Can you explain Genesis 20:12? (Abraham lying about Sarah)
As recorded in Genesis 12:1-4, God commanded Abraham (who at that time was known by the name Abram) to move his household to a different land (Genesis 12:5). In return, God promised to give Abraham and his descendants a great blessing. During their travels, Abraham’s household traveled through a land then known as Gerar (Genesis [...]
Is it a sin to work at a bank or mortgage broker where the job is to lend money to others?
God gave Moses specific rules the Jewish nation was to follow regarding the practice of lending. God said, “If you lend money to one of my people among you who is needy, do not be like a moneylender; charge him no interest.” (Exodus 22:25) However, God did allow the Israelites to charge foreigners interest. (See [...]
Can Satan hear a silent prayer or question to God?
No. While Satan is powerful, described as the “god of this world” (2 Corinthians 4:4) and “a roaring lion seeking someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:6-11), we are not given any scriptural indication he has been granted such power. We know God and Jesus can read our hearts/minds (1 Kings 8:39, Psalm 139:4, John 2:25, Matthew [...]
How important is it to show concern for the fatherless in the congregation?
In Old Testament times, the man, or father, was considered the head of the household. He had the responsibility for ensuring all within his care were provided for, including his wife and all of his children. The head of the household was meant to provide not only financial security and a provision of physical needs [...]
Who was Ammon?
Ammon and Moab were sons of Lot, described in the closing verses of Genesis 19. "Thus were both the daughters of Lot with child by their father. And the firstborn bare a son and called his name Moab: the same is the father of the Moabites unto this day. And the younger, she also bare [...]
How should employers treat their employees?
Christians should treat all according to the “Golden Rule,” that is, they should treat others as they would wish to be treated themselves. In the case of an employer, this would imply respect for the skills of the employee and fair payment for work done. This principle is expressed in Romans 13:8, “Owe no man [...]