Lot’s Choice in Genesis 13 Genesis 13:5–13 records a familiar moment in Scripture: Lot is given the opportunity to choose where he will live. Faced with a decision about land, security, and prosperity, Lot looks out and selects what appears to be the best option. On the surface, it looks wise. In reality, it becomes one of the most consequential mistakes of his life. Choosing Foolishly vs. Foolishly Choosing There are two important ideas worth separating here. One is choosing foolishly...

James gives a simple warning that cuts against how most of us naturally think. He describes people who confidently say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a city, spend a year there, engage in business, and make a profit.” James isn’t condemning planning or hard work. He’s addressing the attitude behind our plans—the confidence that says, “I’ve got this. I’m in control. My future is secure because I’m smart enough to build it.”  James reminds us of the truth we forget too...

Hating sin is not a popular idea. It sounds harsh, extreme, and uncomfortable. But Scripture makes it clear that a casual attitude toward sin is dangerous—not just to our lives here, but to our relationship with God. The question isn’t whether sin exists in our lives. The real question is how we view it . Why We Sin—and Why It’s So Dangerous Paul lists the works of the flesh in Galatians 5, and among them is selfish ambition. At the heart of sin is desire—what we want, what feels good, what...