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. …
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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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Christians Persecuted By Nero
By Daniel W. Petty The first known persecution of Christians by the Romans came at the hands of the emperor Nero, according to ancient historians. Before this, the Jews seem to have been the source of all persecutions of the Church, as recorded in the New Testament. In the books of Acts, the Christians had little …
Have Ye Not Read?
By Hoyt H. Houchen Question: What is the main Point of Matthew 19.30 and 20:16 in light of the context? What is the application for us? Reply: A parallel passage of Matthew 19:30 is Mark 10:31 (see also Lk. 18:28-30). Matthew’s account is: “But many shall be last that are first; and first that are last. …