Discerning Good And Evil
John R. Vaughan

"There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Proverbs 14:12

How can we know what is right?

"Solid food is for full grown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses excercised to discern good and evil "
(Hebrews 5:14).

Here the apostle is saying that some were not able to tell the difference between what is good and what is evil, because they had not studied God's word.

Some today say they can see no wrong in certain things. However this does not mean the harm is not there! It may be as the writer of Hebrews wrote - they cannot discern good and evil.

Some want a specific statement from the Bible naming the sin in question before they think it is sinful. The world would not hold the book that listed every sin man has committed and can commit. On the other hand, the Bible does teach us how to "discern good and evil".

The following are some rules which will help any Christian discern good from evil.

1. Whatever weakens my Christian influence is wrong (Matthew 5: 16).

2. Whatever hinders me in performing my Christian duty is wrong (II Timothy 2:4).

3. Whatever places upon me an unequal yoke is sinful (I Corinthians 6: 19-20).

4. Whatever corrupts my body is evil (I Corinthians 6:19-20).

 5. Whatever corrupts my heart is sinful (Matthew 5:8; 15:19).

 6. What is doubtful is sinful (Romans 14:23).

Remember the requirements of the gospel are not there for the purpose of making the Christian life hard and difficult. The Lord does not require the Christian to sacrifice a single thing that is good for him. ❦

February Calendars
The February issue of the Activities Calendar and Men to Serve List is available in the foyer. Be sure to get your copy and be informed. 

Children's Class
Our youngsters meet each Sunday evening at 5:40 at the front of the auditorium for a few minutes of stories and songs. The scheduled teacher this evening is Greg Littleton.

Ladies' Work Group
The Ladies' Work Group is scheduled to meet tomorrow evening (Monday) at 7:00 in the annex. Ladies are requested to bring all completed baby items and table runners.

Jesus said, "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven." (Matt 5:16) It appears that God is greatly concerned about the image that I project. If I want to live right, will I not want to look right also.

UPCOMING AREA EVENTS:

        • Mar. 16, 2002 - Ladies'Day
        Orange Street church of Christ
        Speaker: Joyce Kidwell Stearsman