Nov 1990 - Editorial

There is a great need for us as disciples of the Lord Jesus to keep a balance between the doctrines we teach and the things we practise; In the last three articles of our series, The Disciple Life, emphasis is given to practical matters which relate to our day-to-day behaviour. Last month self-control was touched upon and this month our contributor offers sound, godly advice regarding expediency and conscience. Scriptural guidance is worthy of our consideration as Paul wrote, "Let no man seek his own but each his neighbour's good". In the matter of conscience he sums up our purpose of living by saying, "whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Cor. 10:24,31). Disciples who form God's house on earth according to the divine pattern, need to know how men ought to behave themselves in the house (1 Tim. 4:15).

Our Meditations in the Psalms direct our attention to the central theme of all disciple activity which was expressed so admirably in David's life: love for God, His house and His land. He loved the dwelling place because it was where God's glory could be seen and experienced. Here the will of God can be done to our pleasure. Here Jehovah can dwell on earth among men to His pleasure. Here the high praises of God can be set forth continually to His glory (Ps. 37:4; 84:4; 149:16). These are the three prime purposes of God in the human race today. Focus reminds us that, in tragic contrast, there are still dark corners in the earth where the gospel rays are shining through the chinks in the evil battlements. The work of the New Testament pioneers may yet bear fruit after many days (Acts 17:1; 2 Tim. 4:10).

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Editorial