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Editorial
June 21, 1934
Marion Progress
Marion, Mcdowell County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Rev. Paul A. Boriack's weekly meditation critiques shaky modern morals, urges Christians to courageously uphold biblical standards, citing examples like Peter, John, Luther, Bunyan, Chrysostom, and Knox. Announces no Lutheran services June 24, resuming July 1 after vacation.
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WEEKLY MEDITATION
By Rev. Paul A. Boriack, B. D.,
Pastor St. Mathew's Lutheran Church, Marion, N. C.
In this present age moral standards seem to be very shaky when compared with the Bible. Many ask what is right and what is wrong. Everything seems to be topsy-turvy, especially for the younger generation.
This appalling condition is a direct challenge to every true courageous Christian. No amount of ridicule or discouragement should swerve us from our clear path of duty as we find it outlined in the Scriptures. The best and highest and up-to-date moral standards we find there. It is for us to uphold them without fear or favor.
Peter and John were told by the Jewish court no more to speak in the name of Jesus. But they replied, "Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard." And they kept on proclaiming the Name of Jesus that alone can save.
"That was the spirit in which the humble followers of Christ were to face generals and kings, without the least tremor of fear. It is one of the miracles of the New Testament, the sort of miracle that was repeated centuries later when a poor German peasant, the Father of the Protestant Church, Luther, stood before the glory of the State and of the Church and refused to recant the truth which God had shown to him, saying. 'I cannot do otherwise
So says the Episcopalian Slattery in The Light Within.
Bunyan was in Bedford jail twelve years for preaching; offered freedom on the promise not to preach, he promised, "If you let me out to-day, I shall preach again tomorrow."
When the Empress Eudoxia ordered Chrysostom to stop his pungent reproofs of sin, the gold-mouthed preacher of Constantinople replied, "Tell the empress that Chrysostom fears nothing but sin." On the tomb of John Knox you read, "Here lies the man who never feared the face of clay." Those were men of God.
Every one that claims to be a Christian should be likewise.
In and through Christ we receive such courage.
There will be no Lutheran services in the courthouse Sunday night, June 24. Services will be resumed on Sunday, July 1st. Pastor Boriack will be back from his vacation.
By Rev. Paul A. Boriack, B. D.,
Pastor St. Mathew's Lutheran Church, Marion, N. C.
In this present age moral standards seem to be very shaky when compared with the Bible. Many ask what is right and what is wrong. Everything seems to be topsy-turvy, especially for the younger generation.
This appalling condition is a direct challenge to every true courageous Christian. No amount of ridicule or discouragement should swerve us from our clear path of duty as we find it outlined in the Scriptures. The best and highest and up-to-date moral standards we find there. It is for us to uphold them without fear or favor.
Peter and John were told by the Jewish court no more to speak in the name of Jesus. But they replied, "Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard." And they kept on proclaiming the Name of Jesus that alone can save.
"That was the spirit in which the humble followers of Christ were to face generals and kings, without the least tremor of fear. It is one of the miracles of the New Testament, the sort of miracle that was repeated centuries later when a poor German peasant, the Father of the Protestant Church, Luther, stood before the glory of the State and of the Church and refused to recant the truth which God had shown to him, saying. 'I cannot do otherwise
So says the Episcopalian Slattery in The Light Within.
Bunyan was in Bedford jail twelve years for preaching; offered freedom on the promise not to preach, he promised, "If you let me out to-day, I shall preach again tomorrow."
When the Empress Eudoxia ordered Chrysostom to stop his pungent reproofs of sin, the gold-mouthed preacher of Constantinople replied, "Tell the empress that Chrysostom fears nothing but sin." On the tomb of John Knox you read, "Here lies the man who never feared the face of clay." Those were men of God.
Every one that claims to be a Christian should be likewise.
In and through Christ we receive such courage.
There will be no Lutheran services in the courthouse Sunday night, June 24. Services will be resumed on Sunday, July 1st. Pastor Boriack will be back from his vacation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Moral Standards
Christian Courage
Bible
Luther
Bunyan
Chrysostom
John Knox
Lutheran Services
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Paul A. Boriack
Peter And John
Luther
Bunyan
Chrysostom
John Knox
Empress Eudoxia
Episcopalian Slattery
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Upholding Biblical Moral Standards And Christian Courage
Stance / Tone
Exhortative And Inspirational
Key Figures
Rev. Paul A. Boriack
Peter And John
Luther
Bunyan
Chrysostom
John Knox
Empress Eudoxia
Episcopalian Slattery
Key Arguments
Moral Standards Are Shaky In The Present Age Compared To The Bible
Christians Must Uphold Scriptural Morals Without Fear
Peter And John Defied The Jewish Court To Proclaim Jesus
Luther Refused To Recant Before State And Church
Bunyan Continued Preaching Despite Jail And Promises
Chrysostom Feared Only Sin, Not The Empress
John Knox Never Feared The Face Of Man
Courage Comes Through Christ