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What’s Wrong With “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves”?

What’s Wrong With “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves”?

“God helps those who help themselves” is the most popular verse you’ll never find in the Bible. Seeing how it falls short of the teaching of Scripture helps us better understand the truth about God’s role and ours in dealing with the challenges of life.

How a Japanese Home Helped Me to Better Understand What Keeps People Out of Heaven

How a Japanese Home Helped Me to Better Understand What Keeps People Out of Heaven

A visit to a Japanese home taught me something surprising about heaven. Just as a host sets the rules for entering their house, God sets the terms for entering His kingdom. Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast reveals what keeps people out.

How does Bible reading make people self-righteous?

How does Bible reading make people self-righteous?

If you want to avoid becoming self-righteous, you need to read the Bible through two lenses.