Monday, Sept. 6th 2010

Bible Thoughts – “The Demons Also Believe, and Shudder.” (Ja. 2:19)

We live in a country where most proclaim belief in Christ and the Bible, and yet most don’t obey the Will of Christ in the Bible. How is that possible? The reality is the religious climate of our time is fully embracing the concept of “Belief Only.” Simply put, as long as someone believes that Jesus is the Son of God, and that He was raised and is coming again, that is all that is needed to be saved. Tele-evangelists and denominationalists alike tell people to simply “ask Jesus to come into your heart.” This is a mental acknowledgement of belief, and constitutes salvation for many.

The Bible speaks about the condition of those who believe but do not obey. And we can share passages about baptism and works and obedience with our friends, but they still contend that believe in Jesus is all that they need to do. Well, maybe it is time to consider … demons. The fact is: if believing that Jesus is the Son of God is all that is required to go to heaven, then Satan and all his demons are going to heaven! Let me demonstrate:

Denominational View: [John 3:16-18 ONLY] – 1) Believes Jesus to be the Son of God. 2) Believes Him to be al-powerful. 3) Believes Him in all fear. 4) Humble yourself before Him. Once these four criteria are met, one becomes a saved soul, without reference to baptism or faithfulness.

But now note: [Mark 5:1-13] – 1) The demon believed Jesus was the Son of God (v7). 2) The demon believed Jesus is al-powerful (v12-13). 3) The demon believed in fear of Jesus (v7,10). 4) The demon humbled himself before the Lord (v10,12).

According to popular religious positions in our country… this demon is saved! But such cannot be so, for Jesus Himself said the “eternal fire…has been prepared for the devil and his angels” (Mt. 25:41).

Well then, how do we harmonize the truth of Scripture? How is it possible that belief is necessary to be saved (John 3:16), but belief alone is not enough to access the matchless grace of God?

The answer is found in James 2:14-24:

“What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,’ and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that? Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself.” (14-17)

“You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder. But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that faith without works is useless? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar? You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of works, faith was perfected… You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone.” (19-24)

This article is intended to bring about two results: 1) For our religious friends to understand that one cannot believe in Jesus unto salvation without obeying Jesus. His works for us are required by Him. To belief but not obey is to be like the shuddering demon. To believe unto obedience in baptism and faithfulness is to be a child of God. 2) Most are unaware that James chapter 2 is not written concerning the non-Christian. It is actually a message to God’s people. You are now a Christian, baptized into Christ. Can we recognize our continued relationship with the King is not about putting our belief on auto pilot, but daily committing ourselves to living for Jesus and fulfilling the works of God with diligence?

May today be a day defined as “you and Christ.” I live because He lives. I will live because He will return. And so today, I live for Him!

Monday, Aug. 30th 2010

Bible Thoughts — Letter from a “friend” (reprint from last week… still relevant)

Dear Local Church Member,

I heard that you were having a gospel meeting this week. At least, I heard your elders have scheduled one for you to attend. Listen, I know you will hear a lot of reasons why you ought to attend the meeting faithfully, but as your friend, I want to ask you to disregard those arguments. I’m aware of the passages brethren use, like “let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near…” (Heb. 10:24-25). This passage is used to teach that God’s people are so interested in building one another up spiritually, that they would never miss an opportunity scheduled by their elders for that exact purpose. But listen, real brethren ought to be able to encourage themselves; God does not expect you to play a sacrificial role for the sake of their spiritual development.

I’ve heard the verses from Romans 12 about brotherly love: “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord…” (Ro. 12:10-11). And yes, this passage does seem to suggest that the good of brethren and the team ought to be more important to us than our own pleasures. And yes, it seems that should be reflected in your attendance this week. But hear me out: this letter was written to Christians centuries ago, long before such things as television or school functions were ever created. God no longer expects you to honor this principle.

And yes, I was there a few months ago when your preacher taught on Matt. 16:24 – “And He was saying to them all, ‘If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take us his cross daily and follow Me.” I heard him show you that “take up his cross” is a willingness to live a life of worldly sacrifice for the sake of Christ’s honor. And “daily” means that such decisions must be made just as valiantly on Thursday night of a gospel meeting week as on any given Sunday morning. But seriously, are a few forsaken worship services…a few disregarded times to help brethren and honor God…are they really going to represent a dropped cross before the Messiah? I think not.

Finally, preachers and elders will appeal strongly to your love for God, as to why you should attend your meeting faithfully. “By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and observe His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome” (I Jn. 5:1-3). Sound familiar? This passage seems to indicate that people who love God WANT to do what He asks, faithfully and fully; out of love! God commands His people to sing together (Col. 3:16), grow in faith together (II Pe. 3:18), assemble together (I Co. 14:26). At the very least He makes His commandments clear through examples among brethren. But listen carefully: you cannot help how you feel. If you feel tired this evening, you can’t help that. And God doesn’t expect your love for Him or His people to trump personal feelings of fatigue, stress… you know, taking care of yourself.

In the end, you still have decisions to make this week, based on the choice of your elders to structure this meeting for you. Whatever you do, don’t think about what Jesus said: “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things [every need] will be added unto you.” If you do, it will certainly destroy all of my previous points.

Your Friend, Satan

I mean…Anonymous

Monday, Aug. 23rd 2010

Bible Thoughts — Letter from a “friend”

Dear Local Church Member,

I heard that you were having a gospel meeting starting on Sunday. At least, I heard your elders had scheduled one for you to attend. Listen, I know you will hear a lot of reasons why you ought to attend the meeting faithfully, but as your friend, I want to ask you to disregard those arguments. I’m aware of the passages brethren use, like “let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near…” (Heb. 10:24-25). This passage is used to teach that God’s people are so interested in building one another up spiritually, that they would never miss an opportunity scheduled by their elders for that exact purpose. But listen, real brethren ought to be able to encourage themselves; God does not expect you to play a sacrificial role for the sake of their spiritual development.

I’ve heard the verses from Romans 12 about brotherly love: “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord…” (Ro. 12:10-11). And yes, this passage does seem to suggest that the good of brethren and the team ought to be more important to us than our own pleasures. And yes, it seems that should be reflected in your attendance next week. But hear me out: this letter was written to Christians centuries ago, long before such fun as television or school functions were ever created. God no longer expects you to honor this principle.

And yes, I was there a few months ago when your preacher taught on Matt. 16:24 – “And He was saying to them all, ‘If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take us his cross daily and follow Me.” I heard him show you that “take up his cross” is a willingness to live a life of worldly sacrifice for the sake of Christ’s honor. And “daily” means that such decisions must be made just as valiantly on Thursday night of a gospel meeting week as on any given Sunday morning. But seriously, are a few forsaken worship services…a few disregarded times to help brethren and honor God…are they really going to represent a dropped cross before the Messiah? I think not.

Finally, preachers and elders will appeal strongly to your love for God, as to why you should attend your meeting faithfully. “By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and observe His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome” (I Jn. 5:1-3). Sound familiar? This passage seems to indicate that people who love God WANT to do what He asks, faithfully and fully; out of love! God commands His people to sing together (Col. 3:16), grow in faith together (II Pe. 3:18), assemble together (I Co. 14:26). At the very least He makes His commandments clear through examples among brethren. But listen carefully: you cannot help how you feel. If you feel tired on Monday night, you can’t help that. And God doesn’t expect your love for Him or His people to trump personal feelings of fatigue, stress… you know, taking care of yourself.

In the end, you still have decisions to make all week, based on the choice of your elders to structure this meeting for you. Whatever you do, don’t think about what Jesus said: “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things [every need] will be added unto you.” If you do, it will certainly destroy all of my previous points.

Your Friend, Satan

I mean…Anonymous

Monday, August 16th 2010

Bible Thoughts — (article by David Osteen… would make a great sermon!)

“It Doesn’t Take Talent…”

I was listening the other day to some Sport’s Radio talk show hosts lamenting the hometown Houston Astros who are off to the worst start in baseball.  But the complaining, from both broadcasters and callers, was not the abhorrent lack of skill or talent on the team this year.  We all knew that and expected it ahead of time.  Rather, it was the lack of “fire” or “desire” that the players seem to exhibit in practice, warm up, and in game time.  One announcer put it best by saying, “You don’t need talent to hustle.”  In this town, and for true sports fans, that’s what we want to see.  Regardless of circumstances we want guys who will try, who will fight, who will give it their all.  We can forgive them for not being the most talented (after all, they are more talented than us), but we are less lenient on those who just don’t put in the effort.

When it comes to being a disciple of Christ, we need to understand that principle that “It doesn’t take talent to hustle.”  The scriptures don’t refer to it as “hustle” of course; but rather, it is called “zeal”.  And it is an undeniable truth that “zeal” has virtually nothing to do with talent.  That is, one can exhibit a maximum amount of zeal and yet have zero talent.  Just take a quick look at the pop culture phenomenon “American Idol”, and you will see tens of thousands of people who are exuberantly zealous and completely void of talent.  As a Christian, a lack of talent will never hinder our service to the Lord, but a lack of zeal will.  It doesn’t take talent to go to bible class, go to worship service, to pray, to sing, to partake of the Lord’s supper, to follow a sermon, or even to give (Lk 21:1-4 – Poor Widow).  It just takes zeal.

Zeal is not an ability… it is a choice; and it is also a “purpose” that should possess every disciple of Christ. For Christ, “… gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.” (Titus 2:14)  It was purposed within us as Christians to be zealous for the works of our Savior.  None of the works described in Chapters 2 or 3 take talent, they all merely take “will” and “zeal”; not abilities, but choices.  Christ chose us in giving Himself to redeem us, and He expects us to choose Him daily by choosing to live zealously in righteousness.  We must not blame our lack of service to the Lord on a lack of “talent” that He has not given us.  Service to God doesn’t require talent!  Lack of service can only be blamed on one thing… ourselves; our own lack of heart.

May we also see the blessing that zeal is not a talent but a choice.  When looking at the Holy Apostles, chosen by our Lord, what made them so equipped to serve as preachers and teachers.  Were they scholars?  Were they scribes, or priests, or religiously talented leaders?  NONE OF THE ABOVE!  They were fishermen, a tax collector, a tentmaker.  They were possibly talented at their jobs, but hardly in any religious or leadership sense.  They were ordinary when it came to talent, but they were extraordinary when it came to zeal. They were zealous to the point of death, for serving the Lord Jesus Christ.   It is a blessing that the Lord is not basing our worth as a disciple upon our talents, skills, or abilities.  He is looking at our will and our zeal; that is, are we willing to do His will, and are we willing to do it with zeal.

So take a long good hard look at yourself and ask this question, “Am I zealously doing the Lord’s will?”  If you are not, may you have a heart of repentance to begin serving the Lord as you should… as He desires.  If you are, then may I simply encourage you to “excel still more.” (I Thessalonians 4:1) Let us ner forget, that the Lord will forgive us for not being talented; but He will not be so lenient if we lack zeal for His will. (I Jn 5:3; Rev. 2:10; II Thessalonians 1:7-9)

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Bible Thoughts — (A follow-up article to David Osteen’s sermon last Thursday)

I would certainly like to first extend my great thanks to the Elders and Brethren at the Eastside church for inviting me to participate in the Vacation Bible School this year.  Joshua got to come with me every day but once, and he absolutely loved it.  Thank you for your wonderful service to the Lord in assisting to train and encourage young people in the truth of God’s word.

But I know it wasn’t all about the kids.  There was the adult class too.  And I am thankful for the great attendance, participation, and study that you engaged in.  During my lesson on Thursday about “Trust”, I had added a point to my lesson about Joseph since he was the topic of discussion for the week; but in so doing, I overlooked another major point that I would like the opportunity to share with you now.

As we studied in our class, Trust is a relationship.  There are at least two parties involved in any relationship.  We discussed in our relationship of trust with God that both parties have responsibilities.  God as the Father founds and establishes the relationship on truth.  Without truth, there can be no trust.  Further, God is faithful in all that He says.  There is nothing, whether it be reward or punishment or promise that God does not follow through with as He says.  For that He is called “The Amen” or “The Faithful”.  And lastly, is that record that is established over time.  A record of truth and faithfulness that we have recorded in the Holy Scriptures, that as we read and study, builds our faith.

As for us, we have responsibilities in this relationship as well.  We must always put on humility in our daily lives recognizing that we are just 1 small piece of the 7 billion person puzzle that is this world with in which we live.  God may work around us or through us, just as He may work for us.  We need to live humbly enough to know that, and use Christ as our example (Philippians 2:3-7).  Also, we have to put off attitudes that would inhibit us from trusting God; such as jealousy, anger, bitterness, or fear.  These sorts of attitudes are tools the devil uses us to keep us from trusting God.  Just think back to Adam and Eve on that one.  And finally, we can’t trust God until we obey Him.  We have to “do”, we have to put into practice, His teachings in our lives to see that they really do work and trust in Him.  God has fully accomplished His part in building a relationship of trust with us, and now it is up to us to do our part.

The point I overlooked in my lesson, is that one of the greatest places for us to go in the Bible to build our relationship of trust with God is the book of Psalms.  There is perhaps no other book in the Bible that speaks more to the topic of trusting in God than this book.  Just consider a handful of passages taken from there regarding this topic.

(Psa 4:5 NAS77) Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And trust in the LORD.

(Psa 9:10 NAS77) And those who know Thy name will put their trust in Thee; For Thou, O LORD, hast not forsaken those who seek Thee.

(Psa 22:4 NAS77) In Thee our fathers trusted; They trusted, and Thou didst deliver them.

(Psa 22:5 NAS77) To Thee they cried out, and were delivered; In Thee they trusted, and were not disappointed.

(Psa 26:1 NAS77) A Psalm of David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity; And I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.

(Psa 28:7 NAS77) The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him.

This is just a small sample of the over FORTY passages in the book of Psalms that speaks to trusting in God.  Each of these passages has a context and/or back story that gives us greater insight.  And there are even more Psalms that speak to the topic of trusting in God without using the actual word “trust”.

So if you ever find yourself wavering in faith or going through difficult times, of course you should go to the Bible; but maybe even more directly, you should go to the Psalms.  I hope your devotion and dedication to this simple principle might help you establish the relationship of trust in the Lord that will produce eternal contentment and joy.  May God bless you in your service for His kingdom.

David Osteen

Monday, July 19th 2010

Bible Thoughts — Thankful for the Opportunity to Confess Christ!

It is Monday afternoon, 1:30p.m., and about an hour ago I was working on this article. I had entitled it “Why did Paul go back?” This is in reference to Paul’s first visit to Antioch, Iconium and Lystra in Acts 14. After preaching the gospel to them, Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, “… and having won over the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead” (14:19). This occurred in Lystra. Paul survived the attack and left the next day. Certainly no one would expect him to return to that region. But that is exactly what he did.

After visiting Derbe next, “they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, ‘Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God’” (14:21-22). Paul was so committed to the gospel and God’s people that just days after being stoned he returned to help the churches grow! A few years later, when the second missionary journey began, the first stops Paul made were back in these cities to see how things had been going and encourage them further.

What a great testament to what it means to put God, His Word, and His people ahead of ourselves! Well, while I was typing this up, I hear a knock at the front door of the church building. My 12:30 appointment is here. This man’s name is Luis Barros. He is a gospel preacher, currently working in Monterrey, Mexico, and formerly in Venezuela. He is looking for support and we had a nice talk about his work. We talked about mutual friends, etc. He told me about a recent mission trip to Cuba.

There are 6 sound churches in the country of Cuba (12 million people). And, only 2 full time gospel preachers. The government tracks the progress of these churches and preachers, and will arrest them if they preach in certain public areas or without certain permissions. There are more institutional churches there, but they are part of a denominational design connected to the government. So, if you are in their coalition, you can preach and grow, but if autonomous, you must stay hidden. Things were so difficult in that country that brother Barros had to move up his flight out of Havana by a week because the government was searching the region to detain him.

Now you and I do not live in Havana, Cuba. Nor do we live in Lystra from the first century. We live in a time and place where we can tell people who we are. We can tell people Who we believe in. We can invite folks to come hear the Truth. We can confess Christ in action and tongue without any physical oppression to speak of. Let us be thankful for the opportunity we have. But more importantly, let’s understand that this is an important opportunity. And while Jesus’ words apply to every disciple the world over, can we understand how completely it will apply to us in the judgment: “Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, I will confess him before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven” (Matt. 10:32-33).

kris

Tuesday, July 6th

Bible Thoughts — Ring It Out!

“Ring out, merrily ring. The news, wonderful news. That makes, making men free. Men free, happy and free. To all the lost of every nation, ring the message out.” Does this look familiar? Is it not a song many of us have sung for years? It captures the vivid spiritual vigor of God’s people, the natural desire to share the message of our King! This beautiful purpose dates back two thousand years to Peter standing before thousands of Jews on the day of Pentecost.

Peter was bold and passionate about telling all men: “This Jesus God raised up again!” “’Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit’… So, then, those who received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls” (Ac. 2:32,38,41).

Phillip approached a seeking soul on the road and “opening his mouth… he preached Jesus to him. As they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, ‘Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?’ And Philip said, ‘If you believe will all your heart you may.’ And he said, ‘I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.’ And he ordered the chariot to stop; and they both went down into the water, Philip as well as the eunuch, and he baptized him” (Ac. 8:35-39).

Paul and Silas, having been imprisoned and under duress, following a God-sent earthquake, heard a struggling jailor ask this: “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household. And they spoke the word of the Lord to him together with all who were in the house. And he took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household” (Ac 16:30-33)

What would have become of those three thousand Jews who were waiting for news of the Kingdom? Or that seeking eunuch who couldn’t understand the Scripture alone? Or that frightened jailor, who had already drawn his sword to kill himself? Where would they be today if able-bodied, faithful Christians had not rung out the message true and glad to the sinful and the sad?

But God’s people did speak up! And countless souls have been saved from those days forward by the same choice: to ring out the message of salvation to the world! We discussed evangelistic opportunities on Facebook this past Sunday night. But the scope of confessing Jesus should be as broad as every interaction we have with others in this life. Whether through a post, an email, text, phone call, card, or good old-fashioned conversation… will you determine to share the good news about Jesus with someone who needs Him today?

kris

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Bible Thoughts —

The User’s Guide For Me: 7 Keys to Happiness

1. Believe that God is my ever-present LORD (“the existing One).

“How blessed are the people whose God is the LORD!” Ps 144:15

2. Fear the LORD for who He is, not just how He punishes.

“How blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in His ways” Ps. 128:1

3. Trust Him; that His will and His ways are good for me.

“He who gives attention to the word will find good, and blessed is he who trusts

in the Lord” Proverbs 16:20 —- PSALM challenge – read a Psalm each day this week —-

4. Hope in God and His promises. Not just anticipation, but expectation!

“How blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in

the LORD his God” Psalm 146:5

5. Show Compassion for others through selfless service

“He who despises (holds as insignificant) his neighbor sins, but happy is he who is gracious to the poor” Proverbs 14:21

6. Love my family… time spent with those God has given me.

“Children are a gift of the Lord… a reward… blessed is the man whose quiver is full…” Psalm 127:3-5

7. Walk in Wisdom. Let what I know direct where I go.

“How blessed is the man who finds wisdom and the man who gains understanding… she is more precious than jewels; and nothing you desire compares to her” Pr. 3:13-18

Monday, June 13th 2010

Bible Thoughts — “How Blessed is the Man”

Well, I am going to keep it simple this week. Firstly, because it is 11pm Sunday night, and I’m trying to get this email out before my family and I leave for vacation in the morning. Secondly, because I only have a small amount of space left on this second page. So, I’ll just share with you a Psalm that has been on my mind this past week. These words may serve as a good follow-up to the sermon today on being careful what you see, where you go, what you hear and what you say:

“How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, but they are like chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.” Psalm 1.

I pray these truths will guide you through this week, among the influences of the world, and unto a week of productive service and living faith! The Lord knows the way of the righteous. Let’s be walking that way so that He may find us there!

kris

Monday, May 31st 2010

Bible Thoughts — “ONE, SAME, UNITED, PURPOSE”

Our title represents four words that may have little meaning when listed out of context, but once enshrouded by and infused with the plan of God for a local church, they take on the form of common goals, and the mortar than binds us together.

Please follow along with the message that Paul shared with the brethren in Philippi:

“Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in ONE spirit, with ONE mind striving together for the faith of the gospel… Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the SAME mind, maintaining the SAME love, UNITED in spirit, intent on ONE purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Phil. 1:27; 2:1-4

I won’t preach on through the rest of this article on how important all of this is, and how crucial it is for members at our local church to strive for ONE SPIRIT, ONE MIND, the SAME MIND, the SAME LOVE, UNITED IN SPIRIT, intent on ONE PURPOSE.

But I will ask you to read through the passage above once more and ask yourself these questions: “Can I find myself in these verses?” “Have I seen the need to be active in my local church and promote my service of brethren above service of self?” “And, if the brethren around me were asked such questions with regard to me, would they be able to testify of my patience, kindness and commitment to this Christian family ?”

Oh how I sincerely hope you feel great about your faith after asking yourself these questions. However, if you are like me, you probably immediately think about how much MORE you could be… not for the purpose of self, but for our common faith.

When people ask me about the work at Eastside and what I love the most, one word is always at the top of the list… … “potential!” The weekly opportunities to share the gospel with the lost and build a strong unity among members than can help the weak are tremendous! But our fulfilled potential will forever be linked to the efforts of each and every member to embrace these four words: “ONE, SAME, UNITED, PURPOSE.”

kse

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