For us to feel ashamed, we must understand we have something to be ashamed of. To blush, we must realize that we have a reason to blush. For there to be a reason to blush, there must be a standard that we are breaking. That standard is the inerrant, infallible, authoritative, and sufficient Word of God. Luke 6:46, “And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things …
1 Corinthians 10: 31, So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Even on her wedding day, a godly woman should keep God’s glory in mind. Sadly, this is often forgotten. The excitement of the day, and the attention on the bride can easily become more important than modesty, reverence, and the holiness of the vows being made. A Christian wedding …
Modesty is a hated word within the church. Few pastors are willing to address the importance of having a modest heart, modest attitudes and actions, or a modest heart; few address the biblical reasons for modesty.
This pastor, Dr. Carlton C. McLeod, is a friend and one of my heroes of the faith. Here he presents an excellent sermon on the history, context, and exegesis of 1 Corinthians 11: 1-16.
Sisters, the world is not won by our compromise with it. It is not drawn to Christ because we have learned to look, speak, think, and live more like everyone around us. The world does not respect or admire us when we compromise the Word of God. When we cross the boundaries established by Scripture, embrace what God calls sin, and begin to look and act like those around us, …
