Spiritual arrogance had caused some Corinthians to have a warped understanding of freedom. They actually believed that their freedom had lifted them above the norms of Christian morality. Paul responded to this belief and his words of correction are applicable to us today. Scriptures referenced include Galatians 5:13; 1 Corinthians 6:12; 1 Corinthians 10:23-24, 32-33; 1 Corinthians 5:2-6; 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, 12-20; and Proverbs 16:18.
Jesus came to earth not primarily as a male but as a person. He treated women not primarily as females but as human beings....
The first commandment is often misunderstood as an oppressive demand for absolute control, but it is actually a divine invitation to healing and freedom....
This episode examines the life of David (based on 1 and 2 Samuel) and how he came to trust God. Additional scriptures referenced include...