For he who is serving Christ in these things is well pleasing to God and approved by men. Truth to Learn Serving Christ pleases God and gains the respect of others. Behind the Words The expression “in these things” is from the Greek en toutois, most likely referring to...
10 Health Benefits: What Secrets Do Watermelons Keep?
A lot of products available in supermarkets look and smell delicious. All this just to whet our appetite and motivate for a purchase. However, such a mouthwatering effect isn’t achieved naturally. Most of them are stuffed with artificial flavors, sweeteners and preservatives that can have a negative impact on your health when consumed frequently. But it...
Lemons & Limes: Why They are Especially Tasty in Winter
A lot of products available in supermarkets look and smell delicious. All this just to whet our appetite and motivate for a purchase. However, such a mouthwatering effect isn’t achieved naturally. Most of them are stuffed with artificial flavors, sweeteners and preservatives that can have a negative impact on your health when consumed frequently. But it...
Romans 14:17 – Calm Delight
for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Building up the body of Christ creates a sense of calm delight. Behind the Words “Eating” is from the Greek noun brōsis, which is derived from...
Romans 14:16 – The Right Thing?
Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; Truth to Learn Sometimes doing “the right thing” can cause harm to others. Behind the Words “Good” is translated from agathos, meaning “benevolent, profitable, or useful.” There is another Greek word translated “good.” It is kalos, which refers...
Romans 14:15 – Spiritual Body Building
For if your brother is grieved because of what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died. Truth to Learn We should all build up other members of the body of Christ. Behind the Words The...
Romans 14:14 – Personally Forbidden
I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. Truth to Learn What God forbids for me He may not forbid for you. Behind the Words “Know” is...
Romans 14:13 – Judge Yourself
Therefore we should not judge one another anymore, but rather decide not to put a stumbling block or a hindrance in our brother's way. Truth to Learn Our actions should not hinder the relationship between our brother or sister and the Lord Jesus Christ; it should enhance it. Behind...
Romans 14:12 – Personal Testimony
So then each of us will give account of himself to God. Truth to Learn All Christians will have to testify regarding what they have done for God while on this earth. Behind the Words Paul starts off the current verse with the Greek words ara oun, which basically...
Romans 14:11 – He Is LORD!
For it is written: "As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow to Me, and every tongue will confess to God." Truth to Learn We need to recognize God’s sovereignty now as we will eternally. Behind the Words “Confess” is translated from the Greek verb...