By Norman E. Fultz Results of a Gallup poll published a while back reveal that “94 percent of Americans believe in God or a universal spirit.” The survey noted differences between those with different levels of education as to their religious perceptions. Among college graduates only 91 percent believe in God or a universal spirit. This …
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Fleeting Riches
By Irvin Himmel Labor not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven (Prov. 23:4,5). The Old Testament book from which the above words are quoted gives a lot of good, practical …
Deference to Weak Brethren
By Cecil B. Douthitt (1896-1971) Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8 have been erroneously used and misapplied to teach that certain religious activities projects and methods of church work should be abandoned merely because they offend the consciences of weak brethren. These chapters teach no such thing. Romans 14:1-2 – Weak in Faith The brother described …
How to Remain Friends Amidst Controversy
By Al Kiestelkamp There is no way to completely avoid controversy among brethren. Recognizing this, we need to be determined to remain friends in spite of our differences. If you and I are friends we will seek every option available to us to maintain our relationship, but if we are merely acquaintances we may not be …