By Ron Halbrook My wife and I recently discussed Sewell Hall’s article “Deal Gently With the Young Man” (Christianity Magazine, October 1987, p. 293). The Halls have been dear friends of ours for a number of years and we appreciate the tender appeal of this article for consideration to be given toward our children who may …
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By Sewell Hall David’s instruction to Joab (2 Samuel 18:5) to deal gently with an opposing military leader seems strange. This was not the way he dealt with Goliath; or with the cities of the Geshurites, the Girzites and the Amalekites (1 Samuel 27:8-9); or with the kings and generals of the Philistines, the Moabites, the …
By Andy Alexander When talking about religion people frequently use the phrase “I feel” or “I think” when attempting to justify any particular practice. Modern denominations (Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Catholic, Mormon, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, etc.) are built upon what they think God will allow. No longer do these denominations consider the Bible when making decisions concerning their …
By Don R. Hastings We are going to look into the hearts of two worshippers. We shall try to see them as God does. We know that God judges the thoughts and intents of our hearts (1 Sam. 16:7; Heb. 4:13; Lk. 16:15). Therefore, for our worship to be acceptable to God, our hearts must be …
