By Johnie Edwards There is no greater responsibility than that of making your life right with Godl The wise man Solomon said, “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep his commandments: For this is the whole duty of man” (Eccl. 12:13). After all has been said and done, the only …
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Is Drunkenness A Disease, Or A Sin?
By Carol R. Lumpkin I feel certain, that each of us have heard it stated many times, “Drunkenness is a disease.” Those who are drunkards surely need help; not only because of a physical problem, but most of all because of a spiritual problem. The Bible labels this problem “a work of the flesh” (Gal. 5:19-21). …
The Power of Negative Thinking In Ecclesiastes
By Roman A. Madrigal “Vanity of vanities, All is vanity!” This pessimistic generalization of the human condition provides the keynote to the interpretation of the book of Ecclesiastes and characterizes its author Qoheleth(1) as a despondent man of despair and depression. Indeed, the book as a whole is quite negative and evokes a forceful sense of gloom. …
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Thinkin’ Out Loud: “X-Rated Churches”
By Lewis Willis I read articles or hear preachers say, “I’m no longer surprised at anything.” Well, I have not reached that point yet. I still get surprised at the things I see happening. To be sure, the world does an awful lot of surprising things, but the things that surprise me the most are the …