Josh Benner

Tag: words

  • The danger of bad Biblical teaching

    The danger of bad Biblical teaching

    Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. -James 3:1 Words matter. We can use words to bless, words to harm, words to boast, words to give instruction, and words to deceive. Through words we can tell a person that we love them,…

  • Political correctness shows why we need the gospel

    Last week, it was announced that Kevin Hart would host the Academy Awards in February. But then some Tweets were unearthed that used the word “gay” in a negative light. The Tweets were several years old, but as a result of the backlash, Hart withdrew from hosting the awards show two days later. I notice…

  • Roseanne, the NFL and hypocrisy

    Roseanne Barr made an offensive comment about former Obama Administration official Valerie Jarrett. Shortly after, ABC announced they have cancelled the show Roseanne. That the show was canceled is not shocking. People don’t like offensive and racially charged comments (nor should we). It’s interesting reading Tweets and comments about the cancellation. Many draw a parallel…

  • The destructive force of our words

    Originally published as “Only you can prevent forest fires: the destructive force of our words.” Originally published, February 20, 2017 I was in Florida several years ago and Florida was having wildfires. Some areas were evacuating. If a person smoked a cigarette, they were told that they couldn’t throw it on the ground or it would start a…

  • Only you can prevent forest fires: the destructive force of our words 

    I was in Florida several years ago and Florida was having wildfires. Some areas were evacuating. If a person smoked a cigarette, they were told that they couldn’t throw it on the ground or it would start a fire.  Something so small, such a small amount of smoke, could start a huge fire.  With our…