By Frank Jamerson The little book of Obadiah is the most “minor” of the Minor Prophets, but it contains two major lessons that are never outdated. Those lessons which we wish to discuss are the hatred expressed in indifference and the sin of pride. The Edomites were relatives of Israel, being descendants of Esau. The struggle …
Monthly Archives: July 2012
I Disagree, But . . .
By Mike Willis Reproduced on the opposite page is an article by Roy H. Lanier, Jr. entitled “The ‘Para-Church’: Is It God’s?” The article is a well-written article, emphasizing the need for the church not to become a fund-raising organization for human institutions. The article appeared in the March 1989 issue of the Gospel Advocate. I …
The Downfall Of A Young Man (2)
By Tommy L. McClure The Person Doing the Tempting 1. She was not a common prostitute, but a married wife (vv. 19,20). She was “out on the prowl” while the goodman (her husband) was away on a long journey. It is evident that she was well-off financially from the manner in which she had decked and …
Christians and Community Service
By John A. Smith As Christians we have a unique opportunity to touch the lives of others. It has rightly been said that Christianity is a “One-Another” religion. We are not to look out merely for our own personal interests, “but also for the interest of others” (Phil. 2:4). The practicing of “One-Another Religion” – looking …