Category Archives: ethics

Lessons From Fools and Those Who Fool Them

Faith means believing God. If He said it, that settles it. Wisdom begins with the fear of God. The fear of God begins with believing God. And bad things happen when we don’t. One of the things we, both inside … Continue reading

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What is inflation? Another Case of Government Dishonesty

The economist Milton Friedman has said that his deepest regret was suggesting withholding to the Federal government. Time was that each of us used to have to write a check to pay our income taxes. That stings. When, however, someone … Continue reading

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Why is the government so consistently dishonest?

Because such is conducive to maintaining and growing power. If justice is the goal, honesty is a necessity. If power is the goal, honesty is a hindrance. I remember it like it was yesterday, my father telling me the story … Continue reading

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Stewards of His Wealth, Not His Other Stewards

God has made of each of us a steward. He is both the maker and owner of all things. As owner it is His prerogative to place what is His under the care of whomever He wishes. His stewards, in … Continue reading

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Washing Unclean Hands: Fallacious Folly To the Man

Civil law recognizes a legal theory that argues that a plaintiff cannot receive relief if he is guilty of acting unlawfully, dishonestly or in bad faith. That is, regarding the subject of the lawsuit. If, for instance, I’m suing for … Continue reading

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Sacred Marriage; Boomer Money; Shaking Dust & More

Lisa is back. Yay! She brings the biblical wisdom on how to be an Abigail in a world full of Nabals. Plus, how boomers and Gen X are both right about today’s economic realities. Jesus tells us to wipe the … Continue reading

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What’s It All About Alfie? Tell Us the Telos

Christian apologists have made a great deal of hay out of the “is to ought” problem the atheist has. Any naturalist view of reality, that suggests that all that exists is matter and energy erases any foundation for ethics. “Ought” … Continue reading

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Constitutional Niceties; Irresistible Grace and More

My advice? Give a listen to this week’s podcast. I think you’ll enjoy it and benefit from it. Check it out and let me know. This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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What It Means to Be a Christian III; Selling Outrage & More

I conclude my conversation with the inimitable David Knight on his wonderful book, What It Means to Be a Christian. Plus, outrage as a dangerous drug, and social media as its pusher. Finally, finding all we could want or ask … Continue reading

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What It Means to Be a Christian II; Vrabel & Russini; & More

Where is our hope? Our outrage? Where is His good Hand? All this is found where? In today’s podcast. Find it, and then share it. This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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