Tag Archives: moral discernment

Perfect Tense

Posted on March 3, 2016 by ehurst

The ultimate power on this earth is the power to remain focused on the moral demands of the Spirit Realm. It’s not even a question of the ability to act on such a focus, but merely to keep that focus … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 30

Posted on March 1, 2016 by ehurst

This chapter has provoked a lot of debate because of serious variations between different manuscripts, though mostly in the introductory portion. While our translation here (Green’s Modern King James) adheres to common traditions, it’s not hard to find other translations … Continue reading →

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Not the Same Anymore

Posted on February 29, 2016 by ehurst

I was a big fan. Bryan Duncan nailed it once during a phone interview. He told the radio DJ that he hoped he wasn’t the same man he was two weeks ago because he felt he had a long way … Continue reading →

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Post-Zionist PTSD

Posted on February 26, 2016 by ehurst

The ineffable moral Law of God calls to all humans. It is not a question of performance, but of commitment. This thing is the nature of love itself; you can’t be drawn to the moral character of God without being … Continue reading →

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Charity Without Conviction

Posted on February 23, 2016 by ehurst

Conviction is another word for heart-led living. Conviction is always consistent with God’s character and with His revelation. Our grasp of what it requires of us will surely vary over time, but conviction itself is eternal. Conscience is our mental … Continue reading →

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Holding the Door Open

Posted on February 16, 2016 by ehurst

Eden is a long way from Utopia. The latter will ever remain a myth, a materialistic fantasy. It’s a demand that God mend His ways to match human reason. Eden represents what God designed for us, what He designed us … Continue reading →

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Rant Mode: Injustice

Posted on February 13, 2016 by ehurst

Just because I don’t talk much about my battles and wounds, it doesn’t mean I have no scars. It’s the height of arrogance to assume that someone who hasn’t lived with your limitations is unable to sense your sorrows. Jesus … Continue reading →

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Accurately Handling the Truth

Posted on February 5, 2016 by ehurst

Let’s review. I’ve published several books aimed at helping people see the difference between Western moral assumptions and reasoning versus what God revealed through Scripture. Recently I’ve been writing about how Western self-deception has run its course and the moral … Continue reading →

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Moral Economics

Posted on February 4, 2016 by ehurst

I rather like the boating metaphor in explaining economics. Your economic existence is rather like traveling on water. What do you have to have with you to do what you do? More stuff means a bigger boat. Your investments and … Continue reading →

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Blocking Advertisements

Posted on January 27, 2016 by ehurst

Says your Internet Pastor: God has no problem with blocking Internet advertising. Yes, it really is a moral question. No, it has nothing to do with free speech. Internet users are individuals. Each of us will tolerate what we tolerate, … Continue reading →

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