Dec 1996 - Editorial

by L. Burrows | Category: Editorial | Dec 1996

Editors are grateful for the help of contributors to this issue from far away places such as Ontario, British Columbia and Australia, as well as from the UK. This world-wide spread of our sources seems to have been; at least by human reckoning, adventitious, although we readily confess to the guidance by the Holy Spirit in such maters. It is encouraging to know that an interest in divine things continues in many places, in spite of the obvious spiritual declension now being experienced in many western nations.

One of the objectives of Needed Truth is to stimulate this interest, and if possible to direct it into profitable channels, before the Lord returns to claim for Himself those He has purchased at great cost. The signs of the times would suggest that the happy consummation cannot be long delayed. Scripture says that the last days will be grievous, for men will be 'lovers of self lovers of money, boastful, haughty, railers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy ... traitors, headstrong, puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding a form of godliness, but having denied the power thereof (2 Tim. 3:1-5). This indictment of modern society in its worldliness and rebellion against God was written two thousand years ago, but how accurate it is of present day attitudes!

Included in this issue is an article about Titus, Paul's faithful companion in some of his missionary journeys. He gave the apostle invaluable help in encouraging and exhorting the disciples. Titus was a man in whom Paul had complete confidence to visit cosmopolitan Corinth and help them overcome difficulties such as beset many churches of God today. He was a man of exemplary character whose dedication to the Lord's service earned the respect of many, and would be appreciated in any age.

L. Burrows | Dec 1996
Editorial