Mailbag Friday: Did God Command Killing in the OT? Magic Tricks + Righteous Anger

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.

Segment 1

• Received an email from James, who asked the question last week concerning the difference in the Quran and the Old Testament, where God directs His people to kill those of other nations. He says he accepts your answer as a Christian, but how would you respond to an unbeliever asking the same question—someone who doesn’t believe the God of the Bible is real? — James

• I’m 42 and own a pretty successful business. My wife is in real estate, and we’ve been married for over 20 years with two kids. Her income is significantly higher than mine. Am I living in sin, as the head of the household, for not being the main financial supporter? — Anonymous

• My name is Mike, and I’m 10 years old. I want to do magic tricks—would that be considered sorcery or lying? — Mike

• As Christians, we should be angry at sin. Should we ever be angry at sinners? — Jonathan

Segment 2

• My mom is grieving my siblings’ resentment toward her. They were raised in a Bible-teaching home but now show little fruit. How can I best encourage her in her hurt? — Anonymous

• I know God should be my source of rest, but how do I actually live that out day to day? What does it look like to rest in Him? — Hope

Segment 3

• I feel constantly busy—ministry, work, relationships, planning ahead. How do I slow down, rest, and not just default to distractions like my phone? — Hope

Segment 4

• I am from India. Can a Christian have health or term insurance, or does that show a lack of trust in God’s sovereignty? — Athul

• My boss keeps calling a work report “our bible,” and it bothers me. What’s the best way to respond? — Anonymous

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