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October 18, 2026

The Bible Is Clear About Sexuality

Couple holding hands

In a recent study, a majority of churchgoers expressed the belief that the Bible was not clear in its teachings about homosexuality. In other words, most of them did not believe the Bible was clear about “whether homosexuality is morally acceptable.”

However, the problem is not that the Bible is unclear; it is that people do not want to accept what the Bible teaches or are afraid of offending those who have given themselves over to this sinful behavior.

Let us be reminded of a few points.Continue Reading

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September 13, 2026

Oh Hold Them Back

Jesus after appearing before Pilate

In a plot to have Jesus put to death, the chief priests and elders brought Him before the Roman governor Pilate. After examining Him, Pilate found “no guilt in Him” (John 18:38) and knew that it was “because of envy they had handed Him over” (Matthew 27:18). Once he found out that Jesus had claimed to be the Son of God (John 19:7), he “made efforts to release Him” (John 19:12), but the mob demanded His death, such that Pilate was afraid they would turn violent.

“When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but rather a riot was starting he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, ‘I am innocent of this Man’s blood; see to that yourselves’” (Matthew 27:24).

Pilate knew Jesus was innocent, but refused to stand up to the mob that demanded His death. He washed his hands to signify that he was absolving himself of responsibility. If they wanted to kill Jesus, he would not participate, but neither would he intervene to deliver Him from them.Continue Reading

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August 16, 2026

Everybody Has a Line

Woman at Sunset

In discussions about immodest clothing and how we should define that, brethren have generally fallen into two camps:

  1. Those who draw a line between what is modest and immodest.
  2. Those who reject the practice of drawing such lines.

Those in the second group are often very critical of those in the first. They may describe the idea of a line between modest and immodest clothing as being “legalistic.” They might say that those who try to define a line are making rules that God never made.

However, the reality is that everybody has a line.Continue Reading

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July 19, 2026

Do Not Be Unequally Yoked

Yoke of Oxen

Paul issued the following warning to the church in Corinth:

“Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? Or what harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever? Or what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said, ‘I will dwell in them and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. Therefore, come out from their midst and be separate,’ says the Lord. ‘And do not touch what is unclean; and I will welcome you. And I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to Me,’ says the Lord Almighty” (2 Corinthians 6:14-19).

What does it mean to be “bound together” or “unequally yoked” (KJV) with unbelievers? How does this instruction apply to us today? Let us consider a few points.Continue Reading

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June 14, 2026

How Often Should We Assemble?

Empty pews

I do not know where the quote originated, but I have often heard brethren say that the church is just twenty years behind the world. In other words, when certain behaviors or attitudes are embraced by the world around us (whether it is regarding divorce, the use of alcohol, gender roles, etc.), they often make their way into the church after twenty years or so.

For those of us in churches of Christ, another variation to this statement relates to the practices, doctrines, and attitudes that become popular in the denominational world. In twenty years or so, we can expect the things we see in the religious world around us to start appearing among our brethren.

If that is the case, we need to be aware of a trend in the religious world regarding attendance at the assemblies of a local church.Continue Reading

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May 17, 2026

Is Bad Language Good for You?

Angry Man

The New Testament is clear that Christians are to keep their speech pure (Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 4:6; James 3:9-12; et al.). During the trial of Jesus, when Peter was desperate to convince others that he was not one of His disciples, he “began to curse and swear” (Matthew 26:74). Clearly, this type of language is not compatible with the life of a disciple.

However, a recent article from Time discussed the surprising health benefits of swearing. The article listed the following “benefits”:Continue Reading

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