Erwin W. Lutzer
Erwin W. Lutzer
evil christian-inspirational people
If there is one single reason why good people turn evil, it is because they fail to recognize God’s ownership over their kingdom, their vocation, their resources, their abilities, and above all their lives.
christian integrity gay
To those who say that they are Christian and gay, what we must keep in mind is that absent in that kind of lifestyle is a call to holiness, a call to celibacy and integrity. Obviously, it is a capitulation toward one's desires and the sexual sins that the Bible so strongly condemns.
sorrow lords-supper alive
If Melanchthon were alive today, he might not weep because of controversies that surround the Lord's Supper, but he might well sorrow because of our indifference to its meaning and importance.
temptation our-love god-love
Our response to temptation is an accurate barometer of our love for God.
character choices temptation
God does not make our choices easier because temptation is his character development curriculum.
real unique thank-god
I thank God for the way he made you, distinct, special and unique. You were not made from a common mold.
priorities matter ruins
No matter how many pleasures Satan offers you, his ultimate intention is to ruin you. Your destruction is his highest priority.
caring demand levels
Christianity demands a level of caring that transcends human inclinations.
god debt pay
In salvation, God both declares us guilty and pays our debt. Only he can satisfy his own requirements. A savior less than God would be disqualified; God must do it himself.
spiritual maturity comfortable
Spiritual maturity is marked by being comfortable with the unpredictability of God.
christian communication long
The activities we do for God are secondary. God is looking for people who long for communication with Him.
prayer taken simple
Prayer, desperate prayer, seems so simple, but it’s a step rarely taken by those in family conflict.
heart exercise emotional
We must worship in truth. Worship is not just an emotional exercise but a response of the heart built on truth about God. "The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth" (Psm. 145:18). Worship that is not based on God's Word is but an emotional encounter with oneself.
heart agreement spirit
Worship is not an external activity precipitated by the right environment. To worship in spirit is to draw near to God with an undivided heart. We must come in full agreement without hiding anything or disregarding His will.