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Since the Bible teaches that baptism is an essential part of my relationship with Christ (Mark 16:16; Galatians 3:27; Romans 6:3-5, etc.), then it behooves me to make sure that my baptism is pleasing to the one who has given the ordinance. It isn’t to please family, my church or myself. I can only strive to please the Lord. “For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still striving to please men, I should not be a servant of Christ” (Galatians 1:10).
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Identity is quite important. If you want to fly, get a driver's license, open a bank account, etc., you must show proper ID. Because there are so many fake IDs floating around, proper documents must be produced. In the same way, the body of Christ, his church, must have a proper ID. The proper records, the Bible, give a definite description.
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Shakespeare’s Hamlet pondered the question: “To be, or not to be. That is the question.” In the following pages, we want to deal with the question: “To play, or not to play. That is the question.” The question continues as it has through many centuries and divisions in the body of Christ as to whether or not it is acceptable to use instruments of music in worship to God.
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We know she would not like for the spotlight to be placed on her, that is one trait of a true servant's heart (Matthew 6:3). However, Susan's sermon of unselfish servitude was preached each and every day and we need to remember. Many have been recipients of wonderful meals either in her home or brought to yours. She was always concerned that no one be forgotten when showers were to be given, wedding or baby. Several were celebrated in her home while she assisted with others. Unless out-of-town or ill, she attended them all, even when she did not feel…
