Roman Catholic doctrine continues to be seen in the presbyterian practice of repentance. Whereas presbyterians may preach biblical repentance, some presbyterian procedures involve Roman Catholic penance in practice. Whereas preaching may not be legalistic, practice can be. It reminds us of the Saviour's warning to do as officialdom says, but not to do as they …
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Those who do not like the godly
The godly are a rare breed in our day. Even so, many people do what they can to avoid them – at least, to avoid those who will speak to them about the things that matter. The arts do not portray them adequately. Rather like references to sin and Sabbath, the conversation of the godly reminds …
The dangers of secularism
Secularism likes to promote itself as rational and moral. The problem is that it does not stop there but it seeks to impose its secular morality on others, while complaining that religion does the very same thing with its morality. "It takes one to know one." Human beings try to control others from the moment …
Donald's Thoughts 