Jul 1985 - Editorial

WHEN God reveals His will to men, gives instructions for carrying it out and delegates the right to fulfil it, He expects it to be executed exactly to the letter. With revelation comes provision, which our main contributor this month puts under five sections. As in our case, if Israel was to make progress in possessing the land then they would only succeed in the strength and armour of God. We have seen at Al how human failure can hinder possession. Thankfully, the Lord in His grace makes provision for this, but on His terms, by the separation of and separation from the offending persons. To be followed by preparation for renewed service. There is always in the execution of His will unlimited resources and no cuts are contemplated.

Success in divine things rests upon God's delegated authority and human accountability. Israel were authorized to possess the land by the highest authority in the universe, and linked to such right was the almighty power of Jehovah. With this clear mandate to fulfil, it was becoming for them to commit themselves anew at Ebal as they had done at Sinai so that they may receive the reward. What the Lord provided, so that Israel could inherit, He can do for us today so that we may inherit among them that are sanctified.

In the doing of His will there are different levels of perception as outlined by another contributor. For this also God makes provision. Riches can be a hindrance to the progress of God's work on earth as well as a blessing. The Lord Jesus puts riches, the result of business acumen, into their proper perspective. To accumulate them at the expense of eternal reward is folly, and to seek them first instead of the furtherance of His kingdom is spiritual myopia.

Finally, God provided for men to be the custodians of public service, not women; a principle detailed so clearly in both the Old and the New Testaments. Focus reports how another ancient landmark has been removed by modern religious leaders.

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Editorial