What can I get away with?

Some Christians may not be able to live holy and righteous lives, in-spite of their sincere efforts. Just as the Apostle Paul says, all that they are able to do, in-spite of their best efforts and intentions is sin. Now God does forgive sin and there is hope for this sinner. But then the thought may still arise in his heart that he is pushing God’s mercy to its utmost limit and that he may have exhausted all of God’s patience with him. How far will God keep forgiving someone who is unable to get his life in order despite providing multiple second chances and opportunities for repentance? … More What can I get away with?

Does Praise and Worship Lead to Blessings?

But to claim that God’s presence descends into our midst during praise and worship is not scriptural. God might do that. I do not contend with that. But to use praise and worship as a method to bring down God’s presence is formulaic and pagan. God is not some captive spirit or demon to obey our laws. It is as if somehow when we praise and worship, God will not be able to resist coming into our midst. … More Does Praise and Worship Lead to Blessings?