Question: What does the last sentence mean in this passage? –"The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.' But wisdom is proved right by her deeds."" ??Matthew? ?11:19? ?NIV?? but wisdom is proved right by her deeds?? Answered by: Adam Davis, who has been a volunteer with us since February, 2015. Answer: Hi and thank you for your question. First, it's important to know that Jesus Christ was truly man (and yet also truly God). He lived in a common manner for . . .

Question: Why was God sorry for creating man in genesis 6:6. It stated that it repented God that He had created man. It makes it seem like God changed His mind but God doesn't change and He doesn't make mistakes. Answered by: Heath Tibbetts, who has been a volunteer with us since August, 2007. Answer:This is a great question, and one that I wrestled with as I began reading the Bible more regularly. We see this stated both here in Genesis 6 and also after the failure of King Saul to Israel. In both situations, God knew what the outcome would . . .

Question: Should Christians make as much money as they possibly can in order to give more to God, or make less money, and give more time in ministry to family, church, neighbors, and their community? Answered by: Gregg Bursey, who has been a volunteer with us since January, 2014. Answer: Thank you for this question. The Bible contains stories of many people ranging from very rich to very poor, and both categories of people also have people in them in which God is pleased with. So you yourself can be a billionaire or live purely on assistance . . .

Question: What does the bible have to say about planning for the future. Is this a lack of faith? Answered by: Trudy VanderVeen, who has been a volunteer with us since December, 2007. Answer: First of all, the Bible says that we are not to WORRY about the future. "Don't worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food, drink and clothes . . . Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern (Matthew 6:25 & 31, New . . .

Question: Why do you criticize other religions? Aren't you as Christians supposed to encourage faith, not break it down; also to do good to all men ? I would suggest you to ponder on that matter. Answered by: Chris Plumberg, who has been a volunteer with us since October 2009. Answer: Thanks for your question. I actually find your question rather confusing. First, I`m not sure what you mean when you say `criticize other religions.` For example, if by this you mean `calling the adherents of other religions names` or `pretending believers in . . .

Question: I am trying to learn how to be ok with GODS decisions for my life and not be angry with them....good, bad, and ugly.... how can I better understand why things happen? Answered by: Jedaiah Kramer, who has been a volunteer with us since July, 2014. Answer: The Short: Here are a few key facts that should help you to be ok with God's decisions. God created you for a purpose (Ephesians 2:10). God loves you (Romans 8:38-39). God allows you to choose whether to follow his plan or your own (Joshua 24:15). His plan may not always produce . . .

Question: I watched a speaker on apologetics explain how slavery in the Old Testament was not the same kind of slavery we've had in America. He stated it was a much better life for them back then. I began to read Exodus. Once I got to 21:20-21 I can't see how he came to the conclusion that was better. It speaks of beating your slave and if they don't die within two days it's ok. As I continued reading. I came to where It gave rules 'laws' on when you sell your daughter. I'm just extremely confused on the morality of all this. Today we see it as . . .

Question: How should Christians feel when they know that billions of people from other religions will burn in hell for eternity because of their beliefs? Answered by: James Toland, who has been a volunteer with us since May 2010. Answer: We should feel an earnest passion for the lost just as Jesus did, Luke 19:10, Mark 10:45. And it mattered so much to Him, He gave His life on the cross so that the lost could be saved, 1 John 2:2. We are called to be like Christ as John 2:6 states, "Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did," and . . .