by ncook@thevgcgroup.com | Jun 29, 2018 | Prophetic Thought
In the Bible, people are warned of the dangers of deceptive mechanizing. 2 Peter 2:3 states: “Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of the truth will be defamed. In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with tales they have...
by ncook@thevgcgroup.com | Jun 29, 2018 | Prophetic Thought
In 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 it is written: “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy,...
by ncook@thevgcgroup.com | Jun 29, 2018 | Prophetic Thought
I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. (John 10:9)The 8th commandment forbids greediness, which is a selfish and excessive desire for more of something, such as money, food, power, or possessions, than...
by ncook@thevgcgroup.com | Jun 29, 2018 | Prophetic Thought
What is deceptive merchandizing? Deceptive merchandizing is any promotion that misrepresents the nature, characteristics, qualities or geographic origin of goods, services or commercial activities. The act can take many forms such as false promises, unsubstantiated...
by ncook@thevgcgroup.com | Jun 29, 2018 | Prophetic Thought
Proverbs 11:1 reads: “A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight” These are only a few of the many biblical passages that show that the use of false measures and weights is against God’s law.Even today, with such advanced...
by ncook@thevgcgroup.com | Jun 29, 2018 | Prophetic Thought
“I hate you for always…”“How come you never…?” “Always” and “never” are forms of generalizations that you need to avoid in your conversations as a couple. These generalizations are counterproductive. They go against the practice of distinguishing. You can communicate...
