Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Colossians 3:17, ESV) In this issue of motives, we previously discussed that the believer’s primary motive was to glorify God. We saw this from 1 Corinthians 10:31. “So, whether youContinue reading “The Seven Filters – Filter #6, Pt 2 Is my motive to glorify God?”

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31, ESV) When my brother and I were in grade school, we had an interesting opportunity. My dad purchased a little tool for removing dandelions from the yard. He wanted all the dandelions gone. So, heContinue reading “The Seven Filters – Filter #6, Pt 1 Is my motive to glorify God?”

Personal Responsibility for Action “we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; for it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.” So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.” (Romans 14:10–12, ESV) One ofContinue reading “Seven Filters – Filter #5, Part 4 What do other spiritual people think about it?”

“One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.” (Proverbs 14:16, ESV) In business it often happens. Managers will often surround themselves with “yes men.” These are the guys that will never disagree with their boss, even if he or she is wrong. The reasons theyContinue reading “Seven Filters – Filter #5, Part 3 What do other spiritual people think about it?”

“Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.” (Proverbs 24:7, ESV) One time I had a person that I was trying very hard to help in his job. I had some years of experience in the same job and thought to shed some light on his workContinue reading “Seven Filters – Filter #5, Part 2 What do other spiritual people think about it?”

“for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.” (Proverbs 24:6, ESV) In 1977, while serving in the United States Army in Germany, I had an interview to join the division staff as an aid to the assistant division commander. I thought it would be a greatContinue reading “Seven Filters – Filter #5 Part 1 What do other spiritual people think about it?”

“But they presumed to go up to the heights of the hill country, although neither the ark of the covenant of the Lord nor Moses departed out of the camp. Then the Amalekites and the Canaanites who lived in that hill country came down and defeated them and pursued them, even to Hormah.” (Numbers 14:44–45,Continue reading “The Seven Filters – Filter #4 Pt. 3 Am I trusting the Lord or myself?”

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5–6, ESV) My grandson once wanted to learn how to fish. He was five-years old. So, I took him out in the back yard withContinue reading “Seven Filters – Filter #4, Part 2 Am I Trusting the Lord or Myself”

“So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:6–7, ESV) In the Movie, “Indiana Jones, The Last Crusade,” Indiana Jones came to a crisis point in his quest forContinue reading “Seven Filters – Filter #4 – Part 1 Am I trusting the Lord or myself?”

Am I doing the right things the right way? “And when they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah put out his hand to take hold of the ark, for the oxen stumbled. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah, and he struck him down because he put out his handContinue reading “Seven Filters – Filter #3 Part 1 Are my methods correct?”