Playlist: Secrets, Keeping (topic)
Why Does God Keep Secrets?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasIt is the glory of God to conceal a matter, as we read in Proverbs 25:2, highlighting His tendency to keep secrets, which has often caused frustration and bewilderment among countless individuals throughout history. God Almighty, by not revealing everything immediately and directly, employs state-of-the-art pedagogical …
No More Secrets
Commentary by Ryan McClureIn this digital age, the concept of secrets and keeping them has become increasingly complex. With the rise of cyber warfare and hacking, personal information such as Social Security Numbers, dates of birth, and credit card details are at risk of being stolen and exploited for fraud or sold to the highest bidder. Companies …
Nothing is Truly Secret
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsThe pervasive nature of secrecy in society is a troubling reality. Secrets, unanswered questions, and confusion surround many significant events, from historical assassinations to modern tragedies. The government often operates behind a veil of secrecy, with millions of classified documents and undisclosed operations, fostering …
Secret Faults and Presumptuous Thoughts
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsA secret may consist of an abundance of gray areas in life along with secret faults. A common human tendency is to presume that God will tolerate a secret fault because it seems like a little thing that one might get away with. Henri Frederic Emile wrote that people are always making God their accomplice so that they may …
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Seven): Ecclesiastes 10:12-19
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs teachers, we are all burdened with an unholy tongue, but we need to rule it to produce only holy speech. Ecclesiastes 10 focuses on a leader using gracious speech.
Do Not Sound a Trumpet
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughTo call attention to one's prayers, fasting, and offerings is a display of hypocrisy. We are warned about showing off our piety and righteousness.