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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Where does religion belong? According to one who wrote a letter to the editor (published on September 26, 2013 in the Orlando Sentinel), religion belongs “in churches, mosques, and synagogues,” by which he means that it should
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). The Bible does not mention any such individual as a pope, and therefore there are no Scriptural qualifications for an office that does not exist. We read of elders and deacons, and they have qualifications. We read
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Have you ever thought that cheerleaders dressed immodestly? Of course, some brothers and sisters in the Lord’s church have insisted that the outfits are modest, but then some of the same have insisted that swimsuits are, also. In fact, very little (of the very little attire that some wear
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). On September 13, 2013, the Orlando Sentinel published a religious news article titled, “Prefer Church on Saturdays? Services Ease Sunday Crunch.” No doubt readers are thinking, “Well, it’s about time. Local traffic is so heavy with
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). And the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die” (Gen. 3:4). Clearly, Satan lied to the woman, but Paul later writes, “And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into
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A Christian might ask, “Why would any brother write an article trying to justify “Authorized Ethical Deception” (AED)? The main purpose for Mac Deaver having written this article appears on page 5: “We preachers who have accused Abraham of lying have been wrong.” Mac thinks that everyone (but him) is
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Several comments have been made over the past few years about a paper written by Mac Deaver, which he titled, “Ethical Deception.” The copy in front of this writer indicates nothing about when, or if, it was
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). A much-needed and helpful volume came from the annual Contending for the Faith lectureship earlier this year. Many erroneously view Jesus as an individual who loved everybody to the point of never speaking a harsh word
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"Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment" (John 7:24). How do people attempt to justify the use of instrumental music? John (not his real name), a missionary, provided a rationale for its use in his letter to some faithful brethren. His arguments thus far
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). It must be stated at the outset that the missionary referred to here is not one that we support and is in no way affiliated with us. John (not his real name) is associated with another congregation
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Within this past month a husband and wife who have of necessity had to conduct worship in their own home for a number of years received a visit from another couple who still attend the congregation they
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). As announced two weeks ago, we are in the process of withdrawing fellowship from several who have recently been members here. They were either baptized here or moved from another area and asked to be members. Several