July 2006
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Oh boy! It’s Allowed!
Bill Hall
How many times have new converts received sound instructions concerning the life of a Christian, only to have the instructions nullified by the example of older members? A brother in Canada recently told me of his first trip south after his conversion. Struggling to overcome his tobacco habit–because he had been taught that he ought to do so–he watched with delight as the men of the “down south” congregation went out between Bible study and worship to enjoy their cigarettes. “O boy!” was his immediate reaction; “It’s allowed!”
Will a Man Rob God?
T.D. Roberts
Many of us hate to owe anything. We hate to pay monthly. We regret the interest payments on top of the debt. Sometimes we even hate to owe a debt of thanks to others for a kind deed or helpful comment. Could this reluctance to owe effect my religion?
I am Bill’s Tongue
Mark Roberts
I am just a muscle, one of the smaller muscles in the body, yet I have great power. In almost every good thing Bill does I play an active role. And, sadly, when Bill is doing something wrong most of the time I am part of that too. Bill gets frustrated with me because no one can tame me, but he knows how valuable I am. I am Bill’s tongue.