Affluenza
The word “affluenza” is a blend of two words, affluence and influenza. This melded word was popularized in a PBS documentary in 1997 and four years later in the book, Affluenza. The book defines affluenza as "a painful, contagious, socially-transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more.” Two millennia earlier, the apostle Paul issued a stiff warning against this affliction. To paraphrase the apostle, he wrote that even a
Lite-headedness
Some Christ-followers are careless about learning the truths of the faith. Like fans of low-calorie versions of food and drink, they subsist on a “lite” understanding of biblical truth. They have succumbed to the spiritual ailment of “lite-headedness.” The antidote is the renewal of our minds by the Word of God. The Bible repeatedly underscores the vital importance of God’s truth. The word of truth is essential for salvation (Romans 10:8-15). Understanding the truth is transf
