“An Evil Spirit from the LORD”? — Sovereignty, Suffering, and Semitic Idiom. Few phrases in the Old Testament unsettle modern readers like this one: “an evil spirit from the LORD.” Some take it as proof that God directly produces moral evil. Others attempt to soften it until it says almost nothing. Neither approach honors Scripture. The text is meant to sober us, not confuse us, and it is meant to deepen our view of God’s holiness, not diminish it.

Shepherds and Self-Control: Why Gluttony Disqualifies Pastors. Churches rightly expect pastors to be above reproach in doctrine and character. Yet one sin—gluttony—often hides in plain sight. Scripture calls for leaders who are “self-controlled & disciplined” (Titus 1:8 NASB) and “temperate” (1 Timothy 3:2 NASB), yet overindulgence in food is frequently ignored. Gluttony is not about body shape; it is about surrendering to appetite instead of the Spirit. For pastors, this is

Gluttony: The Overlooked Sin. In a culture obsessed with food, indulgence, and endless “all you can eat,” gluttony has become the sin no one wants to talk about. Yet the Bible speaks with striking clarity. Gluttony is not merely eating a large meal on a holiday; it is a pattern of overindulgence that treats appetite as a master. Scripture names it alongside drunkenness, greed, and idolatry—yet in many Christian circles it is scarcely mentioned.

Is Sex Before Marriage a Sin? Few questions press so urgently against Christian ethics today as this one. Modern culture normalizes sexual relationships outside marriage, often celebrating them as expressions of love, freedom, or personal authenticity. Yet Christians must ask: what does the Bible actually say? Is sex before marriage simply unwise, or is it sinful?

Resisting Sexual Temptation: Lessons from Joseph and the New Testament. Sexual temptation is not new. From ancient Egypt to the digital age, God’s people have faced the pull of desire, secrecy, and compromise. Joseph’s encounter with Potiphar’s wife (Genesis 39) stands as one of the most powerful examples of resisting temptation.

Temptation: Trials, Testing, and Triumph in Christ. Temptation is often misunderstood in modern Christianity. Some view it as merely an occasional nuisance. Others resign themselves to it, saying, “I’m only human.” But the Bible treats temptation as a deeply spiritual battleground—one that every believer must engage with intentionally, not passively.