Posts by Arab Church of Christ

A soldier was court-martialed and dishonorably discharged from the army of a foreign country. This followed a brief engagement of that army in war. The man was not discharged for treason, desertion or sleeping at his post of duty. He was accused of being a “discourager of men.” He did nothing more than go among his fellow soldiers with discouraging words and criticism of the military effort. He broke the spirits and tore down the morale of many who would…

Put the kingdom of God first in his life and teach the same to his family (Matthew 6:33). Teach his sons and daughters to love, respect, and obey their parents. Be a loving and considerate father and husband. Not only provide the physical things, but the spiritual things as well for his family. Be honest in all of his dealings with others. Set aside the first day of the week for his family to worship (Hebrews 10:25). Be big enough…

(This is advice to the young men of President James A. Garfield’s time, but can apply to all of us.) “Make few promises. Always speak the truth. Never speak evil of anyone. Keep good company or none. Live up to your engagements. Never play games of chance. Good character is above everything else. Keep your secrets if you have any. Never borrow if you can possibly help it. Do not marry until you can support a wife. Keep yourself honest…

Religious people seem to think so very little about adding to God’s word. Yet almost as “Sentries” standing near the first of the Bible, in the middle of the Bible and at the close of the Bible God warns – “do not add to the word.” ” You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you” (Deuteronomy 4:2). “Do…

Introduction: The book of Acts is an extremely important book because it gives us the beginning and history of the Lord’s church from about 33 A.D. to 62 A.D. Peter, who had been given the keys to open the kingdom or church (Matthew 16:18,19), is the main character of the first twelve chapters and Paul is the main character of chapters thirteen through twenty-eight. It has rightly been called the book of Conversions because we read of thousands obeying the…

Two well-to-do Christians, a lawyer and a merchant, joined the party that was going around the world. One day in Korea they saw a field by the side of the road, and in the field a boy pulled a crude plow while an old man held the plow handles and directed it through the rice paddy. The lawyer was amused and took a snapshot of the scene. “That’s a curious sight,” he said to the missionary who was interpreter and…

Often we find it hard to express our love for mother.  Perhaps the words of a six-year-old would be helpful.  Struggling with the mysteries of mathematics, he expressed his affection for his mother this way: “Mommy, I love you as many times as God can count.” Perhaps the following Mother’s Beatitudes might be helpful to our mothers, busy rearing their families and doing all that is involved in the function of their high office: “Blessed is the mother who understands…

Church growth always has been and always will be commensurate with the amount of teaching of the Word.  Paul said, “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase” (I Corinthians 3:6).  You show me a church that is not growing, and I will show you a church that is not sowing.  You show me a church that is not growing, and I will show you a church that is not going. One has but to read the Book…

It is not an easy task to instill God’s Word in our young people’s hearts until their characters are formed into Christ’s image, but with God’s help, parents must find a way to do it. It is not easy to take the time from the busy life we all live to pray together that God will have His way with each member of the family.  Parents who love God and their family will take some time for it. It is…

The passage reads, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  Unfortunately, some interpret faith in this verse to simply believing in Christ as God’s Son and accepting Him as one’s personal Savior.  John 3:16 certainly teaches that one is saved by faith.  However, we must understand that not all faith saves.  King Agrippa believed but was not saved (Acts 26:27).  The demons…

Many religious scholars believe that mechanical instruments of music were first introduced into public worship in 510 A.D.  Others contend that Pope Vitalian introduced them in 660.  Still others considered expert in the field point to 951, 1250, or even 1290 as possible dates. But what does it matter when instruments were first introduced?  If they were brought in after the days of the New Testament, and thus without sanction, authority, or even consideration from inspired penmen, they came too…

The most destructive habit . . . . . . . . . .Worry The greatest joy . . . . . . . . . . Giving The greatest loss . . . . . . . . . . . Loss of Self-respect The most satisfying work . . . . . . . . . . Helping Others The ugliest personality trait . . . . . . . . . . Selfishness The greatest “shot in…