indecency. We should let law offic ials know that we are willing to stand behind them in every way possible as they seek to maintain law and order. To report such a person is still a demonstration of love both for the innocent who might be hurt, as well as the indi vidual himself. This is why a police officer gives out tickets. It does help to support the law. Q. Everett, Wash. “A friend asked me to explain Psalm 137. I realize it is a prophecy for the lews, but the last verse has me puzzled." A. This Psalm basically has to do with the Jews and their captivity in Babylon. Some think the Psalm ist may be David himself, although the Spirit of Cod does not reveal that to us. It does not seem too likely since he did not live in the time of the captivity. The verse in question states, “ Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones." Of the 150 Psalms there are less than a dozen which invoke a curse not on personal enemies but those who are against Cod. These Psalms also emphasize the holiness of Cod, as well as His love. Here we see His judgment upon those who are against His will. Notice the two previous verses which indicate further the destruction befalling all who seek to destroy Cod's chosen people. We recall what happened to evil Haaman. The Lord's pur pose is to keep the stream clear from which the Messiah would be born. Cod's judgment revealed here is upon those who have de filed His Word and truth. In His sovereignty punishment will be meted out.
Q. Newport, Wash. “ The Bible says that to be a minister one must be called of God (Rom. 1:1), filled with His Spirit (Eph. 5:8), and have a knowledge of His Word (II Tim. 3:18). Where do we find in the Bible that we must go to a theo logical school or seminary?" A. The answer is rather obvious: nowhere. Scripture does not enjoin us to go to grammar school,high school, or college. The question is how we can be most effective for the Lord. The danger is that many of the cults have been started by those who have taken verses out of their context only to confuse people. We encourage as much education as possible but not at the expense of one's faith. While Dwight L. Moody never got be yond grammar school God blessed him greatly. And yet he selected Dr. R. A. Torrey as his right-hand man when the Bible Institute was started. He realized he was not qualified for such a position. God can certainly take a man who does not have an education and use him. In His providence, how ever, He has provided us with brains and abilities to be employed for His glory. Theological schools do appear in the Word of Cod (I Sam. 19:18-20; II Kings 2:5). These were the schools of the prophets of which Samuel and Elijah were appointed leaders. Paul testifies of his seminary experience in Acts 22:3. (Acts 5:34 tells us who Gam aliel was.) We earnestly believe that it is highly advisable to go to a school where the Word of Cod is taught, believed, proclaimed, and to become saturated with the Scripture and what godly men have written concerning it. Page 19
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