Mr. Hendrix is the General Director of American Sunday School Union
ized body. Even in the Old Testament there is a careful urging for things to be done in order and with proper care. One of the primary duties of the minister of God's Word is to make certain that, in the body of Christ, there is a correct functioning of every avenue of service. Some times this can be very difficult. Whenever working with distinct personalities it can be a situation filled with many problems. It is interesting to note Paul's emphasis on order in his various epistles. "Now concerning the col lection for the saints, as I have giv en order to the churches of Galatia,
even so do ye" (I Corinthians 16:1). Titus was reminded, "For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting" (Titus 1:5). Ev erything we know about God and His creation has to do with order. This is seen in every aspect of the universe around us. For this reason it is sad to see so many of our evan gelical churches characterized by disorder and confusion. Throughout history men have struggled to find ways of working together harmoniously. There is al ways a danger of running aground of another individual who seeks to express his talents similarly. We see Page 27
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