Blessings and Curses

In my last column, I touched on the importance of reading the Bible. There was a reason for that. Even though the Bible was written by many people a long, long time ago, it is still relevant today. It is full of examples, practices, ideals, commandments, warnings and good advice.

When the Bible is forgotten, all of the good things in it fall by the wayside. Morality and society crumbles as they collectively turn away from God to pursue holding themselves in higher esteem. It's a slippery slope. In Deuteronomy, before his death, Moses tells the Israelites of the blessings that come with obedien...