Do You Stand With Israel?

If you stand with Israel, with which Israel do you stand? The word “Israel” can mean different things, based on the context in which it is found, such as: 1) The grandson of Abraham (originally named Jacob) who had twelve sons; 2) The nation which proceeded from Jacob and his twelve sons; 3) The modern nation commonly called “Israel,” which may or may not be true descendants of Jacob (nobody today can prove that his lineage goes back to Jacob—cf.… Read more

You and I Are Not the Standard of Judgment

Are we guilty of being too critical of others? Do we judge others based on our own personal standards, instead of God’s Word? Here are some questions to consider:

  • Do you look down on others if they do not smile and joke around as much as you do?
  • Do you look down on others if they buy something you personally would not buy? (though it is nothing sinful).
  • Do you look down on others if they are not as energetic and outgoing as you?
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