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There are some things that we know are wrong. We must
abstain from them and encourage others to do likewise. The way to life
is strait and narrow. Wrong ways may seem right to those who do not
know nor believe the truth. The Scriptures reveal a way which is right
and cannot be wrong.
IT CANNOT BE WRONG to accept the Scriptures as an
infallible and all-sufficient standard of authority in all matters of a
spiritual nature. The Scriptures are "given by inspiration of God, and
are profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for
instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect,
thoroughly furnished unto all good works." (2 Tim. 3:16,17). We learn
from James that "whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty and
continueth therein shall be blessed in his deeds. (Jas. 1:25). We learn
from 2 Pet. 1:3 that we have "all things that pertain unto life and
godliness." Manmade creeds such as the Catholic Catechism, the Baptist
Manual, the Methodist Discipline, the Presbyterian Confession of Faith,
the Book of Mormon, the Watchtower Publications, etc., are NOT inspired
of God! They do NOT constitute the will of God! Those who follow them
worship in vain and are Destined to be rooted up! (Matt. 15:8,9,13). We
beseech you to turn from these Satan-inspired books to the Holy
Scriptures that are inspired of God!
IT CANNOT BE WRONG to believe that God is and that Jesus
Christ is the Son of God. In Heb. 11:6 we are told that it is
impossible to please God without faith. Jesis saod. "For if ye believe
not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins." (Jno. 8:24). some of the
signs and wonders performed by Jesus have been recorded by inspiration
in order to produce faith in the deity of Jesus.
IT CANNOT BE WRONG for alien sinners to "repent and be
baptized...in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins,"
because this is exactly what Peter commanded some to do in Acts 2:38.
To further show the essentiality of water baptism in God's plan of
salvation, your attention is called to Mk. 16:16 where Jesus Christ
said, "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that
believeth not shall be damned." Peter asserts in 1 Pet. 3:21 that
"baptism doth also now save us." Friends, be not deceived into thinking
that baptism is not essential to salvation.
IT CANNOT BE WRONG for a child of God to wear the name
"Christian". Consider God's Word. "And the disciples were called
Christians first in Antioch." (Acts 11:26). The apostle Paul endeavored
to persuade men to be CHRISTIANS. (Acts 26:28) According to Peter's
statement in 1 Pet. 4:16 we should be willing to suffer
as a Christian and thus glorify God in this name. Denominational names
such as Mormons, Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians,
Pentecostals, Seventh Day Adventists, etc., are NOT authorized in God's
Book and should NOT be worn by children of God! Yes, there is
definitely something in a name!
IT CANNOT BE WRONG to sing praises unto God in our
worship without the Use of mechanical instruments of music such as
organs, pianos, guitars, violins, banjos, etc. We are commanded in the
New Testament to sing. (Col. 3:16; Eph. 5:19; Heb. 2:12; 13:15).
Nowhere are we authorized to play in worship. We must not add to God's
commands. To play an instrument in worship is to add. This is sinful!
IT CANNOT BE WRONG for a local church to have elders to
oversee the Flock that is among them and to have deacons to serve as
special servants. (Phil. 1:1; 1 Pet. 5:1-3). To add either another
organization or other "officers" is sinful!
IT CANNOT BE WRONG for a local church to engage in the
works of evangelism and relief. (1 Tim. 3:14,15; 1 Thes. 1:8; Acts
13:1-5; Phil. 4:14-16; Acts 6:1-16; 1 Tim. 5:16). There is no authority
for a church to build or maintain either missionary organizations or
benevolent organizations. Such constitute lawlessness or
iniquity! Calling a society a "church" or a "home" does NOT authorize
such! It is sinful! (2 Jno. 9; Col. 3:16; 1 Cor. 4:6).
IT CANNOT BE WRONG to be pure in heart and clean in
life. Jesus said, "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see
God." (Matt. 5:8). We learn from Titus 2:11,12 that we should deny
ourselves of ungodliness and worldly lusts and live soberly,
righteously and godly in this present world. James tells usto keep
ourselves "unspotted from the world." (Jas. 1:27). We are not to
conform to the world, but be transformed. It is imperative that we
abstain from fleshly lusts that war against the soul. Christians should
not participate in such things as drinking strong drink, dancing,
gambling, cursing, swearing, smoking, wearing immodest clothing,
telling
filthy jokes, etc.
It is never wrong to follow God's instructions and it is
never right to do wrong! Let us earnestly endeavor to do that
which cannot be wrong!
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