). Our words have the

In the Old Testament, God promised to bring peace or wholeness and well-being to earth. In our passage today, the psalmist calls for the Lord’s salvation. As well, he calls God’s people to fear the Lord which means to give respect and awe to the Giver of all blessings. When

It is the work of the Word and the Holy Spirit to convict humanity of sin which is human disobedience or rebellion against God’s will causing slander to his character. Each one of us are responsible for how we live and conduct our lives—we are to love God and love