Posts with the tag: offenses

What Does “GO THE EXTRA MILE” Mean?

Christ instructed believers: “If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.” Matthew 5:41 What did the Lord mean by this? At that time, the Holy Land was under Roman control and Roman soldiers, who walked everywhere, were permitted by law to enlist non-citizens to carry their packs or equipment, but […]

Handling Personal Offenses vs. Handling Criminal Acts

There’s a huge difference between dealing with personal offenses as opposed to dealing with severe criminal acts. The former is a matter of peace between people in the Church, as well as society (relatives, co-workers, neighbors, etc.), whereas the latter is a matter of acquiring justice and protecting the populace from wicked thugs.

Cast Your Cares! (Venting)

The Bible instructs us to cast our cares — our burdens and anxieties — on to the LORD and he will sustain us. Why? Because we can’t handle them. If we don’t throw them off they’ll weigh us down and can even ruin us. Venting is necessary and the LORD is the best person to vent to!