The word holy means set apart. Set apart from what? With regard to our bodies, we are to be set apart from sexual immorality, from worship of idols, and from desires of the flesh (like gluttony, greed, and covetousness). Today’s verse shows us that this is spiritual worship, not worship...

Sanctification is a process that requires us to deny our flesh. Obedience to the LORD often comes at the cost of ignoring our own plans and desires. Taking up our cross daily requires sacrifices that we sometimes don't want to make. Living for Christ doesn’t come naturally — it’s a...

In verses 6-7 of Numbers 17, Moses speaks God’s command that each chief bring his staff to him so he could place them before the Lord, in order that He might show beyond a doubt who would be His chosen priestly leader. The next day, as we read in verse...

The return of the Ark of the Covenant to Israel after being held captive by the Philistines was a significant event for God’s people. The Ark symbolized the presence of God, and when the people of Beth Shemesh saw it, they rejoiced and immediately made sacrifices to the Lord. They...

People tend to forget what they may have taken while remembering what treasures were taken from them. If our treasure is really in heaven, why would we be slow to right past wrongs, bring things into the light, and ask forgiveness? Have you taken someone's wife or husband, son or...