The first area of we must learn to control if we are to develop Biblical value judgments is inaccurate perceptions. This has to do with the accuracy of our perceptions about ourselves. The effects of sin on our minds hinder us from interpreting life from God’s point of view naturally. We must overcome those inferiority judgments with the assistance of Scripture. We must never look for some mystical power in that Scripture, but the power of the Word of God is seen in the application of the truth in our thinking. It takes hard work to reprogram how we think, and this is not “mind over matter” but rather learning to live and walk in the power of the Spirit of God to transform our minds. Before we come to Christ our assessment of ourselves in based on what our peers say and think about us. Yet the reality is that as a believer we need to understand that we are created in the Image of God, and therefore, have value no matter what those around us may think. Everyone has value from the newly conceived child, to the oldest person, age does not determine our value, God does. And … READ MORE

In 2 Timothy 3:1-7 Paul gives a description of what people will look like during the end times. A careful reading lends itself to a view of man today. We live in a day and age where the idea that “self-esteem” s essential for a person’s happiness. Yet the current teaching of “self-esteem” seems to fall under the category of “lovers of self, more than lovers of God” The Scriptures speak of a man’s heart, mind, conscience, emotions, thoughts, and movies, but says nothing about I “self-image”. The reality is that Our happiness is not related as much to how we esteem ourselves as it does to how we esteem others. According to 2 Timothy 3:1-7 self-image is not an organ or entity of itself, it is better understood as a judgment a person makes as they evaluate themselves. This internal evaluation is what is commonly referred to as our “self-image” Therefore, self-image is not an emotion or a feeling, but rather a part of our thinking process. People actually don’t “feel inferior” , rather they judge themselves to be inferior and feel awful about their self-evaluation. As a Christian, we should strive to have an accurate evaluation of ourselves, … READ MORE

The Book of Esther reminds us that men have their design, but God is still in control. Haman did all he could to plan and scheme to set himself up to be in control. But God had another plan to humble him, and use his life to remind us that God is in control of all circumstances. When we try to thwart the plan of God we find ourselves being humiliated in our own plans. We must understand that God is patiently working to accomplish His plans for this world. He has a good end for us who love Him. Those plans may not include a life of wealth, and wellbeing in this life, but what He has planned for us in eternity is beyond our wildest imagination. So as we evaluate the events of our current circumstances, understand that God is working quietly in our lives to move us to where we need to be. He is never surprised by our choices, but He is desirous to lead us to see His providential hand in our lives. Chose today to trust God in the circumstance of your life.… READ MORE