To secure peace for himself, his family and his army, David has had to go and live among his enemies, the Philistines. It’s a bold plan which requires David to conduct himself shrewdly. But he pulls it off, managing both
Thoughts which lie, shame and resent
Jesus lists examples of the wickedness we can generate inside. What’s included? Deceit is there, where we use our cunning to manipulate others to our benefit, without a concern for truth. Lewdness is there, where our thoughts become indecent even
Liar, liar
Deceit is used throughout society to manipulate, persuade and control others. But just because it is commonplace, that does not make it right. God would have us question our honesty levels. In Acts Israel is seen to have two sides: