direction. Without our even know ing it, the conscience can be seared and benumbed through repetitious conduct which may be displeasing to the Lord. In this concept we are bibliocentric since Scripture must be our central and final authority. Q. Vancouver, Wash. "In Revela tion 1:4 we read of the seven spirits of God. Just who are they?" A. We state immediately that they are certainly not seven Holy Spirits. There is only one Who is the third person of the eternal Godhead. It will help in understanding this question to consider Isaiah 11:1, 2, “ And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots: And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom, and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord." Here we find beautifully expressed the sevenfold fulness of the Spirit of God. This shows in a marked way the amplitude of His power. Q. Olympia, Wash. "What part should foreign missions have in a church as well as in the life of an individual believer? Do you think that a missionary program really stirs up a church?" A. There is no question but that a growing congregation is one which is vitally interested in the whole missionary program of the church around the world as well as here at home. In addition to praying for these ambassadors of the cross we should be willing to invest liberally in their outreach of faith. Some churches which are prospering spiritually have set up policies such Page 28
as for every dollar spent at home another dollar is expended for mis sions. That is certainly a commend able goal toward which to strive. There is no question but that mis sions give the church purpose and make it an active and effective wit ness for Christ. As we look onto the whitened harvest fields may our hearts be deeply challenged for what we can do for the Lord. Q. Tumwater,Wash. "Should Chris tians have life insurance as well as some kind of similar protection for property and possessions? What does the Bible teach on this sub ject?” A. There is nothing wrong or im proper with having insurance. In fact, handled wisely and in accord ance with good budgetary plan ning, this type of approach to life is most commendable. There is a danger many times that the things some people refer to as faith are really more aspects of presump tion. We need to be careful that we use the good common sense with which the Lord has endowed most all of us. In I Timothy 5:8 we read, "But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied his faith, and is worse than an infidel." Insurance is a method of modern protection and provision for our needs as well as for our loved ones. Q. Mt. Vernon, Wash. "Will a per son really be happy in heaven if he knows that his loved ones are in hell? Also will we recognize every one in heaven?" A. First of all, realize that the God of all the universe will do that which is absolutely just and right.
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