In “Against Autonomy,” T.M. Suffield writes about the present cultural emphasis on autonomy, that is, being one’s authentic self without regard to how it may affect others and society. We see autonomy most vividly as the underlying philosophy behind the transgender movement, where mostly young people, contrary to all facts …
CGG Weekly published this essay, “The Unique Greatness of Our God (Part Five),” on February 4, 2011. “What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?” —Psalm 8:4 We realize that all our attempts to describe an infinite God are woefully …
I wrote this essay, “Wisdom for the Young (Part Four),”for the November 12, 2010, CGG Weekly. “Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment, but a man of understanding walks uprightly.” —Proverbs 15:21 Proverbs 15:21 makes an interesting comment on the subject of foolishness: “Folly is joy to him who is destitute of …
This essay, “Wisdom for the Young (Part Two),” appeared in the October 29, 2010, issue of CGG Weekly. “Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child . . ..” —Proverbs 22:15 Part of the problem that confronts young people today is that they—and frankly, all of society—have a …
This essay, “Grow Up!” originally appeared in the CGG Weekly on October 24, 2003. “So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” —Psalm 90:12 It has become increasingly apparent to many who watch our culture that the age of maturity for the present …
This essay, originally titled “Deep Thinkers,” was published in CGG Weekly on January 18, 2002. “For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.” —I Corinthians 1:26 A recent article in a respected American magazine tries to …
This piece, “Truth Revealed to Babes,” was originally published as a CGG Weekly essay on August 16, 2013. “At that time Jesus answered and said, ‘I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to …
This RBV Commentary first saw the light of day on October 5, 2013. “If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants become wicked.” —Proverbs 29:12 This proverb is the first of a set of three that runs through verse 14. The general theme concerns the integrity of government, …
