The statement Jesus made in John 13:17 is an interesting one. In this context He is talking about the lesson in humility that He had just taught the apostles by washing their feet. The principle is applicable in many other areas as well. Look at the statement in detail. Jesus says that if you know these things (His teachings on any subject)...

Some statistics show that it takes the average person six to eight attempts to quit smoking before they are successful. Unfortunately, many people give up before that time. Acquiring the characteristics of a Christian will also, usually, require many attempts before success. This is where perseverance pays off. It is very easy to become...

In 2 Peter 1:3 the apostle Peter tells us that God has “given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness”, meaning that in God’s word we can find principles to guide us in every area of life. This includes our personal relationships. While it is quite true that we are to be concerned with our fellow man and especially our brothers and...

The scriptures are clear in characterizing God as our heavenly Father. When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He instructed them to address God as their Father in heaven (Matthew 6:9). Paul wrote that we had “received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, ‘Abba, Father.’” (Romans 8:15). In 1 Peter 1:17 Peter said, “And if you call on the...