We are born with a sinful nature, a predisposition to be self-centered and rebellious. But at what age do we know good and bad, right and wrong?
Dear Wake Up Family, We are on the eve of an election for the next president of the United States and despite which candidate wins, nearly all people in the U.S. agree on one issue – political polarization exceeds any experienced in the past half-century. The level of social unrest, vitriol, and name calling has…
There is no question we live in a sin-filled world and it may cause people to become bitter toward God. This booklet provides real life answers to questions people may have regarding God’s actions on Earth. By allowing Holy Spirit access to our lives, we can overcome our anger with Him. This booklet is based…
“Before Him all the nations are as nothing; they are regarded by Him as worthless and less than nothing. To whom, then, will you compare God? What image will you compare Him to?” – Isaiah 40:17–18 Civilizations come and go, and governments rise and fall. Because our Creator loves people, He also blesses each nation…
First article in series… Shunning Immoral Behavior Previously, we examined several references in the Bible showing situations where shunning may be appropriate. For example, God required that people be ostracized for sexually immoral behavior. (Leviticus 18:29; Revelation 2:14, 20; 1 Corinthians 5:11) God’s commands are for our benefit even if we do not understand His…
Church Rejection Shunning is a religious practice in which a religious body chooses to socially and emotionally avoid a person or group of people. Shunning can take the form of censure (a person is not permitted to speak openly or hold church office) or it can be as serious as expulsion from membership. If a…
(Due to the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage (June 26, 2015), Part II of the study on confronting textual conflicts has been postponed until next month.) The Supreme Court of the United States now has clearly stated that same-sex marriage is now permissible in all 50 states and marriage between a man and a woman…
