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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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Purity

The “New Testament Practices” page continues a brief examination of the ideals which Brethren have historically upheld. We now look at the ideal of purity. …

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The Prayer Covering

In our day many attempts are made to obliterate the lines of distinction between the sexes. Women cut their hair and sometimes dress like men, …

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The Trinity

In some of the chapters, already given, frequent reference has been made to the Trinity, the union of the three Persons–Father, Son, and Holy Ghost–in …

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The Laying-On Of Hands

The first article in the present series on New Testament Practices stated that during the Reformation in Europe, both the Roman Catholics and the Protestant …

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The Communion Service

The climaxing part of the Lovefeast as the New Testament describes it and as the Brethren have practiced it, is the Communion of the bread …

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