Hidden in Plain Sight

I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, which are…

The Ethics of Silence

When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 10:19 NASB Restrains – Did you enjoy sitting in silence (see TW for December 21)? Did it make you feel alive? One of the central themes of the Hebraic worldview is the necessity of community and community requires…

The Biblical Kindle

You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you.  Deuteronomy 4:2  NASB Nor take away – Moses’ statement makes it crystal clear that no one is to remove anything from God’s commands. …