Life's Inanities and Ironies

 ​For the faithful believer, life is not governed by cultural custom, fleeting sentiment, or the perceived harmlessness of a holiday, but solely by the revealed and eternal Word of God.1 The core mandate for every action we take is found in 1 Corinthians 10:31 : "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God".23 This command serves as the only litmus test: If an activity, in its nature, origins, or prevailing themes, fails to bring glory to the Holy God, it must be rejected. The definitive instruction governing our response to questionable practice is the concise command from 1 Thessalonians 5:22 : "Abstain from every form of evil". The Greek word translated as "form" (eidos) means we must withdraw not only from the substance of evil but also from its outward appearance or visual likeness. Therefore, the commitment required of the Christian is to permanently terminate contact with anything that even remotely resembles the act...

Welcome back to my blog, where we dive deep into the timeless truths of Scripture to equip believers for holy living in these end times. As a Christian, I hold firmly to the inerrant Word of God. Today, I want to share a message inspired by Romans 12:2 . This verse has been burning in my heart, especially as we see society drifting further from biblical principles. Let's unpack it together and see how it calls us to radical transformation. The Command Against Conformity Romans 12:2 declares: " And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." ( KJV ) In our modern age, conformity is everywhere. The world pressures us to adopt its values—think about the relentless push for acceptance of sinful lifestyles, the promotion of evolution over creationism , or the dilution of truth through "inclusive" doctrines that water down the Gospel . As Christians...