In the world of mining, it’s often the deepest mines in the most challenging places that yield the richest treasure.  And sometimes it’s like that with the Word of God. 

It’s easy to be hypocritical, and we’re all guilty of it sometimes. A little while ago, Florida’s Sun Sentinel examined the records of 3,915 officers who had traveled on toll roads in 2011.

Have you ever walked through times of difficulty and opposition—even seasons of mistreatment--at the hands of unbelievers? Christians have faced injustice for centuries. How should Christians respond to pressure, to trial, to difficulty?

Imagine the following scene: A man enters a church wearing an expensive Swiss watch and an elegant wool suit. The ushers immediately notice the tailored suit and the fine watch.