Religion

Moses stands before us in Scripture as a man worthy of deep reflection. The Word of God declares that by faith he refused to be identified as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing instead to suffer affliction with the people of God rather than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin. He esteemed the reproach of Christ as greater riches than all the treasures of Egypt. Here was a man who saw beyond the present world and laid hold of eternal realities.

The Messy, Glorious Church

After four years, the church at Corinth had begun to drift into serious error. Pride had taken root among them, and many had become arrogant—boasting in themselves and elevating human wisdom above the power of God. With their mouths, they honor God, yet their lives lacked the evidence of true spiritual transformation. They spoke much, but possessed little of the power that accompanies genuine faith.