By Jimmy Tuten I. The danger of placing too high an estimate upon oneself: A. Humility (vv. 3-5, think of self, but not too highly). We are to think soberly (Gr. sophronein, sanely, in one’s right mind. This cuts the very vitals of human weakness and pride. It prohibits anyone from forming and entertaining an estimate …
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Is It a Sin to Take Medicine? – to Consult a Doctor?
By Bill Crews Some churches have been in the news lately. These are those who take the position that to treat our physical illnesses by any other way than faith in God and prayer to God is wrong and sinful. They think it a sin, they think it an indication of a lack of faith in …
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The Social Gospel
By Jim McDonald The Broad Street church of Christ here in Mineola, Texas has just conducted a “Seminar” on “Managing Your Money.” Four more seminars are planned by the church for the rest of 1991: “Helping Our Parents as They Grow Older”; “Self-Esteem for Children and Parents”; “Drugs and Alcohol Abuse” and “Coping with Teens/Parenting Skills.” …
“Liberal”: What Does That Mean?
By Bobby Holmes Not long ago I was talking with one of the elders of the large, “liberal” church of Christ in the city of Duncanville, Texas where I live. I was inviting him to be in attendance at the “Dallas, Texas” meeting, in July of last year. (This was a meeting that was made up …