What does the Bible say about abuse?
The word abuse has taken many meanings over time. Immediately, most assume abuse involves anger or some form of physical violence. This is a simplistic and often misleading view of abuse. Anger is an emotion God gave us to alert us to problems. Righteous anger is not sinful and should not be associated with abuse.…
What does the New Testament say about homosexuality?
The Bible is consistent through both Old and New Testaments in confirming that homosexuality is sin (Genesis 19:1–13; Leviticus 18:22; 20:13; Romans 1:26–27; 1 Corinthians 6:9; 1 Timothy 1:10; Jude 1:7). In this matter, the New Testament reinforces what the Old Testament had declared since the Law was given to Moses (Leviticus 20:13). The difference…
Why do some cultures practice female genital mutilation (FGM)?
Female genital mutilation (FGM), also called female circumcision, is the ritualistic removal of all or part of a girl’s genitalia for non-medical reasons. It is usually performed in infancy or early childhood as a rite of passage but is performed on teens and adult women as well. The practice is most common in the northern…
Is it ever right to lie?
The Bible nowhere presents an instance where lying is considered to be the right thing to do. The ninth commandment prohibits bearing false witness (Exodus 20:16). Proverbs 6:16-19 lists “a lying tongue” and “a false witness who pours out lies” as two of the seven abominations to the Lord. Love “rejoices with the truth” (1…
What does the Bible say about emotional abuse?
The Bible does not use the words emotional abuse, but there are plenty of characteristics of emotional abuse addressed in Scripture. Emotional abuse can take many forms, including verbal assaults, threats, and insults; and non-verbal rejection, neglect, and isolation—when these behaviors are recurring, they become a pattern of emotional abuse. The most common victim of…
Is vaping a sin?
Vaping is the inhalation of an aerosol into the lungs by means of a liquid-filled device such as an e-cigarette. The liquid to be heated and turned into vapor usually contains nicotine and a flavoring of some kind. Vaping has become increasingly common, especially among young adults. It is often seen as a less harmful…
How does the fact that there are gay/homosexual animals impact the idea that homosexuality is a sin?
Simply put, the fact that there are animals that exhibit what we might call homosexual behavior does not change the fact that homosexuality is a sin for human beings. Some animals eat their young, but that doesn’t mean it is okay for humans to be cannibals. Dogs eat their own vomit (Proverbs 26:11), but that…
Is it a sin to check “Yes, I have read and agree to the terms and conditions” when you haven’t actually read them?
On the surface, checking “yes” when we haven’t read the terms of an agreement appears to be lying, which the Bible expressly forbids (Leviticus 19:11; Proverbs 12:22; Acts 5:1–11; Colossians 3:9; 1 Timothy 1:9–11; Revelation 21:8). Some Old Testament laws, such as keeping the Sabbath, had exceptions (Matthew 12:11; Exodus 22:2), but Scripture never presents…
Homosexuals in the church—what does the Bible say?
The issue of homosexuality and its place in the church has become one of the most contentious topics within modern Christianity. As society increasingly accepts and even celebrates same-sex relationships, many churches face pressure to conform to these cultural shifts. However, the Bible provides clear guidance for those who hold to the authority of Scripture.…
What does the Bible say about false accusations?
Regarding false accusations, the psalmist says, “For they do not speak peace, but against those who are quiet in the land they devise words of deceit” (Psalm 35:20). This is an accurate description of the motives and results of false accusations. People lie about the innocent in order to stir up trouble. This happens on…