Category: Ethics

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Colonization, Slavery, and the Transatlantic Slave Trade: How They Still Shape America Today

Sometimes it hurts to look back, but we have to. Because the world we live in today did not just happen. It was shaped by choices—by conquest, by greed, by stolen land, by stolen people, and by generations of pain that were never fully repaired. When Europeans came to the Americas, they did not find empty land waiting to be…

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My People Are Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge 

God’s people are not destroyed because they do not have opinions, talent, money, or access to information. Many are destroyed because they lack true knowledge, real understanding, and the ability to recognize spiritual deception. Hosea 4:6 says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” That verse is a serious reminder that when people do not know God’s truth, or…

Spiritual Blindness and Unprincipled Leadership: A Biblical Warning for America

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness.” — Isaiah 5:20 Spiritual blindness is not just about failing to see God. It is also about failing to see people clearly. It happens when fear becomes louder than truth, when anger becomes easier than compassion, and when winning matters more…

When Justice and Government Go Awry

When justice and government go wrong, ordinary people feel it first. Families feel it. Communities feel it. The poor, the weak, and the unheard often carry the heaviest burden. What should protect people can begin to pressure them. What should be fair can become unfair. What should bring order can create fear, confusion, and pain. In simple words, when leaders…

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Beware of Ego-Driven Leaders: A Biblical Warning About Pride

Leadership is not a throne for pride; it is a call to serve. Whether in government, business, or the church, when ego leads, people suffer. The Bible warns us clearly: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18). A leader controlled by pride may look strong, but pride makes leaders deaf to wisdom, blind to…

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Assaulting the Truth: A Call to Walk in God’s Light

Truth is not merely a good idea or a helpful principle. Truth belongs to God. It reflects His nature, His holiness, and His way. When we assault the truth—by twisting it, hiding it, denying it, exaggerating it, or replacing it with a lie—we are not just mishandling words; we are stepping away from the light of God. The Lord speaks…

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God’s Guidance for How to Treat Immigrants

In plain language, the Bible is very clear: people who come from another country are still people made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). They should not be hated, abused, hunted, or treated like they have no worth. No one should be shot dead simply for seeking safety, work, shelter, or a better life. God told His people not…

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When the Gospel Is Missing: A Call for the Church of Christ to Return to God

A covenant relationship with God is not just about keeping religious rules or looking spiritual on the outside. In plain words, covenant means God has committed Himself to His people, and He calls His people to live committed to Him. It is a relationship built on love, trust, faithfulness, obedience, and worship from the heart. God does not treat His…

Faith or Fear? What Isaiah 7 Means for Us Today 

Isaiah 7 speaks to people living in a moment of fear. King Ahaz looked around and saw threats on every side. His nation felt unstable, his enemies seemed strong, and the future looked uncertain. That may sound familiar to many people today. In America, many are worried about politics, violence, the economy, division, morality, leadership, and the direction of the…