By Raymond E. Harris One of the clearest lessons taught in the New Testament is that of individual responsibility to know and obey God’s word. Paul reminded the Corinthians that some of them did not have the knowledge of God. And, he said, “I speak this to your shame” (1 Cor. 15:34). Recently I read that …
Yearly Archives: 2012
“Flee These Things”
By Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness (1 Tim. 6:11). Four times, Paul warns his readers to flee (twice to Corinthians and twice to Timothy). One of my teachers defined flee “to get on out from, do not get close to it, …
Pearls From Proverbs
By Irvin Himmel Do Thy Diligence The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want (Prov. 21:5). The contrast in this proverb is between diligence and haste, thoughtful action and thoughtless hurry. “Extremes meet, and undue hurry is as fatal to success as undue procrastination” (E.H. …
Readers Write: Is There Just One Right Way In Religion?
By Ron Halbrook Anyone who teaches publicly, whether in a pulpit or a paper or any other medium, can expect some response. We appreciate your questions and your comments, even when you disagree. No preacher is infallible or above question. The word of Jesus and not of some preacher will be the final standard of judgment …
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