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One Answer to Distractions
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Distractions and interruptions caused by phone, e-mail, computers, or texting are detrimental to productivity and to the operating a business at a profit.
Aim for Productivity
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughWe must strive to bear spiritual fruit efficiently and productively. Material well-being is not as good a measure of fruitfulness as is the use of God's gifts.
Why Governments Can't
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)While working for the government may provide a feeling of security, it can also breed complacency and laziness, inspiring a wholesale lack of motivation.
The Role of Women
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsEven though feminist leaders have attacked the Bible for allegedly denigrating and demeaning women, God's Word emphasizes the honor and dignity of women.
John's Feeding of the 5,000
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughGod does things in an orderly and efficient manner. Before the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus brings order to the crowd, having the people sit on the grass in groups of fifty and a hundred so that the disciples can serve each section easily and everyone can witness what happens. He sets the stage so that the miracle works out efficiently. His efficiency is joined to economy in generosity: God does not waste, though He gives abundantly. After all have eaten their fill, Jesus tells the disciples to gather up the leftover fragments so that nothing is lost, and twelve baskets are filled, one for each disciple. This also shows that God pays His servants generously for their labor, in keeping with the principle that the laborer is worthy of his wages. Even the small start of five barley loaves and two fish is put to full use, since God can begin with a minuscule amount and produce a vast result. Nothing He provides goes to waste, and whatever He supplies, whether physical or spiritual, fills us to the full and runs over.
Nudging
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughAs developed by behavioral scientists, "Nudge Theory" proposes positive reinforcement to make group behavior more efficient, but it can be used for ungodliness.
Hidden Anger (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe'Passive-aggressive' behavior is hidden anger, including intentional inefficiency, obstruction, procrastination, and showing irritation by not conforming.
Paul's Letter to Titus (Part 2)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe last two chapters of Titus emphasize the importance of sound doctrine to neutralize the negative worldly aspects of culture and the attending heresies.