When David became king, God gave him a series of sweeping military victories. After one such victory we are told that David hamstrung all but a hundred of the horses he had captured (1 Chronicles 18:4). This practice seems unwise. Horses and chariots were a major military advantage. Iron was the revolutionary military technology of the age. Why … [Read more...]
The Poison of Pride
It should not surprise us that the first internal problem in the church was related to money (Acts 5:1-11). Our orientation toward money reveals a great deal about our priorities and our relationship with God. When you touch on the issue of money, you generally touch a nerve. The early church was committed to caring for one another. Any needs … [Read more...]