A monitoring spirit is a term used by some Christians to refer to demonic spirits that are assigned by Satan to monitor and influence a specific person’s life. The concept derives from passages in Scripture that speak of spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms that oppose God and seek to accuser believers. Biblical mentions Several verses in the Bible hint at the idea of spirits that monitor and accuse humans: Revelation 12:10 – “For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.” This verse refers to…
Author: Tim Collings
Feeling guilt over sin is a common struggle for many Christians. On one hand, we know that Christ’s death on the cross paid the penalty for our sins – past, present and future. Once we place our faith in Him, we are forgiven and seen as righteous before God (Romans 3:21-24). However, we still battle our sinful nature day to day and may commit sins that grieve the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30). So what happens when we sin and don’t feel guilty about it? Does this mean we are not truly saved? The Bible does not teach that feeling guilty…
The Bible has a lot to say about cowardice and being a coward. Cowardice is essentially the opposite of courage, and is characterized by excessive fear in the face of danger, difficulty, or pain. The Bible makes it clear that cowardice is a sin and should be avoided by followers of Christ. Throughout Scripture, courage is upheld as a virtue, while cowardice is condemned. In Joshua 1:9, God commands Joshua to “be strong and courageous,” and to not be frightened or dismayed. Deuteronomy 20:8 says that fearful and fainthearted men should be sent home rather than be taken into battle.…
The dowry system has been practiced for centuries in many cultures around the world. In ancient times, a dowry was given by the bride’s family to the groom upon marriage. The dowry served several purposes, both practical and symbolic. Here is an in-depth look at the biblical origins and purpose of the dowry based on Genesis 31:15 and other relevant scriptures. Definition of Dowry A dowry refers to money, goods, or property given by the bride’s family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage. It was considered an essential part of the marriage process. The payment…
The story of God speaking to Moses out of the burning bush is found in Exodus 3 in the Bible. This strange and miraculous event marked a pivotal moment in Israel’s history, as God called Moses to lead His people out of slavery in Egypt. The background to this story is that the Israelites had been living in Egypt for over 400 years. Over time they had become slaves to the Egyptians and were oppressed under cruel bondage. The Bible says the Israelites groaned because of their hard labor and cried out to God to save them (Exodus 2:23). God…
The rapture refers to the event described in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 where believers in Christ will be “caught up” to meet Jesus in the air. At this time, the dead in Christ will rise first and those who are alive will be transformed and meet them in the clouds. This will occur suddenly, in the “twinkling of an eye” before the coming wrath of the tribulation period on earth. As for what will happen to people’s pets at the time of the rapture, the Bible does not specifically mention this. However, we can draw some reasonable conclusions based on what…
The word “heresy” comes from the Greek word hairesis, which means “choice” or “thing chosen.” In the Christian context, heresy refers to a doctrine or set of beliefs that contradict official church teachings and orthodox Christian beliefs. Heresy is viewed as a serious sin within Christianity because it divides the church and leads people away from God’s truth as revealed in the Bible and affirmed by the church. The Bible warns against false teachings and doctrines that go against God’s word. Passages like 1 Corinthians 11:19, Galatians 5:20, 2 Peter 2:1, and Titus 3:10 all reference teachings that depart from…
Absalom was one of King David’s sons mentioned in the Bible. He led a revolt against his father and erected for himself a monument in the King’s Valley near Jerusalem after he was killed during the Battle of Ephraim’s Wood. The Bible provides some details about this monument that Absalom built. 2 Samuel 18 recounts the story of Absalom’s revolt and death. After being defeated in battle by David’s forces, Absalom was riding on a mule when his head got caught in an oak tree as he passed under it. He was left hanging there until Joab, the commander of…
The issue of statues of Jesus is one that Christians have wrestled with throughout history. There are good arguments on both sides of this issue, with some Christians feeling comfortable with statues of Jesus while others oppose them. Ultimately, there is room for disagreement among believers on this matter. However, looking carefully at what the Bible teaches can help provide wisdom and perspective. The Second Commandment One of the most common biblical arguments against making statues of Jesus points to the second of the Ten Commandments. Exodus 20:4-5 says, “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any…
Regret is a painful emotion that many people struggle with at some point in their lives. As Christians, we know that God offers us forgiveness, restoration, and hope, even in the midst of regret over past mistakes. But what exactly does the Bible say about dealing with regrets? First, the Bible encourages us to acknowledge our regrets and failures honestly before God. Psalm 51 shows David crying out to God in repentance after his adultery and murder. He openly confessed his sin and asked God for forgiveness and cleansing. Being truthful about our regrets allows God’s grace and redemption to…