By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: What is the extent of the application of 1 Timothy 5:17-18 today? Reply: The passage under consideration is Paul’s statement in 1 Timothy 5:17, 18 which reads: “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.” Elders who …
Monthly Archives: June 2012
An Example Of Values Clarification
By Wayne S. Walker The recent hijacking of a Trans-World Airline flight from Athens, Greece to Beirut, Lebanon, and the subsequent holding of innocent American hostages by a group of radical Moslems are undoubtedly still fresh on the minds of many people. The majority of United States citizens, as well as those of all civilized, freedom-loving …
Growth Or Stagnation
By Don Givens Growth is essential among healthy plants, animals, and humans. A lack of growth and proper development in our children, for example, is a grave cause of concern. By far the most important growth is spiritual. Its value and consequences far outweigh any other type of growth. There are no “spiritual plateaus” which a …
Frustrating Our Singing
By Weldon E. Warnock Not enough emphasis is put on singing in many congregations. Consequently, the singing has become drab, dull and dead. Singing should inspire, comfort, console and edify our hearts and lift up our spirits. God’s people have something to sing about and it ought to show in the manner in which we sing. …