In the first psalm, we are told of the sharp contrast between the righteous and the wicked. As we strive to be righteous and avoid wickedness, let us briefly consider the words of the psalmist.
“How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of [...]
Contrasting the Righteous and the Wicked: A Brief Examination of Psalm 1
Posted on October 22, 2009 at 9:25 pm by Andy Sochor
Are Some Sins Worse than Others?
Posted on September 22, 2009 at 10:27 pm by Andy Sochor
People often want to think of degrees of sin. They view some sins as particularly heinous (rape, murder, etc.), and others as being virtually innocent (”a little white lie”). Is it accurate to grade particular sins and judge them against one another in this way?
The fundamental question we have is this: Are some sins worse [...]
Article from Jody Lusk
Posted on September 12, 2009 at 3:41 pm by Andy Sochor
***UPDATED 09.21.09***
I have decided to take down the article that Jody had written. When I first received it I thought it would be a good idea to post it here because I believed it had some value for those who might read it. But after a week or so, I decided it would be wise [...]
Lessons from a Fallen Preacher
Posted on September 9, 2009 at 11:12 pm by Andy Sochor
Many brethren have heard the sad and disturbing news of the gospel preacher from Auburn, KY allegedly having consensual sex with a 13 year old girl over the weekend. He has since turned himself in to the authorities and is being held on rape charges. In addition to being a preacher of the gospel, he [...]
Did Jesus Bend the Rules for the Woman Caught in Adultery?
Posted on August 30, 2009 at 3:06 pm by Andy Sochor
On one occasion when Jesus was in the temple, the scribes and Pharisees brought a woman before Him who had allegedly been caught in the act of adultery. It is an interesting account, and some have tried to use it to argue that we should not try to strictly follow God’s word. But as we [...]
How to Keep Doing Good
Posted on August 24, 2009 at 12:54 am by Andy Sochor
James wrote, “Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin” (James 4:17). It is obviously important that we know what God expects of us. But sometimes we know what is right, yet, for whatever reason, we don’t do it. James plainly tells us [...]
What Is Sin?
Posted on July 9, 2009 at 11:56 pm by Andy Sochor
The Scriptures are clear in depicting sin as something terrible. Sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:2). The punishment for sin is eternal, spiritual death (Romans 6:23). Sin is the reason Jesus had to suffer a torturous death on the cross (1 Peter 2:24). But some may not have learned, or may need to be [...]
