As Bible students, most of us tend to have our favorite books, favorite passages, and our favorite verses. We have our favorite Bible characters, favorite stories, and we may even have our favorite virtues, or at least those that we deem to be of highest importance in our lives. We spend extra time, and justifiably so, on key texts such as Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapters 5-7, the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, or the Marks of a True Christian in Romans 12. As we study these passages and diligently work to add…
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Troubled Over Immorality
by Connie W. Adams
Nothing can create more havoc in a home or a congregation than immoral behavior on the part of Christians or their children. Webster defines immoral as "Inconsistent with purity or good morals." Immorality is defined by Webster as "the quality or state of being immoral: wickedness, esp. unchastity." It is immoral to steal, lie, cheat and a host of other things opposed to righteousness. But the term is often used of illicit sexual intercourse, including incest (1 Cor. 5:1), adultery ( -
2 Thessalonians 3:6 — But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. (NKJV)
This is a command given to every Christian when another Christian turns back to the world. The action must be carried out by every member of the congregation if it is to have the impact God intended. Most Christians recognize the New Testament teachings here and in Matthew, Romans, 1 Corinthians, and Titus regarding collective discipline within the church family. But…
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In 17th century England a book entitled The School of Manners was widely circulated. It was designed as a training aid in teaching young people how to behave in various social settings. We thought you might be interested in the chapter that deals with "Behavior at the Church." Here are the instructions:
- Decently walk to thy seat or pew; run not, nor go wantonly.
- Sit where thou art ordered by thy Superiors, Parents, or Masters.
- Shift not seats, but continue in the same place.
- Lend thy place for the easing of anyone that stands near thee.
- Keep not too…
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As soon as I saw my article topic, a passage came to mind: Luke 7: 36-49. I suppose that might have something to do with the fact that it is a personal favorite of mine. But more pertinently, it is a story that perfectly illustrates the love that Jesus has for sinners.
A Pharisee named Simon invited Jesus to eat with him. During the meal, a woman, who is identified in the Pharisee’s mind as “a sinner,” entered his home with a flask of expensive ointment. She washed Jesus’ feet with her tears, dried them with her hair, kissed…
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There are some critics of Christians, who say we are lazy thinkers – that we follow our faith blindly, or that our faith is an excuse for being intellectually inactive. They have argued that seekers of knowledge, or the academically inclined, would never rely on “faith” as they make their way through this life.
Several years ago, there was a documentary that hit the movie theaters called Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed. Ben Stein produced and starred in it. He noted that many colleges and universities around the world were trying to silence their professors, who argue that our…
