Finding Liberty in Silence<\/a>.”\u00a0 It was very good. I have been searching for articles and lessons on the topic of Christian liberty because recently I have encountered a few brethren who have commented to me that “we have Christian liberty that allows us to dismiss the practice of the head-cover today.” They believe that my head-covering in worship is not necessary.<\/p>\nYour last paragraph makes a beautifully clear point: “We can only make a choice in matters when God gives us a choice. We cannot claim the right to choose for ourselves. Long have brethren used the claim, “We will speak where the Bible speaks and be silent where the Bible is silent.” Let us, therefore, continue to respect the silence of God with our own silence.”<\/p>\n
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Question: Dear Brother Hamilton, Thank you for your article on “Finding Liberty in Silence.”\u00a0 It was very good. 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