Scandal
Why Jesus Paid the Temple Tax
08/11/10 04:46
Throughout the livelong day, each one of us is constantly being observed by others. They cannot read our minds or guess at our intentions. All they have to go by is our actions. What kind of example do you set? Read More...
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Jesus on Scandal
11/10/08 09:07
“He said to his disciples: It is impossible that scandals should not come: but woe to him through whom they come.”
In describing Jesus’ warning to His disciples about the temptations of sin, Luke used the Greek word “scandalon,” which meant a trap or snare. In our wired world, there are many scandalous Web sites waiting to ensnare anyone who accidentally stumbles upon them. For instance, when I used my computer to research a particular Catholic nursing home for my mother, I made a mistake on a single keystroke and inadvertently opened a pornographic Internet site.
It turns out there are many predatory sites, called “squatters,” who count on getting traffic by registering a URL address that differs from a popular, legitimate site by only one letter. One wrong click and you open their site. Read More...
In describing Jesus’ warning to His disciples about the temptations of sin, Luke used the Greek word “scandalon,” which meant a trap or snare. In our wired world, there are many scandalous Web sites waiting to ensnare anyone who accidentally stumbles upon them. For instance, when I used my computer to research a particular Catholic nursing home for my mother, I made a mistake on a single keystroke and inadvertently opened a pornographic Internet site.
It turns out there are many predatory sites, called “squatters,” who count on getting traffic by registering a URL address that differs from a popular, legitimate site by only one letter. One wrong click and you open their site. Read More...