Tomorrow's World Commentary

What does the Bible say about gold? Is this treasured metal a symbol of spiritual significance? If so, what can we learn from it? - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/the-bibles-gold-hard-facts

You don’t hear the word “scruples” much anymore. Perhaps too many people have lost their scruples, or they no longer let scruples affect their actions. Do you have scruples? Where do scruples come from and how do you get them? - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/scruples-0

The cool, bright spring morning was nearly perfect for an invigorating walk. As I approached a wooded green belt, the delightful sweet smell of honeysuckle in bloom wafted over me. It added greatly to the enjoyment of the morning. How sad that so many people go rushing through life and do not have time to enjoy the sweet smell of the flowers in springtime. - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commenta...

Many people think of the saints as the “big names” in the Bible, such as the prophets and apostles, while others may believe in various "canonized" figures. But, what is the real biblical understanding?

The cordial atmosphere in the Oval Office suddenly changed to open hostility. Tempers flared as political allies who had gathered for a ceremonial signing were suddenly provoked when one leader tried to make the meeting more than ceremonial, raising issues that others felt were better discussed elsewhere. The highly publicized deal collapsed into an angry, name-calling shouting match, captured by...

Many people think of Passover as a Jewish holiday and Easter as a Christian holiday. But are they right? You may be surprised to find Christians today keeping the Passover as Jesus Christ instructed His disciples to do.

Have you ever seen so much confusion? Today’s events and the decisions being made on a whole host of issues are frustrating. Far too often, our leaders’ actions defy common sense.

On Monday, January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump, the 45th and now 47th President of the United States, began his second term after a four-year hiatus. President Trump has promised, from campaign trail to inauguration, to help lead the United States of America into a “Golden Age”—a time of greatness and prosperity unlike any other. But, can any government overseen by fallible human beings, w...

Opposites form the elements of many biblical lessons: life and death, flesh and spirit, wisdom and foolishness, light and darkness, sin and righteousness, and more. Such is the case with strength and weakness. - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/strength-from-weakness

A long time ago, a powerful ancient Egyptian ruler came to witness the power of a Being that was foreign to him. A voice said to this mighty Pharaoh, “Now if I had stretched out My hand and struck you and your people with pestilence, then you would have been cut off from the earth. But indeed for this purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared i...

In this unsettled world, there is renewed interest in Bible prophecy. A search on Amazon, the world’s biggest marketplace, will easily generate a list of 100 books the retailer “recommends,” which only scratches the surface of the number written on the subject. Most of them have one thing in common: They are wrong. - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/why-prophecy

We may have first heard about promises from a childhood playmate informing us we must “promise not to tell” before they tell us a secret. We also sadly discover early in life that promises are usually broken. - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/do-you-believe-in-promises

There is a great story about Art Linkletter, who was a household name and widely known in his heyday as a television personality. The story goes that, as Mr. Linkletter entertained at a nursing home, with microphone in hand, he asked an elderly lady in a wheelchair, “Do you know who I am?” The lady replied, “No, I don’t, but if you will go over to the nurses’ station, one of the nice people there...

A cousin of mine has been very successful in several business ventures. He has worked hard over many years and has accumulated wealth and property. He has the accouterments of luxury that one might expect, in the form of homes, cars, boats, an airplane, and a farm in the country. This cousin has traveled extensively in pursuit of his interests and passions. Along the way, his family has fallen apa...

On January 20, 2025, the United States will swear in a re-elected President. While polls were close before the November election, Donald J. Trump defeated rival Kamala Harris and was elected to succeed President Joe Biden. After a very contentious election, many commentators were shocked that the United States would seemingly “reverse course”! - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/comme...

In William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, Juliet says, “That which we call a rose / by any other name would smell as sweet.” This well-known phrase means that no matter what something is named, it doesn’t change what it is. Likewise, a lie, called by any other word, is still a lie. - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/a-lie-by-any-other-name

“Breaking News!” blares the media as another tragic shooting, bombing, knifing, or other terroristic act occurs in a church, synagogue, or amongst any gathering of people. Just by going about daily life, people expose themselves to the real danger of being killed or injured by religious fanatics or violent, glory-seeking criminal shooters. Individuals or groups fueled by racial hatred cause death...

What does God think about? What are His thoughts? What does He think of mankind? Does the Bible tell us what God thinks? - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/gods-thoughts

What values are we passing on to the next generation—especially to our own children? How are we preparing them to lead successful lives? - Full text here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/magazines/2025/january-february/soft-skills-for-success

Much of the Western world is plagued by acts of violence. In cities large and small, surveillance cameras record assaults, murders, carjacking, purse snatching, looting, and shoplifting. Differences in political philosophies have erupted into physical altercations and death threats. Deadly school shootings shatter lives and families. Images of these violent acts fill television news programs and s...

As you’ve undoubtedly guessed from seeing more and more houses lit up at night, Christmas—one of the most popular holidays—approaches. Many people probably celebrate Christmas as just part of “normal” culture, but many others surely celebrate it out of what they would call their Christian beliefs. For those who do keep it out of sincere religious belief, sometimes I wonder how many of them ponder...

In some religious circles, professing Christians argue that preaching Bible prophecy is irrelevant, or even contrary, to preaching the Gospel message! Bible prophecy may be an interesting topic, they say, but prophecy is not significant to our salvation. Is that true? Many professing Christians believe that the gospel is only about the person of Christ, and they ignore what He preached. - Full tex...

How far will you go to get healthy? Maybe the best medicine isn't the kind you get from a doctor or a vitamin store. Being healthy and living up to one’s full potential is trending these days. The popularity of gym memberships, vitamins and supplements for the mind and body, and food consumption awareness are on the rise. Technology has even taken advantage of the trend, with devices catering to t...

There have been many events in mankind’s history that are considered pivotal. A list of relatively recent events would include the First and Second World Wars and the Great Depression. Other significant historical events include severe pestilences like the Black Death and extreme famines and earthquakes. Many of these events are battles, downfalls of empires, or inventions that “change the world,”...

Being able to accept responsibility for one’s personal decisions and daily actions can seem like a rare character trait, especially in today’s ideologically and emotionally charged atmosphere. When circumstances do not support a desired outcome or a personal right for someone, many present themselves as victims. This is not a new phenomenon, since human nature promotes self-interest over concern f...