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Good Person

Posted by William LeRoy in Student

The report of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose, for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord (Acts 11:22-24). Either make the tree good and its fruit good,…

Justice and Mercy

Posted by William LeRoy in Student

When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers (Prov 21:15). Whoever says to the wicked, “You are in the right,” will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations, but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight, and a good blessing will come upon them (Prov 24:24-25). Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them. Evil men do not understand justice, but those who…

Stewardship vs Ownership

Posted by William LeRoy in Student

For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined (Tit 1:7-8). And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so…