In Romans 8:5-8 the Apostle Paul explains the difference between those who are led by the Holy Spirit and are therefore sons of God (Rom. 8:14) and those who are led by the flesh and are therefore sons of Satan. “Those who live according to the flesh (world) focus their minds on the things of […]

“That’s just that old Jewish stuff” I’ve been told, as have others who know that there should not be a break between the Old and New Testaments, both of which were written by “holy men of God (who) spoke as they were move by the Holy Spirit” (2 Pet. 1:21). What most church people do […]

“I love the Lord” is a common mantra spoken by those who frequent the world’s churches. A state governor, when asked how his spiritual life was going replied, “I know Jesus Christ.” As an age-old saying goes, “Talk is cheap.” We all talk a good talk. The question is, do we walk what we talk? […]

“I know I’m saved” is the normal response from church people when defending their religious practices and beliefs. The “proof” of their salvation is normally that they have taken Jesus as their personal savior, joined the church and been baptized. All of which means nothing to the Lord. Two factors are commanded in order to […]

The ultimate question the God-seeker must ask himself is: Why do I practice my religion? The answer to this question will reveal the reason why we go to church, read our Bibles, tithe, pray, etc. To be honest with God and ourselves, we who profess Him must ask ourselves if getting saved, living forever in […]

Ask most church people if God can heal the sick and the answer is normally “Yes.” The next question involves His willingness to do so. The usual answer, based on personal experience, is “no.” Because sickness has become a normal and expected part of the “Christian walk,” and because He has promised to heal His […]

In Matthew 15:10-20 the Lord tells us that there is a correlation between the food we eat and the condition of our physical bodies. Let us focus on verses 17-20 where He makes it clear that what enters the stomach does not spiritually defile the man, but what is formed in the heart (mind) does […]

Because the Almighty designed and created the human body (soul), mind (heart) and spirit, He is the ultimate Authority on how to keep them functioning properly. He is the One Who can tell us about such things as nutrition, sanitation, hygiene, disease prevention, etc. One of the errors often committed when excluding certain meats from […]

The Great God Who created the vast universe is vitally interested in the health of a tiny part of that universe–man. So interested is He that He included a number of Scriptures in His Holy Life Manual that, if believed and obeyed, guarantees man a longer and healthier life. Several of these passages compare life […]

Studies have shown that many people do not believe that such things as a poor diet, insufficient sleep, a sedentary lifestyle, drug abuse, etc. have a direct effect on their daily lives. Smoking is a good example of this attitude. We have known for decades that cigarette smoking is a deadly addiction. Yet more than […]