a reflection of our culture and so often shows the sickness pervad ing our society today. If we would have strong Christians then let us not feed them on empty husks or even pablum. We realize there are differences between modern music. People want us to get used to it. If this is our destiny then we are involved in situation ethics. We know that some of the modern songs do have musical value, but there is not nearly enough emphasis on the message of salvation. The Gospel is good news! Let us emphasize that. The passage about which you have asked has to do with long hair. The Scripture reminds us that nature itself teaches us that long hair is a shame to a man. We see behavioristic attitudes heading for a single sex in many areas of life, such as clothing. It is interesting to realize that anthropologists have studied hundreds of different cul tures. In each case they have point ed out that their decline was di rectly attributable to this lack of distinction between male and fe male. Some may call us old fash ioned, but we may as well face facts.
Q. San Jose, Calif. "Should we be come involved in the war in the Middle East? With our policy of 'no win', we might be doing more harm to Israel by sending our boys there. One of my friends, who is a Jew, was asking how far we should go in criticizing the lews when we know God says He will hurt those who hurt His people? I love the lews, and I believe the Word of God. But what should be our stand?" A. As to our involvement in the Middle East dispute, we believe this is a governmental decision. We do owe help to the Jews be cause we have promised to help them, and we know the hate and envy which causes her enemies to seek her total destruction. They are God's chosen people. The promise of blessing and cursing cannot be bypassed. Just look at the decline and fall of nations and empires which have sought to bring her ruin. We do not agree to the policy you have stated of "no win". It is wrong in every way. We, with you, love the Jews, and we, too, believe the Word of God! This is not to minimize the Arabs in their plight. We must be sensi tive to all needs which are in volved in this respect. Q. *7 have been concerned about our modern music. Sometimes singers will use words of Jesus but how can such a thing be pleasing to Him, especially in churches? Also, could you clarify I Cor. 11: 14?" A. We should be concerned about what is known today as modern "music". It is often difficult even to understand the words. Music is
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