of Paul. They use Acts 28:28 to sup port their erroneous contention and only accept Romans, I and II Corin thians, Galatians, the Pastoral Epis tles. It is sad to see some good churches split wide open on this sub ject. If those who hold to these views would only approach the unsaved with the same vigor that they would proselytize and confuse believers, it might be something of note. We at Biola are highly opposed to this sys tem of teaching. While we do be lieve in dispensations, or God’s deal ing with mankind through different periods, we cannot and do not go along with these extreme dispensa- tionalists. Q. San Bernardino, Calif. — “Would you please explain how the sins of the fathers are visited upon the chil dren9 Must I bear the sins of my grandparents ?” A. This is taken from the Ten Com mandments where we read that a failure to keep the law will result in God’s bringing judgment to the children down to the “third and fourth generation of them that hate me” (Ex. 20:5). This passage does not teach that when parents sin their children bear the spiritual results or judgment. This wouldn’t allow any one to make a choice for the Saviour on his own. Yet there is a sense in which from the physical realm, the negligence, indifference, and short comings of parents have resulted in problems for their offspring. Use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco is a class ic example of this for which any medical authority will vouch. The children are not to suffer spiritually for the sins of the parents, but often times they do bear the scars physi cally, as well as emotionally, mental ly, and financially, of what their par ents have done, or perhaps have failed to do. Q. Kansas City, Mo. — “I wonder if
there is anything I can do to save our marriage? My husband and I have been together 23 years and have three grown children. I realize that when I don’t feel well, I’m irri table and short w ith him. This is breaking up our marriage. I need help. What can I do?” A. You have already come part of the way with a realization of your need and shortcomings. Christian wives are at all times to be in sub jection to their own husbands, while their husbands are to have supreme love for their wives. Are you mak ing sure that you’re getting plenty of rest? If your irritability is the cause of a physical problem, it would be well to check with your physician. Make sure you’re not going here and there, even though the meetings may be uplifting, so that when your hus band is home you have no energy or interest. Ask the Lord to give you strength and patience when you see pressure points coming. Then, think twice before you speak once. Try to keep your mind on the Lord instead of on your own physical condition. Anyone who thinks only of himself usually will begin to feel down. Practice the presence of the Holy Spirit in your own heart and life. See to it that you make your home as cheerful and as bright as possible. Do not let those irritable feelings assert themselves. Q. Phoenix, Ariz. — “/ am concerned about I Corinthians 11:1-16 concern ing how a woman should cover her head with a hat. Verse 15 explains that long hair is the covering given to her. I’ve tried to make a thorough study of this portion and still won der why there are some of the fash ions displayed in churches today. This might also have an effect on men’s long hair!” A. The problem is not as easily solved as one may think. Preaching would probably not have a great
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