How many times have you told someone a secret about somebody else, or even yourself, but only if they promised not to tell another person? Sooner or later the word gets around, whether it’s a true story or not. Why is it that gossip seems to spread like wildfire, whether intentionally or not, yet good […]
Young Christians, you are in a tumultuous stage of your life. You are growing up, maturing, and taking on greater responsibilities. In this time of your life it is appropriate to pay attention to some of the proverbs in the Bible that speak to your situation. As you become older it becomes clear that your […]
How many different ideas have come to mind since reading those words, “A World of Iniquity”? Just think about them for a few minutes. No doubt most of our thoughts have strayed along the lines of the evil world in which we are living today, the “world” as it is in its literal meaning. But […]
In answer to brother V. Graeser’s request for “Explanation, Please!” I have only the following brief remarks to make: I have used the word gossip throughout the 27 years of my ministry in the same sense that the late Rev. H. Hoeksema condemns talebearers and tattlers, see I Tim. 5:13, in his treatment of the […]
The following are extractions from the ‘‘Form of Ordination of the Ministers of God’s Word” “….. What this holy office enjoins . . . . . .” “First, that they faithfully explain to the flock the word of the Lord, revealed by the writings of the prophets and apostles; and apply the same as well […]
The following are extractions from the ‘‘Form of Ordination of the Ministers of God’s Word” “….. What this holy office enjoins . . . . . . “First, that they faithfully explain to the flock the word of the Lord, revealed by the writings of the prophets and apostles; and apply the same as well […]
“Three Gates of Gold” By Beth Day “If you are tempted to reveal A tale to you someone has told About another, make it pass Before you speak, three gates of gold; These narrow gates, First “Is it true?” Then, “Is it needful?” In your mind Give truthful answer. And the next Is last and […]
Truth vs. Missionary Zeal? Perhaps you will remember that I would write a little more on the question put to me by one of our young people regarding the above topic? If you desire to familiarize yourself with the matter, it might be well to read the question once more on page 23 of the […]
Jim was a nice young man. Bill and Bob were also nice fellows. And the three of them had been friends for many years. They lived in the same neighborhood and were the same age. And since they had gone through School together and were always in the same classes, it might be expected that […]