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Are you content or complacent? People often confuse these two words with being both of them having similar meanings. Being content is all about gratitude while being complacent is all about laziness. You can have gratitude while still being content in Christ, and you can be complacent but miserable deep inside. The Bible tells us in 1 Timothy 6:6 to be content, but it also tells us not to be lazy in Provers chapter 6. How does one balance both? By working…

One of the greatest truths easily overlooked in modern Christianity is that Christ conquered the devil and all his forces at Calvary. This fact is often expressed and assumed that one doubts how this flies so noticeably under many Christians’ radar. One might consider me presumptuous to say this; however, if victory was indeed gained on behalf of believers at the cross, why isn’t that victory seen in the lives of professed believers today? Why is it common among ‘the…

When we hear the word “superhero,” names such as Superman, Batman, and Spider-man normally come to mind. The problem with all those names is that all of them of fictional characters. Jesus is a real, historical Person and reigns supreme over any fictional character. The biggest reason why Jesus is worth bowing to other than His status as God is him dying on the cross and rose three days later. Jesus is King not so much of His supernatural powers…

We all know that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is a life-changing story, but do you know why it’s the greatest story ever told? Here are a few reasons why: 1. We were doomed from the beginning. The Bible makes it clear that we were born in sin and shaped in iniquity (Romans 3:23). Since Adam ate from the tree, humanity has been cursed by sin ever since. Isaiah 64:6 tells us that our righteousness is as filthy rags. No…

The word “hustle” has a lot of negative connotations. Hustle doesn’t have to mean doing something illegal, sketchy, or selfish to get by. Hustle is simply putting in relentless work towards a goal. As Christians, we should be a shining example of what hard work looks like, but too often, we get complacent and lazy. I’m not any better, but I’m doing my best to improve myself daily as someone who plans on being a full-time writer. Work is critical…

“So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, ‘Do business till I come.’” – Luke 19:13 [NKJV] We must continue to stay active as believers and as entrepreneurs until our time on Earth is over. We can’t just sit idle because we think Christ is coming back. We have to continue to be active until He comes back.  If God hates one thing, He hates laziness. Being lazy is not something we…

No matter how difficult life gets. I know God is in control. I went through a lot these past two years. I had many ups and downs, but God has been faithful to me through it all. As of right now, I’m still seeking to Lord of being a full-time writer, but I know He will give me the desires of my heart as long as my will matches with His. I struggled financially in the past few months. It…

Crying is a normal part of life; some people cry more than others. In the Bible, men cried. Crying wasn’t just for children and women back then. We all are going to have days where all we can do is cry. Jesus even cried when Lazarus died (John 11:35). God doesn’t expect us to be emotionless people; we have feelings just like God has feelings. Crying is sometimes necessary to get the help we need. David is a great example…

I haven’t written a new blog post in over a week (previous ones submitted to ScottRoberts.org recently were written at an earlier time). I have been a bit burned out on posting, but I have been still writing. I love crafting posts concerning my spiritual journey, but I know posting several blog pieces a day isn’t sustainable for me, so I looked into other ways to make money as a writer. One very lucrative niche is penning case studies. I’m…

Be kind to yourself. I know in Biblical, orthodox Christianity we tend to disparage high self-esteem – and justifiably so, for it leads to self-centeredness, vanity, self-reliance, and eventually, idolatry. But we should still be kind to ourselves. Jesus is not at all against being kind to ourselves, only against us being self-worshipers.  Know the difference between the necessity of self-care and the dangers of self-love. We shouldn’t be prideful and arrogant, yet we also shouldn’t just beat ourselves up…

I have been really grinding a lot on building my case study portfolio. To be a successful freelancer depends heavily on trust. Integrity is important in any profession, but it’s crucial to have credibility in freelancing because it is filled with scammers. It takes a lot of work to find your first client, but you will more than likely have that client for life; once you do, that depends on how well you do at first. In saying that, it…

“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” – Matthew 6:9 [KJV] It is pretty typical, but not necessarily untrue, that when our minds consider God being the Supreme Ruler and governing authority of the universe, we see Him as a King in medieval times sitting on a grand throne, in war armor, and a massive sword at His side. Again, this is not entirely untrue because the Scriptures often depict God…

This is a common phrase we say in America, but it’s a true statement. Hard work does pay off, and Scripture proves that in (Galatians 6:8) where it talks about reaping what you sow. In most cases, it’s used in a negative context, but can be used in a positive context as well. Reaping what you sow means you get what you put in. If you’re a slack worker, you get a slack reward. If you are a good worker,…

Being separated from my church in Florida really hurts. I had so much hope that I wasn’t going to have to leave Florida again, but things didn’t go as planned. This past June, I was forced to move back to North Carolina after getting evicted. I miss being in Jacksonville; I miss my church, and I miss my friends down there. As much as I want to be back in Florida, I know my friends are rooting for me. They…

“As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.’ So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with His head on a cushion. The disciples woke Him up, shouting, ‘Teacher, don’t you…

One of the biggest problems people have with Christians is that we make a big deal about things that aren’t a big deal. We are quick to condemn someone for having a tattoo, wearing a nose ring, or being of a different denomination. Jesus never really made a big deal of those things. Yes, of course, we should care about good doctrine, but we can’t let exclude somebody just because they think a little differently than us. Before my mother…

Homosexuals have become more prevalent in media in the past decade. Many Christians feel threatened by the LGBTQ community because of how aggressive gay culture has become in education, movies, TV, politics, and even some churches. Many of these liberal churches have not only tolerated gays as people but blatantly have celebrated homosexuality as an acceptable activity. The Bible is super clear on where it stands with homosexuality (look at 1 Timothy 1:10, Romans 1:26-17, 1 Corinthians 6:9, and Leviticus…

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day and having done all, to stand.” – Matthew 6:12-13 [KJV] There’s a saying in the black church, “there’s a devil on every level.” Satan will do anything to make us feel anxious…

If you live in The United States, then chances are you are seeing a boatload of hiring signs. The pandemic has completely changed the way we work, and for the first time ever, employees have more leverage than employers. Employees can remain unemployed to receive unemployment benefits and get paid more not working than they would if they were working. The idea of “man don’t work, a man don’t eat” is being challenged. How should we Christians respond to this…