Laodiceanism, the prevalent attitude in God's church today, can be overcome if we submit to Christ's judgment rather than our flawed self-evaluation.

It is an exercise in futility to play king-of-the-hill in a world so universally sinful.

Jesus Christ wants His people to look for and recognize the signs of the times, including rampant deception in the world and, sadly, even in the church.

In Laodicea, the people judge, but they are judging according to themselves. They are not seeking the will of Christ, and thus their judgment is distorted.

Amos describes the Israelites as proud and secure in their special relationship with God, while God castigates them for presuming He approved of them.

The book of Hebrews provides reasons to recapture flagging zeal, focusing on the reason for our hope and faith, establishing Christ's credentials.

The Laodicean congregation had a penchant toward materialism, which sidetracked them from their primary goal of following Christ.

Among the spiritual realities that a faithful Christian must understand is God's sense of justice. The deaths of Nadab and Abihu are a case in point.

The ancient Israelites smugly believed that God was on their side, and that because He had not yet responded to their sins, they would be victorious.

Summertime reminds us of 'those lazy, hazy, crazy days' of our youth. Biblically, summertime sounds a warning to us to prepare for the fall harvest.

Jesus' statement that 'Wherever the carcass is, there the eagles will be gathered together' is a warning that He will judge those who resist Him.

Balaam, motivated by self-interest, believing that the ends justify the means, willing to do anything to get his way, is spiritually inferior to a donkey.

Christ's second coming is described as being like 'a thief in the night.' Here is what it means for Christians living in the end times.

The Good Samaritan parable teaches that unless one practices doing good rather than just knowing good, his faith will be severely compromised.

Members of God's church usually come home from the Feast of Tabernacles with renewed strength. Yet, some fall away each year. Here's how to stay the course.

If we want to be like our Savior, then we will live the way He lived, keeping God's commandments — which exemplify the highest form of love.

The frightful Trumpet Plagues are coming on the world because of the breaking of covenants on the part of people who should have known better.

At the end of a seven year cycle, the seventh year on the Hebrew calendar, was the year of release when the Law was publicly and solemnly read.

The church of God today resembles a patient languishing from a deadly disease, resulting from a diet of spiritual junk food and neglecting the bread of life.

Members, coworkers, and subscribers can all be tallied, yet who but God can track the increase of faith or the building of a church member's character?

The largest portion of the great commission demands that the lion's share of time, money, or energy ought to be invested in feeding the flock.

In the Parable of the Great Supper, Jesus exposes and corrects the ignorance of those who, in their pride, misjudge their true moral condition.

The easiest part of God's work is preaching the gospel to the world. Much more demanding is the feeding of the flock, producing life-changing faith.