What does the Bible say about lawsuits / suing?
The apostle Paul instructed the Corinthian believers to not go to court against one another (1 Corinthians 6:1-8). For Christians not to forgive each other and reconcile their own differences is to demonstrate spiritual defeat. Why would someone want to become a Christian if Christians have just as many problems and are just as incapable…
What does the Bible say about guilt?
Guilt is the result of having violated a specific rule or law. When we cross a moral, ethical, or legal line, we are guilty. This is true even if we did not know a line was crossed. Guilt is primarily a state or condition, not a feeling. According to the Bible, we are all guilty…
Why should I forgive?
Forgiveness is a familiar topic in the Bible. In fact, God’s plan to forgive mankind of their sins is the major theme of the Bible (1 Peter 1:20; John 17:24). So, when wondering why we should forgive those who sin against us, we need look no further than the example God gave us. Christians must…
What does the Bible say about love?
The Bible has a great deal to say about love. In fact, the Bible says that “love is of God” and “God is love” (1 John 4:7–8); in other words, love is a fundamental characteristic of who God is. Everything God does is impelled and influenced by His love. The Bible uses several different words…
How can I learn to not take offense at little things?
Trying to not take offense is like trying to not think about elephants. If someone says, “Don’t think about elephants,” we automatically think about them. If we focus on trying not to take offense, we will keep thinking about the offense. This principle applies to just about any sin a person can commit. When we…
When we confess our sins to God, how detailed do we need to be?
Confession of sin to God is commanded in Scripture and part of living the Christian life (James 5:16; 1 John 1:9). But when we confess our sins, how specific do we need to get? Doesn’t God already know all the details? It is true that God knows all the details of our sin. “You discern…
What does the Bible say about embarrassment?
According to the Macmillan Dictionary, embarrassment is a “feeling of being nervous or ashamed because of what people know or think about you.” Its close synonym is shame. The feeling of embarrassment is common to humans and is linked to other emotional issues like worry, fear, and anxiety—particularly social anxiety. Embarrassment stems from various reasons…
What does the Bible say about forgiving yourself?
The Bible has a lot to say about forgiveness, but it does not specifically address the concept of forgiving oneself. Usually, we talk about “forgiving yourself” when a person expresses persistent guilt over past sin or remorse over negative consequences caused by an earlier decision. We might personally feel the need to “forgive ourselves” for…
What are the different types of love mentioned in the Bible?
There are at least four different Greek words that are used for “love,” but not all of them are found in the New Testament. (Actually there are more than four Greek words for “love,” but usually it is these four that come up in discussions.) The first Greek word for “love” is eros, which refers…
What is confession of sin?
Confession of sin is the admission of what we did and the agreement with God that our actions or words were wrong. In a court of law, a person who confesses to a crime is agreeing that he or she did in fact violate a societal standard. When we confess our sins, we are admitting…