Posts Tagged ‘compromise’
Should I attend my husband’s church as a goodwill gesture?
Question: Hello! I have a question related to my current situation. My new husband and I have differing religious foundations. He is a Baptist, and I attend a church of Christ. We are in the military, and in our current area, he has been willing to come to church with me each week. As I…
Read MoreThe Wrong Definition of Growth
by Paul K. Williams (deceased) John Cripps asked an elder in the United States why the church where he was a member was growing. He replied, “When we stopped pounding the pulpit on the issues we started to grow.” The elder also said that the elders were divided on the subject of divorce and remarriage,…
Read MoreHow do I know what or when to compromise to advance the cause of Christ?
Question: How do I know what or when to compromise to advance the cause of Christ? Answer: The cause of God is not advanced by sin. “And why not say (as we are slanderously reported and as some claim that we say), “Let us do evil that good may come”? Their condemnation is just” (Romans…
Read MoreJehoshaphat’s Peace
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/JehoshaphatsPeace.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: II Kings 9:16-26 I. King Jehoshaphat, in general, was a good king – I Kings 22:42-43a A. To be said by God that he did right is a high complement B. But, like most men, Jehoshaphat had some character flaws – I Kings 22:43b 1. His father, Asa, had removed many of…
Read MoreToning It Down
by Robert Turner A “Country Meeting” had gone exceedingly well, and elders from another community asked the preacher to work with them in a meeting the following year. He came at the appointed time and found his reputation had spread, and the building was packed. The elders met him at the car, told him they…
Read MoreNo Room for Compromise
by Glen Young There are things happening in the world today that are alarming. Not the least of these is the increase in Moslem jihad. With the ability to obtain powerful weaponry, the proponents of a ‘holy war’ believe their goal is attainable. The attitude behind jihad is a real and present danger to the…
Read MoreNeutrality in War
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2004/10/Neutrality-in-War.mp3 Download Audio by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Obadiah 10-15 I. The book of Obadiah is directed to the nation of Edom. A. Edomites were related to Israelites through Abraham. B. While never fond of each other, they usually managed to live peacefully next to each other. C. When Israel fell, Edom did not make any overt move…
Read MoreWithout Compromise
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: II Corinthians 6:14-7:1 I. Disagreeing parties are often urged to reach a compromised position. A. After all, Christians are told to live peaceably – Romans 12:18 B. We are to pursue the things that make for peace – Romans 14:19 C. Without such a pursuit of peace, we cannot see God – Hebrews…
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