make the effort to cast aside “all things" that do not bring honor and glory to Him. The "also” means “in addition to” the thirfgs listed in verse 5. Though “all things” is lit erally the same as is found in 1:16, it has an entirely different meaning. Here t h e complementary phrase, “like the following,” must be under stood. The sins that he lists are a con tinuation of those found in verse 5. (For a similar passage see Eph. 4: 25-31.) “Wrath.” Not all wrath is evil (v. 6; Eph. 4:26). But since our “smolderings” are never impar tial and are always built on imper fect knowledge, they are best set aside entirely (James 1:19, 20). an extra copy of this publication, please pass it along to a friend so that he may also enroll in the Plan and receive these helpful monthly features from the broadcasts. Since all materials from the Biola radio programs are included in the BROADCASTER, publica tion is generally completed near the end of the specific month. Your patience is greatly appreciated. □ I would like to become a mem ber of the Biola Fellowship. Biola Fellowship Members re ceive a packet of envelopes (24 to expire in two years for monthly contributions). I am enclosing $............................ this month, and would like to send $.................................. monthly for the ministries of Biola.
as one unit. Now we are commanded to walk in such a manner as will glorify our Lord (2:6; I John 2 :6). “Then, when you lived in them.” Note that here lived and walked are synonymous. These things are the environment of the unbeliever in which he revels, grows, and devel ops. Only the grace of God can take a person out of such a situation and give him the power not to return (Rom. 7:15-25). Verse 8. “And now you yourselves” is an emphatic call to finish the work begun at conversion, i.e., to “put away” all the remnants of the old life of sin. We are to renounce all that is not of God (cp. Phil. 3:7, 8). Let us heed his words. We also must If you are not receiving copies of the BROADCASTER monthly, you may have them come to your home or office automatically by be ing a member of the Biola Fellow ship. This is a group of faithful donors who invest monthly in the distinctive m in is trie s of Biola schools and colleges. Specific monthly amounts are not set; this is a matter between you and the Lord. In maintaining this 58-year-old work for the Saviour, we have found that faithfulness on the part of God’s stewards is the important thing. You are invited to become co-la borers with us in this vital testi mony. The investment you make will bring you this publication monthly, hereafter, without your request. If you are already a member of the Fellowship and have received
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