The sin of adultery is explicitly condemned in Scripture. It was prohibited in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:14) which God gave as a foundation for the nation of Israel. In the New Testament, Paul lists adulterers as those who “will not inherit the kingdom of God” (1 Corinthians 6:9). The Hebrew writer tells us that [...]
Roadblocks on the Way to Adultery
Posted on November 18, 2011 at 12:37 am by Andy Sochor
The “Benefits” of Sin
Posted on June 20, 2010 at 2:56 pm by Andy Sochor
Sin separates one from God and will ultimately cause one to be eternally lost (Isaiah 59:2; Romans 6:23). Yet Satan tries anyway to convince us to continue in sin to the jeopardy of our souls. He extols the benefits (or perceived benefits) of sin, too often causing even the strong to fall for his temptations.
He [...]
A Lesson from the Gulf Oil Spill
Posted on June 6, 2010 at 3:07 pm by Andy Sochor
On April 20th, an oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico causing oil to begin spewing into the water from the floor of the Gulf, about a mile underwater. After more than six weeks, the oil is still flowing. BP is working to try to stop the leak while other efforts are underway to [...]
Book Review: Hard Core, Defeating Sexual Temptation with a Superior Satisfaction
Posted on February 18, 2010 at 12:41 am by Andy Sochor
Jason Hardin’s new book, “Hard Core: Defeating Sexual Temptation with a Superior Satisfaction,” deals with the problem of pornography and its impact upon those who view it. One who questions just how much our society, families, and even churches have been infected by pornography needs only to read chapter four to be impressed with the [...]
Evil Ahab
Posted on January 21, 2010 at 11:40 pm by Andy Sochor
“Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all who were before him.” “Ahab did more to provoke the Lord God of Israel than all the kings of Israel who were before him” (1 Kings 16:30,33).
These statements are rather incredible. When we look back at the number of [...]
Submit to God, Resist the Devil
Posted on December 23, 2009 at 12:47 am by Andy Sochor
“Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).
The two words that James uses to admonish Christians in their walk — submit and resist — both involve action. This should not be surprising. Earlier James commended an active faith to us while condemning a passive faith.
Regarding the active faith, [...]
Contrasting the Righteous and the Wicked: A Brief Examination of Psalm 1
Posted on October 22, 2009 at 9:25 pm by Andy Sochor
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 [...]
