By Irvin Himmel A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver (Prov. 25:11). Words are vehicles which carry thoughts. The appropriate word must be chosen if the thought is to be conveyed with accuracy, and the manner in which the word is spoken helps the vehicle to transport its cargo without …
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Modest Apparel
By Douglas Matlock In a recent magazine I noticed a question asked to several teenage girls, “Does the way a woman is dressed have anything to do with her being raped?” Several young ladies responded to the question. I remember the answer given by one, “I can dress any way I want to, and act any …
You Can’t Withdraw From Me! I’m Not a Part of You Anymore!
By Stan Adams More and more the subject of withdrawal of fellowship is giving brethren difficulty. It is hard to understand how we can misunderstand such a plain command as is found in 2 Thessalonians 3:6 “withdraw yourselves from every brother that walks disorderly.” In 1 Corinthians 5 the congregation was told to “deliver such an …
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Great Themes From Acts: Integration of Jew and Gentile
By Tom Roberts Racial hatred and prejudices have been around for centuries. It is true, not only of American society, but has been a part of the fabric of nations and peoples since mankind lost its sense of commonality as lineal descendants of Adam and Eve. Doubtless, the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel …
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