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9-11-2001
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Newspaper Articles From The Valley Church of Christ Life for everyone, rich and poor, has its VANITY
and seems empty and without purpose. This life on earth possesses sorrows, grief over man’s double-mindedness, deceit,
and lies. One’s own sins are a VEXATION of spirit! Friend, the answer is not in
beauty, riches, mirth or pleasure; neither will one find the answer in
psychology or mere human wisdom that fails man again and again in providing the
right answers to vexation of spirit. Jesus’ invitation is “Come to Me, all you
who labor and are heavey laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you
and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest
for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matt. 11:28-32).
Why not read this short truthful article titled “Has
Someone Pulled The Plug From Your LIFE?”
Why We
Rejoice With One Another God delights over His people to do them
good (De. 28:63). The Psalmist said, “Light is sown for the righteous, and
gladness for the upright in heart” (Ps. 97:11). We are commanded to rejoice
with those who rejoice, and to weep with those who weep, being of the same mind
one toward another (Rom.
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Foolishness In Forgetting God’s Word Trials should not cause us to
forget God’s law! We can receive strength in remembering past trials we
persevered in (Cf. Heb. 10:32-34). The one who perseveres does not shrink back!
Specifically, when one turns their back upon God they will forget His
word, benefits, past deliverances, that man’s wrath can be over ruled
by God’s anger, that God’s VICTORIES display his righteous
judgments, and one would be forgetting the lovingkindness
of the Lord! Why not read this article and acquaint yourself with what is
happening when one forgets God’s law?
Vindication Based Upon One’s Righteousness, Integrity This study is linked with a prior article and is a continuation of integrity as defined from Psalms 119, as well as other Psalms. For the first article see the introduction. In this study you will find such points as: (1) Pleading for protection against the wicked, (2) One’s hope for deliverance, (3) Asking God for VINDICATION, (4) Who is fit for communion with God, (5) What preserves when in distress, (6) The “I Haves” of integrity, and (7) David’s integrity.
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Newspaper Articles From The Valley Church of Christ What is the local church to present to one
who should be seeking God for salvation?
Simply stated the church has the responsibility to be the pillar and
support of the truth as revealed in the New Testament, Paul said (I Tim. 3:15).
This involves presenting “the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27). Thus there will be no holding back in order to impress and
attract VISITORS. It should never be as o ne explained in saying
that the district had sent their church notice not to teach on divorce, for
that would keep them from being “seeker friendly.” Why not read this short
article titled “Holding Back Truth To Be A ‘Seeker Friendly’ Church?
Selected Newspaper Articles Here are four newspaper articles presented to the community with a love for the truth. The intent is to present God’s truths without incorporating the emotional flavor so popular with other religious bodies: (1) “When You’re Promised You’ll Like It!” exposes “pitches” for attracting VISITORS contrasted with what God’s word should produce in those who hear. (2) “Politics Does Not Make Evil To Be Good!” presents the fear associated with “political correctness” in our society contrasted with true Christians’ desire to tell people they are wrong morally, i.e. religiously. (3) “God Knows When Men Conceal The Truth” presents a scriptural view of those who claim to preach God’s word while restraining their lips for covetousness sake. These help the ungodly and love those who hate the Lord! (4) “Justifying Self By Saying Church Responsibility Is Not Necessary” answers four popular self justifications offered for not studying and seeking a scriptural church.