(The following was originally published at CareyGreen.com) In Matthew 5:8, Jesus tells us: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” What does it mean to be “pure in heart” and how does it relate to doing business as a Christian? I think that what Jesus is getting at here is a very core principle – not just for business people, but for life. You see, the Bible also tells us that our hearts are deceitful and desperately... Read more
To purchase the entire DVD set of the Summit Lecture Series, visit summit.org. So, we’re talking about Mormonism… how to spot a cult. But first, keep in mind what Paul wrote in his letter to the church in Colossae: See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. (Colossians 2:8) Throughout Scripture, we find several “warning passages” that tell... Read more
In the Roman Empire, a person who was given the power to speak on behalf of the Emperor was called Apostolos, or Apostle, meaning “sent one”. Likewise, an apostle of Jesus Christ was given the authority to speak the very words of God. To disobey the word of an apostle was to disobey God. And that’s still true today. When we read the New Testament, we are reading the words of the Apostles as given by God, just as we... Read more
(The following was originally published at CareyGreen.com) The business world, and life in general, can fill us with all kinds of insecurities and doubt. The LORD has better plans for His people. This is a “from the heart” video as I took off to visit some good friends, just God’s voice to me one morning as I prepared for a day of travel. What hit me most was that God has done so much for us, and has done so much... Read more