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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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