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RECAP NEWSLETTER - 7/18/4 Issue 14 As humans, we have differences in age, gender, size, etc. As Christians, we are all of one body, however, we have different responsibilities as well. As we progress in age throughout life, our Christian responsibilities are added to. This is a short study of the different responsibilities by gender and age.
Everyone.
Older Men
Older Women
Young Women
Young Men As we look over this list that the Bible provides for our benefit, where do we stand? Are we slack in certain areas? Sound doctrine? Sober minded? Loving? Discreet? Sound speech? These are the characteristics that should describe you at the various stages of life. The world portrays a different lifestyle opposite of what the Bible outlines for the different ages and genders. Remember, Christ is watching our testimony more than anyone else. Seek His favor first of all and in all.
"Everyone says to just take it easy and go with the flow. Well, what way
does water flow? "If you do not go far from the world, you will not go far with God."
ADDED RESOURCES
CURRENT EVENT RECAP As part of their simulated attack, China will be demonstrating that they can maintain air superiority during the conflict, which is "an essential element in any invasion of the island." It makes you wonder how they intend to maintain air superiority if it is understood that our carriers in the Pacific would head that direction. Another dangerous front that is connected is that we are right now moving major forces out of South Korea to help cope with the overstretching. We are moving out "hundreds of Abrams tanks, Bradley fighting vehicles, Humvees and artillery pieces". My point of concern revolves around the apparent show of force that may be necessary to keep in the region to prevent North Korea and/or China from engaging in conflicts with their neighbors, especially since China is now warning us not to sell arms to Taiwan. The element that they are using is of particular note because they mentioned that to continue to sell arms would hurt US/China bilateral relations. Hmmm... The research announced by agapepress.org regarding the aftermath of the Passion movie was not surprising to us here. Part of the report stated, "One of the most disappointing things the research revealed was the apparent lack of a direct evangelistic impact by the film. Less than one-tenth of one percent of the people who saw The Passion said they responded to it by making a profession of faith or accepting Christ as their Savior." Let me get this straight, because of a serious lack of discernment in the churches, they have endorsed a movie by which a large chunk of the millions in profits will go to the Catholic Church, and the only 'kickback' for 'evangelical' Christians is less than 1/10 of 1%!!! I can guarantee you the percentage of people who had a renewed interest in Catholicism was much larger than 1/10 of 1%! On the same-sex front, a Yukon judge has now legalized same-sex 'marriages', with the territorial government saying they won't fight it. A New York judge has dropped the charges against 'ministers' who 'married' same-sex couples. The debate in Australia regarding same-sex 'marriage' is starting to heat up, with the topic losing its edge in America. A growing number are starting to complain that with being so close to elections, Congress has better things to argue about than same-sex marriage. Rosie O'Donnell and her gay cruise trip with hundreds of Sodomites and their 'families' are receiving very little rebuke, instead they are flaunting their rebellious lifestyle before God. Fortunately, for them and us, our God is a God of Mercy who is willing to forgive them if they repent. Two times this week, attentive Christians got a rare view of the President and Vice-President on their personal views of homosexuals. Bush said, "What they do in the privacy of their house, consenting adults should be able to do" (Kutztown, Pa., boston.com - according to a White House transcript). If that wasn't enough, Cheney's daughter, Mary, is gay, and Mrs. Cheney recently stated, "First of all, people should be free to enter into their relationships that they choose." (theaustralian.news.com.au, CNN) I know these statements are not surprising to some, but they candidly show the heart of these people. For all the talk about how the President is Christian and takes a stand for marriage, etc., it amazing me that his actions and personal testimony speak more against him than anything he says in a public, televised speech. He, admittedly, takes a stand for marriage; but in light of his personal beliefs, his 'stands' are more legal than moral. "They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate." (reprobate: 'that which does not prove itself such as it ought') Titus 1:16 In the international front, it is alarming that one of the first cases the International World Court ruled on was a case that clearly intervened into areas it should not have. Attempting to mediate and decide regarding the Israel barrier clearly interfered in an internal matter, even bringing public rebuke for overstepping its bounds. If the IWC is already getting its feet wet in intervening in other country's internal affairs, how long will it be till they turn their vulturous gaze toward US affairs?
REMINDERS & PRAYER REQUESTS
Do not live for this world - seek Christ first and highest of all.
May God richly bless,
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