21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 11

Prosocial Behavior ∙∙

Prosocial Behavior ∙∙ But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. – Luke 6:35 Philippians 2:3-4 3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.Continue reading “Prosocial Behavior ∙∙”

One Foot in Heaven ∙∙

One Foot in Heaven ∙∙ Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed steadily into heaven and saw the glory of God, and he saw Jesus standing in the place of honor at God’s right hand. – Acts 7:55 Acts 6:8-15 8 Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signsContinue reading “One Foot in Heaven ∙∙”

Negative Campaigning ∙∙

Negative Campaigning ∙∙ 18 “For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’ 19 “The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Behold, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’” – Matthew 11:18-19 John 8:44 You are of your father the devil,Continue reading “Negative Campaigning ∙∙”

Servant Worms: Loved and Redeemed

Servant Worms: Loved and Redeemed But I am a worm and not a man, a reproach of men and despised by the people. – Psalms 22:6 Isaiah 41:14 Though you are a lowly worm, O Jacob, don’t be afraid, people of Israel, for I will help you. I am the LORD, your Redeemer. I amContinue reading “Servant Worms: Loved and Redeemed”

Human Challenge Trials ∙∙

Human Challenge Trials ∙∙ We hope with all our hearts that each one of you will display the same zeal to make your hope come true and that you will continue doing so until the end so that you may not become lazily lethargic but may copy those who, through faith and patience, inherit theContinue reading “Human Challenge Trials ∙∙”