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No, We Are Not Infallible
An oft-repeated charge against members of the church of Christ is that we seem to think that we are infallible. Herein we intend to address ourselves to the validity or invalidity of such a charge with the aim of clearing up any mistaken impressions. First of all, a fundamental principle upon which our examination must more…
Drawing Strength from the Courage of Others
How thankful we should be for wonderful examples of courage that spur us on to greater strength in the Lord’s service. Paul was just such an example: “And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear” (Phil. 1:14). These brethren, formerly more…
The Importance of Thoughts
If you are concerned about your character, your conduct, your life and your destiny, THEN BE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR THOUGHTS. “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23). The heart is the mind, and the mind is the center of thoughts. “For as he thinketh in more…
Where Are You Building?
A common goal of new married couples is to build their dream home someday. However, not everyone has the ability or opportunity to accomplish this dream. Some will buy an existing home and others will rent their home. Not everyone will experience building their own home or physical abode, but every human being will, in more…
“Visit” Is A Personal Command
In James 1:27 Christians are instructed “to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” Unfortunately, some have abused this passage in an attempt to justify the church contributing to human benevolent organizations. An even greater problem is the attitude that has resulted from this practice. How many more…