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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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Regular Columns
Over the years the BRF Witness has carried a number of regular columns besides the News and Comments section. They include:
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- A Word About Words
- New Testament Teachings
- The Bread Basket
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- A Word About Words
- New Testament Teachings
- The Bread Basket
The Destiny of the Wicked
No one can read the Bible without being reminded of the displeasure of the Lord with those who deliberately refuse to walk in his ways.
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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 Anointing Service
James 5:13-16 describes a ministry in behalf of the sick. There are many views regarding the passage: The Protestant view generally ignores the instructions; the
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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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