A Good Rule

Everybody needs a rule to work by, and here is a good one: The whole church, and the furtherance of Truth, is more important than one man, or a few, and more important than one congregation or a few. The Word is to be preached (II Timothy 4:2), and ALL OF IT (Acts 20:27), and in a spirit of love of Truth (II Thessalonians 2:10) and hatred for all false ways (Psalm 119:104, 128). To “let error pass” is to declare that one cares nothing for Truth, cares nothing for the souls of men, and cares not if souls are lost. No man calling himself a Gospel preacher can afford to be in that position. And, he cannot allow himself to be compromised in spirit and heart that some man or some men stand between himself and the Truth! Our speaking and writing brethren, around the world, need to take this lesson most seriously!

Bill Jackson

A Good Working Rule

Everybody needs a rule to work by, and here is a good one: The whole church— and the furtherance of Truth—is more important than one man or a few, and more important than one  congregation or a few. We are to preach the Word (II Timothy 4:2) and all of it (Acts 20:27), and in a spirit of love of Truth (II Thessalonians 2:10) and hatred for all false ways (Psalms 119:104, 128).    

To “let error pass” is to declare that one cares nothing for Truth, cares nothing for the souls of men, and cares not if souls are lost. No man calling himself a Gospel preacher can afford to be in that position. And, he cannot allow himself to be compromised in spirit and heart by letting some man or men stand between himself and the Truth. Our speaking and writing brethren around the world need to take these matters most seriously.

Bill Jackson

Which Is More Important?

  1. Which is more important to you? Making sure your dog (or cat) gets fed every day or making sure that your child gets daily spiritual nourishment?
  2. Which is more important to you? Watching television or taking time for prayer and Bible study every day?
  3. Which is more important to you? The time you spend playing tennis (or fishing, hunting, golfing, etc.) or the time you spend with your children?
  4. Which is more important to you? The time you spend adorning your body or the time that you spend improving the inner man?
  5. Which is more important to you? What you think of last Sunday’s sermon or what God thinks of your response to the sermon?
  6. Which is more important to you? The preacher speaking to you at the door after worship or the preacher speaking to you through the sermon?
  7. Which is more important to you? The condition and appearance of your house or what goes on inside your house?
  8. Which is more important to you? The temperature in the church building or the spiritual temperature of the church which meets in the building?
  9. Which is more important to you? The number of people who show an interest in you or the number of people in whom you show an interest?
  10. Which is more important to you? The number of people who speak to you at church services or the number of people to whom you speak? 

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It is Hard to Convince Your Children

It is hard to convince your children that the work of the church is really important when you are not taking an active part in the work of the church.

It is hard to convince your children that faithfulness to the church is the most important loyalty in life when you permit them to forsake services to engage in other activities.

It is hard to convince your children that the church is the body of Christ when you are indifferent to the welfare of the members of that body.

It is hard to convince your children that they are to respect the church when you constantly complain and criticize the efforts of those who care enough to be doing something.

It is hard to convince your children that the church is the world’s most important institution when you give so little to finance the church’s work.

It is hard to convince your children that they can believe God’s Word if you do not believe Him enough to place the kingdom of God first in your life.

It is hard to convince your children that it is important to love your enemies when you hold grudges and have wrong attitudes toward those who do you wrong.

It is hard to convince your children that we must obey the laws of the land when we lie on our tax form and disregard speed limits.

It is hard to convince your children that it is important to teach others the gospel when we have never attempted to talk with our neighbors or friends about the truth.


It is hard to convince your children that we must stand against false doctrine and immorality when we remain silent when error is being propagated or practiced.

Author Unknown