The "hypocrisy" seen in Christians stems from the tension between the perfect ideal of Christ and their ongoing human reality (Romans 3:23). Every believer is a "saved sinner" in the process of sanctification, a slow journey of becoming more like Christ. Do not let the flaws of the followers distract you from the perfection of the Founder, Jesus Christ, who is the only source of strength to overcome this struggle (Romans 7:24).  

While the world may view Christian humility and reliance on God as weakness, the Bible reveals it as the source of supernatural strength. True Christian power is found in acknowledging our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9) so that God’s strength can rest on us. This power enables believers to live a counter-cultural life marked by forgiveness, patience, and the ability to overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21). Your weakness is simply the platform for God's power to shine.

Living out your faith at work or school is primarily about silent witness through actions. It involves commitment to excellence and integrity (Colossians 3:23-24), demonstrating the character of the Spirit by being a person of peace and kindness (Galatians 5:22-23), and actively looking for ways to serve and lift others up (Philippians 2:3-4). This daily conduct speaks louder than any words.

The question of supporting Israel requires distinguishing between the Jewish people (God's chosen nation with irrevocable covenants) and the modern State of Israel (a political entity). While Christians are biblically mandated to bless and love the people (Romans 11:29; Genesis 12:3), our ultimate loyalty is to the Kingdom of God, which demands we pursue justice, kindness, and peace for all people (Micah 6:8; Matthew 5:9). Therefore, Christian support should be principled—affirming God's promises while challenging all parties toward righteousness.

Self-care and self-improvement are biblical when understood as stewardship of God's resources. Self-care honors the body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) and acknowledges our need for rest (Matthew 11:28). Self-improvement aligns with the call to grow in godliness and character (1 Timothy 4:8; 2 Peter 1:5-7). Both are necessary disciplines for effective service, provided they do not become an excuse for selfishness.  

The West is turning its back on God due to a complex process called secularization. Key causes include: 1) The Enlightenment and Rationalism, which elevated human reason above divine authority; 2) Affluence and Existential Security (Deuteronomy 32:15), which diminished the need for God; and 3) Internal Church failures like scandals and lukewarmness (Revelation 3:15-16), which have compromised the Christian witness (Romans 2:23-24). The path forward is for the Church to embrace its role as a distinct, faithful minority.  

Yes, a Christian should be friends with a homosexual person. This is required by the universal command to love your neighbor (Mark 12:31) and follows Jesus’s example of eating with "sinners" (Matthew 9:11). The friendship should be guided by spiritual discernment, maintaining biblical conviction without compromise, while being wary of bad company that corrupts (1 Corinthians 15:33). The goal is to be an ambassador of Christ's love and truth.

A Christian lives in a secular society by embracing the posture of an "ambassador in exile," balancing engagement and distinction. This means refusing to conform to the pattern of this world (Romans 12:2) while actively living a life of good deeds and integrity among non-believers (Matthew 5:16; 1 Peter 2:12). The key is to be prepared to defend the faith with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15), relying on Christian community for strength.

A Christian's response to Pride Month must balance unconditional love and respect for all people (Mark 12:31) with an unwavering commitment to biblical truth. While affirming the dignity of all individuals, the Christian must reject the ideology that normalizes practices contrary to the biblical definition of marriage and sexuality. The call is to avoid conforming to the world (Romans 12:2), and instead to engage with gentleness and respect while upholding the truth (1 Peter 3:15).  

Christians are an easy target in comedy primarily due to the obvious hypocrisy—the gap between the high moral standards of the Gospel and the human failure of believers (Matthew 7:3). This is compounded by the Church's historical cultural dominance, which makes it a low-risk, high-recognition target for satire (often seen as "punching up"). Christians are called to respond with humility and remember that Christ promised they would face the scorn of the world (Matthew 5:11).

A Christian should view video games and screen time with discernment, as they are morally neutral but prone to excess. The spiritual danger is poor stewardship of time, as believers are commanded to be wise and make the most of every opportunity (Ephesians 5:15–16). They must also avoid mastery by anything (1 Corinthians 6:12) and ensure all content is pure and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8). The key is balance and intentional boundaries.

The biblical role of women in church leadership is debated between two views. Complementarianism affirms that women are restricted from the governing office of Elder/Pastor (1 Timothy 2:12; 3:2), but must serve in all other ministries. Egalitarianism argues that equality in Christ (Galatians 3:28) removes all restrictions, pointing to women like Phoebe (Romans 16:1-2). All traditions agree that women are indispensable ministers called to teach and exercise all spiritual gifts.

A Christian should view welfare as a temporary safety net for periods of genuine need. It is ethically permissible when one is truly unable to work, fulfilling the mandate of mercy (Psalm 82:3). However, long-term, capable dependence is unacceptable, as it violates the biblical mandate that those who are unwilling to work should not eat (2 Thessalonians 3:10) and the goal of self-sufficiency (1 Thessalonians 4:11–12). The Christian must strive for work as an act of diligent stewardship.

Christians hold divided views on the death penalty, rooted in two biblical tensions. Support is often based on the State's authority to execute justice (Romans 13:4) and the Noahic Covenant (Genesis 9:6). Opposition is based on the sanctity of life, the irreversibility of error, and Christ's command to prioritize mercy and redemption (John 8:7). All Christians must unite to demand judicial fairness and preach the Gospel's power to transform even the worst offenders.

No, Christians should not interpret the Bible to fit modern society. To do so is to replace God's unchanging authority with human opinion. The Bible is God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16) and its words will never pass away (Matthew 24:35). We are warned against distorting Scripture (2 Peter 3:16) or listening to what our itching ears want to hear. The Christian mandate is to find the original, fixed meaning of the text and conform our lives to its truth.

Obesity itself is not automatically a sin, but a Christian must address the underlying spiritual issues of poor stewardship and lack of self-control that often lead to it. The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and Christians are commanded to honor God with their bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19–20). Persistent lack of discipline conflicts with self-control—a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:23). The Christian should seek better health as an act of faithful stewardship, not out of worldly vanity, and avoid judging others (Matthew 7:1).  

Yes, Christians must avoid the hook-up culture. This practice conflicts with the biblical truth that sex is a covenantal act meant only for marriage (Genesis 2:24). Casual sex is considered sexual immorality and is a unique sin against one's own body, which is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:18). The Christian mandate is to pursue holiness and self-control, treating one's body in a way that is holy and honorable (1 Thessalonians 4:4–5; 1 Peter 1:15–16).

A Christian's decision to join the military involves balancing two biblical mandates: radical love and non-violence (Matthew 5:38–39) and submission to governing authorities who bear the sword to restrain evil (Romans 13:4). The majority position is Just War Theory, which allows participation only to defend the innocent. The minority position is Pacifism, which rejects all war. The individual must make the decision with a clear, prayerful conscience (Romans 14:5).  

A Christian must view conspiracy theories with extreme caution and discernment, prioritizing truth and verifiable evidence (Proverbs 14:15). The spiritual danger is that they undermine trust in God's sovereignty (Psalm 33:10–11), substituting it with fear of human power. Believers are commanded to put off falsehood (Ephesians 4:25) and remain sober-minded (1 Peter 5:8), focusing on the revealed truth of Scripture rather than speculative claims.

A Christian response to the BLM movement must affirm the sacred value of all Black lives (the Imago Dei) and the biblical mandate to act justly (Micah 6:8). This requires discerning between the need for justice and secular philosophies that contradict the universal nature of sin (Romans 3:23) and the truth that identity is ultimately in Christ (Galatians 3:28). The Christian's primary response is the ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18), exercised through listening, lamenting, and advocating for righteous systemic change.