By Harold Hancock A sect exists because of a distinctive philosophy, doc trine, or worship practice. It promotes allegiance to the party and the tenets of the faction. It is “divi sion . . . in contrast to the uniting power of truth” (W.E. Vine, Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words). Pharisees and Sadducees are two …
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By F. David Moyer There has been much written about the causes of unhappy marriages. As a counselor who has worked with hundreds of couples, I can safely say that nearly everything has been blamed for the breakup of the home, including the family pet. Major issues of blame fall upon finances, the arrival of children, …
By Larry Ray Hafley “Sanctify the Lord of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread” (Isa. 8:13). “And I say unto you my friends, be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom …
By Jimmy Tuten The subject before us has many facets. The demands of it are greater than anything else. Unless, of course, it is that of a fisherman bragging about his latest catch while not aware that God is listening or that of preparing your tax return when no one is looking but Jehovah. Honesty and …
