King of your heart?

The Bible uses terms like "thrones" or "reign" to describe control over a person. Rom 6:12-14  uses this kind of language to encourage us to avoid sin by acting like God is our personal king. Who or what do you treat like a king? Do you let something like pride, or personal achievement determine your actions?

Who's your Herod?

The story of Jesus includes the story of King Herod (Matt 2). While Herod performed splashy religious acts like building a temple,  he was also known for brutally killing a large number of infants for fear of losing his kingdom. Christians should be wary of those who might seek to "buy Heaven," or use their wealth to influence our silence while they perform evil acts.