The Bible portrays sibling rivalry through stories such as Cain and Abel, Jacob and Esau, Joseph and his brothers, Isaac and Ishmael, and Leah and Rachel. These accounts reveal how jealousy, pride, and favoritism can breed conflict, deceit, and even violence within families. Rivalry is described in Scripture as a “work of the flesh” that causes chaos, dishonors God, and undermines unity among believers (Galatians 5:19–21; James 3:16).

Yet, amid these cautionary tales, the Bible also offers hope. Through examples like the reconciliations of Jacob and Esau and Joseph with his brothers, it emphasizes repentance, forgiveness, and divine restoration. Ultimately, Scripture calls believers to reject rivalry and embrace love, humility, and harmony as “brothers and sisters in Christ.”

Causes of Sibling Rivalry

• Competition for attention: Children may vie for parental love and approval, especially when one receives more care or praise.
• Developmental differences: Conflicts arise as siblings go through different stages with varying needs and goals.
• Personality clashes: Differences in temperament or closeness in age can intensify rivalry.
• Identity and comparison: Constant comparison fosters jealousy as siblings seek to define their worth and uniqueness.
• Parental favoritism and jealousy: As seen in stories like Cain and Abel or Jacob and Esau, favoritism and envy can lead to resentment, conflict, and sin.

Remedies for Sibling Rivalry

• Recognize God’s purpose: Like Jacob and Joseph, conflicts can become opportunities for growth and divine reconciliation.
• Pursue harmony: Scripture teaches that peace among brothers and sisters honors God and strengthens families.
• Embrace spiritual family: The New Testament calls believers to see one another as “brothers and sisters in Christ,” practicing unity and grace.
• Honor diversity: Celebrate each child’s unique gifts and teach that every person has value and purpose in God’s design.
• Cultivate humility and love: Following Philippians 2:3, treat others as more important than yourself, replacing rivalry with kindness and compassion.

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In this episode, we explore the dangers of operating with guile. It's important to understand what guile truly is—and to avoid it at all costs. In the Bible, guile refers to deceit, cunning, and dishonesty. It is often contrasted with the virtue of being without guile, which reflects innocence, honesty, and integrity. To be ruthlessly honest with ourselves and others is to live free of guile.

Definitions:

Guile: insidious cunning in attaining a goal; crafty or artful deception; duplicity.

Deceit: the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

Scriptures:

1. Gen. 27, Gen. 25:31-34, Gen. 3:1-3
2. Psalm 24:3-5
3. Prov. 26:24-26
4. I Peter 2:1-3, I Peter 2:21-24
5. John 1:45-49
6. Mark 7:21-23
7. Matt. 15:18

Jesus considered that absence of guile to be remarkable, presumably because itis so rare. We must cry out like the psalmist in Psalm 120:2, "Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue".

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In this episode we discuss the benefits of being prepared. Preparation reduces anxiety, builds confidence, and helps us accomplish our goals. It is easier to prepare and prevent, than it is to repair and repent. If we plan for the worst and hope for the best we are less likely to experience failures. We prepare because we believe!

Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.

How to prepare…

1. Understand your current situation.

2. Determine where you want to be.

3. Create a plan.

4. Execute.

5. Repeat steps 1-4.

Scriptures:

1. Ecclesiastes 9:11
2. Proverbs 24:27
3. Proverbs 30:25
4. Genesis 5:28-32, 6:7-22, 7:21-23
5. John 14:2-4
6. Proverbs 6:6-8

Quotes from famous people:

“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” – Bobby Unser

“I will prepare and some day my chance will come.” – Abraham Lincoln

“Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.” - Seneca

"By failing to prepare, you're preparing to fail." -Benjamin Franklin

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today." -Malcom X

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In this episode, we discuss the difference between judgement and correction. Judgement is not for improvement, it's a conclusion, whereas correction is for the purpose of improvement. Accepting correction can be hard and oftentimes we interpret correction as judgement.

Scriptures:

1. Luke 6:37
2. Romans 14:10-13
3. Rev. 20:11-13
4. Hebrews 12:11
5. II Tim. 3:16
6. Prov. 3:12
7. Prov. 15:31-32

It is important to realize that when we are not open to correction and instruction, this can hinder our Christian walk. If we do not acknowledge that we make mistakes and sometimes need to change our ways, this can have negative consequences. The Bible informs us that God is our only judge. If we can be given correction and be corrected, we will be able to confidently stand before God in the judgement without condemnation.

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In this episode, we discuss the relationship between ignorance and ignoring. A good way to be ignorant about something is to ignore it. By the end of this episode, we hope you learn that ignorance isn't so bliss after all.

Definitions:

Ignore: to refrain from noticing or recognizing: Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge, disregard intentionally.

Ignorant: lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned. Lacking knowledge or information as to a particular subject or fact. Uninformed; unaware. Due to or showing lack of knowledge or training.

Ignorance: the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information.

Scriptures:

1. Acts 17:22-31
2. James 1:5
3. 2 Cor. 4:3-4.6
4. Romans 1:18-21
5. 1 Tim. 4:14
6. Hebrews 2:1
7. Hosea 4:6

People of interest:

Adam and Eve (Gen. 3:17)

Samson (Judges 16)

King Saul ( I Samuel 15)

The foolish (Proverbs 1)

Any wise enemy is better than an ignorant friend- Traditional Arabic proverb

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In this episode we discuss the beauty of leaving and cleaving to God. We cannot be made the servants of God until we are freed from the power and dominion of sin; we cannot serve two masters so directly opposite one to another as God and sin are. Cleaving to God is a resignation of ourselves to the service of God and righteousness; to God as our master, to righteousness as our work.

Scriptures:

1. Matthew 4:19-22, 16:23-26
2. Luke 9:57-62
3. II Cor. 5:17
4. I Cor. 13:11
5. Eph. 4:22-24

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Because cleavage matters!!!  In this episode, we delightfully discuss what the Bible says we need in order to have a successful marriage.  Gen. 2:24-Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.  To cleave, we must leave; to become one flesh, we must to be selfless. 

Definitions:

Leave- to go out of or away from, as a place. 2. to depart from permanently; quit. to disregard; neglect. 

Cleave- to adhere closely; stick; cling ( usually followed by to). 2 to remain faithful (usually followed by to)

Extra scriptures:  (See KJV and AMP)

1. Colossians 3:18-19

2. I Peter 3:1,7

3. Eph. 5:24-25

4.  Prov. 31:10-11

5. Eph. 5:33

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This episode is proud to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ! We are excited to share our passion about what the Bible says it takes to be saved, what it means to be saved, what we're actually saved from, and much more.  

Notes to consider:

What does being saved get you…

• Forgiveness of Sins – Atonement provided by his sacrifice… penalty paid in full.
• 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; (Colossians 2:13-14)

Justification – No longer stand condemned and in danger of the judgement.

• 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; (Romans 3:24-25)

Eternal Life – No longer live in fear of death.  Death no longer has dominion over us..

• 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. (1 John 5:11-13)
• But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:22-23)

Scriptures:

John 3:15-17, Acts 4:12, Titus 2:11-14, Rev. 21:1-8, Romans 8:16-18

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