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The Brethren Card
This body of Christians originated early in the eighteenth century the church being a natural outgrowth of the Pietistic movement following the Reformation. Firmly accepts …
Legalism
During the past two years, the Brethren Practices page carried brief articles on each of seven ordinances and on each of five ideals, all of which have …
The Simple Life
The New Testament calls us to a simple life free from the high speed at which modern life moves and from the complicated way in …
Swearing Civil Oaths
An “oath” is a solemn declaration (based on an appeal to God or to some revered object) that one will speak the truth (or keep …
Divorce and Remarriage
Divorce is not approved in the Scriptures, and therefore the possibility of divorce and remarriage as an option should not even enter the minds of …
Going To Law
In the church at Corinth there were those who had disagreements among themselves, and instead of settling their differences peaceably, they hailed each other before …
Participation in War
Human life is sacred. One of the Ten Commandments says, “Thou shalt not kill (Exodus 20:13). God is the author of life. He formed man’s …
Extravagant and Immodest Dress
One of the clear statements included on “The Brethren Card” is related to outward apparel. It says that the Church of the Brethren “opposes on …
The Wearing of Jewelry
God placed the instructions found in 1 Timothy 2:9 and in 1 Peter 3:3 in the Bible for a definite purpose. 1 Timothy 2:9 says, …
Stewardship
A “steward” was an administrator of the affairs (the household and property) of a person of means. Tlie steward’s duties usually included such responsibilities as …