Understanding Why God Doesn’t Overlook Injustice When we think about God, we often think of words like loving, powerful, patient, and wise. Those are all true. But two words we should not forget are righteous and just. In simple terms, God’s righteousness means He always does what is right. God’s justice means He always deals with people and situations according to what is…
Why Justice Is the Heart of God’s Kingdom When we think about what makes a kingdom strong, we often picture armies, money, land, or powerful leaders. But God’s kingdom is different. The Bible says God’s rule is built on justice. Psalm 45:6 says, “Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter…
Interpreting the Times: A Call to Righteousness Amid National Upheaval Introduction Justice—a concept at once simple and profound—has long been the cornerstone of civil society, the moral axis upon which nations aspire to balance the scales of right and wrong. Yet, in recent years, an unsettling transformation has crept into the public sphere: justice, once a beacon, now flickers uncertainly,…
The Power of Framing: How Perceptions Shape Truth and Lies Understanding how the way we see the world influences what we believe Have you ever noticed how two people can look at the exact same situation and come away with completely different opinions? One person might see a glass as half-full, while another sees it as half-empty. This isn’t just…
Why We Need to Talk and Listen, Not Just Shout In 2019, I started to recognize a troubling pattern in the world around me. It wasn’t just the occasional disagreement over politics—it was something far more harmful. It felt like every conversation, every news headline, and every online post carried a tone of anger, division, and outright hostility. This constant…
In any society, leaders hold a unique position of influence and responsibility. Whether they are politicians shaping laws and guiding nations or spiritual leaders nurturing faith and moral guidance, their words and actions carry weight. But what happens when these leaders distort the truth or intentionally spread discord? The consequences can be far-reaching and destructive, shaking the very foundations of…
Understanding Spiritual Maturity, the Melchizedek Priesthood, and the Importance of Not Being ‘Dull of Hearing’ Introduction: Setting the Scene in Hebrews 5:11 If you’ve ever read Hebrews 5:11 and wondered what the author was getting at, you’re not alone. The verse says, “We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because…
A Friendly Guide to Hypocrisy, Proverbs 14:34, and the Power of True Righteousness Have you ever noticed someone who’s quick to criticize others for their mistakes, but conveniently forgets their own? That’s what we call selective righteousness—a fancy term for when people apply moral standards inconsistently. In simple terms, it’s a form of hypocrisy: condemning others while excusing their own…
Over the past several years, certain truths have stirred deeply in my spirit, reminding me of what truly matters in both our faith and in how we view the world. These reflections center on righteousness, justice, and the importance of preaching the gospel with clarity and conviction. Righteousness and Justice: What Do They Mean for Us? At the heart of…
