Paul reported to the Philippians that his being in prison in Rome had actually produced the positive benefit of encouraging more preaching of the gospel. There were, no doubt, some who preached from bad motives, but Paul rejoiced anyway. In fact, he had a reason to rejoice, not only in prison but also in all circumstances, whether positive or negative, in life and even in death.
God fulfills his plan against human opposition and even through human suffering.
In a surprising parable, Jesus taught his disciples to be shrewd in our money management to produce eternal benefits.
People asked Jesus about when and where the kingdom of God would come, but Jesus focused on the fact that it’s already present and...
