Humanity has always organized itself under some form of governance. Without governing authority, there is anarchy, which has never ended well in human history. In fact, we know that God established the concept of government, and He expects us to be subject to the authorities in the governments we live under. Paul tells us LetContinue reading “The Mask of Politics”
Monthly Archives: February 2025
The Mask of Tolerance
Webster defines tolerance as the ability or willingness to accept or endure something, especially opinions, behaviors, or conditions that one may not agree with or find difficult. It can apply to various aspects of life, including social, cultural, religious, and personal interactions. Tolerance is closely connected to patience, which is defined as the ability toContinue reading “The Mask of Tolerance”
The Mask of Zeal
Zeal is a word we don’t hear as often today, as it’s often replaced by passion. Zeal refers to an intense enthusiasm, eagerness, or dedication toward a cause, belief, or goal. It conveys a sense of energetic devotion, whether in religious, political, intellectual, or personal pursuits. Passion, on the other hand, is best defined asContinue reading “The Mask of Zeal”
The Mask of Love
Love—a deep affection or intense feeling of care toward someone or something—is a beautiful and powerful force. We all love someone. We love our families, our friends, and even our pets. Love keeps us connected and gives us a sense of belonging. It motivates us to act, inspires us to grow, and corrects us whenContinue reading “The Mask of Love”
The Mask of Righteousness
One of the cleverest masks Satan uses against the righteous is the illusion of righteousness. While we are called to pursue righteousness and live righteous lives, we are incapable of achieving it on our own. We need Jesus and His sacrifice to grant us access to God’s righteousness. We cannot achieve righteousness on our own;Continue reading “The Mask of Righteousness”
The Mask of Resting
Resting is so important to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In fact, God set the example of resting after creation. He rested. And, later God created a day of rest in the Old Law. So, there is absolutely nothing wrong with resting. It is actually a biblical concept. But, resting can easily turn intoContinue reading “The Mask of Resting”
The Mask of Intellectualism
There is nothing wrong with loving to learn and pursuing knowledge. I love learning so much. In fact, I have a PhD in history, and I teach at a smaller liberal arts institution. Some people label me an “intellectual,” but that term can sometimes carry a negative or arrogant connotation. And, being an intellectual canContinue reading “The Mask of Intellectualism”
The Mask of Money
“Money makes the world go round” is a widely recognized saying, though its exact origins remain unknown. It gained popularity in the 1920s and 1930s. The phrase essentially means that money is a driving force in society—nations need it, people need it, and businesses need it. Everyone, it seems, wants more of it. The sayingContinue reading “The Mask of Money”
The Mask of Ambition
We all have a natural sense of ambition. We strive to excel in our careers, improve in our hobbies, and grow as individuals. In itself, ambition is a good thing—it fuels hard work, perseverance, and progress. But the Devil knows this about us. He knows we have a desire to excel and that we oftenContinue reading “The Mask of Ambition”
The Mask of Friends
We all like to have friends. Some are more social creatures and like to have many friends. Others are more reserved and have smaller groups of friends. We have work friends, family friends, church friends, and more. Even I – a very private, anti -social person – have a close group of ride-or-die friends. Humans,Continue reading “The Mask of Friends”
Adonai's Appeal 