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Editorial:-

POSTMODERN INTOLERANCE

One of the sad situations of the postmodern mindset is the tolerance of anything and everything in spite of its moral implication. According to them, there is nothing absolute, no universal truth or standard.
     So, no one has the right to 'judge' the view of another. Even if they say 2 plus 2 is 22, we have to accept and acknowledge that they have the right to consider so, in spite of what we hold to be true!
     And the paradox is if we disagree, they stamp us as old-fashioned and intolerant and they will never tolerate that intolerance!
Moral Perversion
This moral perversion and confusion in the society have resulted in utter indiscipline and disorder in every realm; because no one dares to question the error and evil, fearing a backlash from these modern ideologists.
     Sadly, this same attitude of the society has crept into the church also. As a result, no one is prepared to hear words of rebuke, admonition or correction the way scripture is supposed to function (2Timothy 3:16, 17).
     The leadership happily continues with the regular activities, but no effort is put to maintain discipline and holiness in the local church. Even the so-called professional preachers and teachers refuse to address such confusing and chaotic issues among the believers.
     Whether as an individual, families or assemblies everybody continues with the same the fallen, failed situation, and no one dares to intervene.
Dangerous situation
This is a dangerous situation! Notice two scripture passages:
     "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!" (Isa. 5:20).
     "He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD" (Pro. 17:15).
     God hates such reversal of moral values. Disregarding the difference between right and wrong, they appreciate immorality. Even they put down anyone who stands for truth, decency and morality. In fact, it is imitation of the Satanic tactic we see in the Garden of Eden when he projected his lie as true, and God's truth as lie (Gen. 3:4, 5).
Divine Displeasure
If we silently or actively help someone to continue with his/her unjust and evil way of life, we attract divine displeasure. Isaiah pronounces woe against such.
     It is high time that believers re-emphasize the authority of the scripture and not follow the worldly pattern of permissiveness and tolerance. Let us not hesitate to expose the error and evil, irrespective of the persons involved.
     Yes, with much prayer and humility let's make every effort to help the saints walk in holiness and justice. Let us explore this topic of discipline in the church and its various aspects.

Yours in His service,


Outline:-

Restoration and Victory (As seen in the days of Samuel)

1.     The people lamented, - -      1Samuel 7:2  
2.     They put away strange gods, -      1Samuel 7:3. 
3.     They gathered together, - -      1Samuel 7:6
4.     Offered a sucking lamb, - -      1Samuel 7 9
5.     Gained the victory, - - -      1Samuel 7:10
5.     Set a up a testimony, - -      1Samuel 7:12
5.     Samuel continued to circuit
to Bethel, Gilgal, And Mizpah
and returned home to Ramah,      1Samuel 7:16

_____Sir ROBT. MATHESON

Anecdote: - 1

Hidden Sin of the Decent Man

On October 7, 1969 the Montreal, Canada police force went on strike. Because of what resulted, the day has been called 'Montreal's Night of Terror' or 'Black Tuesday'.
     A burglar and a policeman were slain. Forty-nine persons were wounded or injured in rioting. Nine bank holdups were committed, almost a tenth of the total number of holdups the previous year. There were 17 robberies at gunpoint.
     Usually disciplined, peaceful citizens joined the riffraff and went wild, smashing some 1000 plate glass windows in a stretch of 21 business blocks in the heart of the city, hauling away stereo units, radios, TVs and wearing apparel. While looters stripped windows of valuable merchandise, professional burglars entered stores by doors and made off with truckloads of goods.
     A smartly dressed man hurried down a street with a fur coat over each arm with no police around, anarchy took over.
     Doesn't speak of the fallen, sinful heart of man, however civilized and decent he is. That's why the scripture says, "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; Who can know it?' (Jer 17:9)

____ Source: Unknown

Anecdote: - 2

Backslider Restored

Many years ago, a preacher was going to a Sunday morning service to remember the Lord Jesus with the Lord's Supper. As he was passing through a village, saw a Christian chopping wood to cook the Sunday dinner.
     Realizing that he was a faithful believer earlier but backslidden now, stopped and shouted to him, "The Lord is coming, brother, the Lord is coming". He did not say anything more.
     Those words reminding of the Lord's return pierced through his heart and cut his conscience. Within no time he was restored to the Lord and His people.

____ Source: Unknown

Worthy Quotes:
"If you have one gift to give your children, let it be discipline."
_______ H. Ross Perot
"Discipline is the hidden ingredient that turns nobodies into somebodies."
__________Author Unknown
"Righteous, godly discipline is necessary in order to maintain the character of the church."
_____ William MacDonald

 

 

Grace & Peace e-periodical
Vol. 21 No. 03 May - June 2026

In this issue: -

Editorial: Postmodern Intolerance

Perspective: Assembly Discipline

Practical: Right Relationships

Outline: Restoration and Victory

Study:  The Outcome of Victorious Life

Reflections:  Six Divine Assurances

Anecdote-1 Hidden Sin of the Decent Man

Anecdote:- 2 Death to Self

24/6/26

More:- An index for all studies

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