Herald of Holiness Volume 72 Number 09 (1983)
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Olivet Nazarene University Digital Commons @ Olivet Herald of Holiness/Holiness Today Church of the Nazarene 5-1-1983 Herald of Holiness Volume 72 Number 09 (1983) W. E. McCumber (Editor) Nazarene Publishing House Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/cotn_hoh Part of the Christian Denominations and Sects Commons, Christianity Commons, History of Christianity Commons, Missions and World Christianity Commons, and the Practical Theology Commons Recommended Citation McCumber, W. E. (Editor), "Herald of Holiness Volume 72 Number 09 (1983)" (1983). Herald of Holiness/ Holiness Today. 256. https://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/cotn_hoh/256 This Journal Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the Church of the Nazarene at Digital Commons @ Olivet. It has been accepted for inclusion in Herald of Holiness/Holiness Today by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Olivet. For more information, please contact [email protected]. BENNER LIBRARY OLIVET NAZARENE COLLEGE JERALD KAKEE, ILLINOIS CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE / MAY 1, 1983 National Fam ily W eek May 1-7 AN EDITORIAL HE FINAL CHAPTER of the woman is circumspect in her own tude, but from the wonderful Book of Proverbs contains a appearance, dress, and conduct relationship found with Christ Jesus T beautiful description of a modeland, because of her sterling char in His saving and cleansing pres woman and a fitting tribute to moth acter and deportment, contributes ence. Jesus lives within, and His erhood. Though Solomon is accred to the standing and acceptance of abiding presence is far more satis ited with the writing of the first 29 her husband in the community. fying than all the world has to offer. chapters of this book it is commonly God’s Word also speaks of the dil Lastly, the model mother is accepted that the final 2 chapters, igence of such a woman— diligence worthy of praise because of her which includes this tribute, were in pursuing her worthy goals in life godliness. Our little mother has penned by some unknown author. and diligence in living a holy and ex been with the Lord now for several At this season, when mothers are emplary life. One of the great needs years, but we still cherish the remembered and honored, it is fit in our day is consistent living of the memory of her godly life during all ting that we turn our attention to this holy life. Our life-style must reflect the years she lived among us. We Word of God which describes the our Christian faith and testimony. honor the model woman of whom qualities of a model woman. The sanctified heart shuns the God speaks. We acknowledge the The first qualification mentioned very appearance of evil in any and debt of gratitude, praise, and love by the divine writer is her personal every form. The holy, Spirit-filled per due every godly mother. Such moth character and value. “Who can find a son stands against sinful and evil liv ers are the strength of our nations, virtuous woman? for her price is far ing, not from a negative spirit or atti our homes, and our Christian faith! above rubies” (Proverbs 31:10). Be □ cause of these qualities she has the respect and confidence of her hus band and her family. Moreover this model lady is A FITTING TRIBUTE known for her ceaseless labors. Hard work is always honorable and can be a source of blessing, es TO MOTHERHOOD pecially when it is God’s work and in THE WORD OF GOD DESCRIBES THE His will. QUALITIES OF A MODEL WOMAN. Reliability is another quality of this woman. She reaches out a hand of help to the poor and the needy. She is dependable and readily available, ministering to others while at the same time maintaining her own household and caring for her family. God points out that such a by General Superintendent Orville W. Jenkins HERALD OF HOLINESS PROCLAMATION The President of the United States has proclaimed Thursday, May 5,1983, a National Day of Prayer, calling upon all citizens of the United States to pray, in their homes and churches, for the nation and its leaders. Prayer “for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty,” is en joined upon Christians by the Scriptures (1 Timothy 2:1-4). Nations are driven to prayer in times of war, and many days of prayer have been proclaimed by presidents during the stress and sacrifice of armed conflicts. Prayer during times of peace, and to preserve peace with liberty, is vitally important to national welfare, also. We urge our Nazarenes in the United States, therefore, to participate in this day of solemn recognition of God as the source of our blessings and protector of our freedoms. Because the welfare of any nation has an impact upon all nations, and because our church is truly international in con stituents and interests, we further call upon all Nazarenes everywhere to pray for their respective countries and leaders. In the name of Jesus Christ, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, let us call upon our Father in heaven to direct our rulers, to preserve our freedoms, to revive our churches, to give success to programs aimed at the relief of suffering, and to enlarge our opportunities and commitment to evangelize the lost of earth. “M en ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1). BOARD OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS V MAY 1, 1983 3 fJERALD 0f HOLINESS Bible Quotations in this issue: ■ ■ W. E. McCUMBER, Editor in Chief Unidentified quotations are from the KJV Quotations from the following translations IVAN A. BEALS, Office Editor are used by permission: MABEL ADAMSON, Editorial Assistant (NASB) From the New American Standard Bible, © The Lockm an Foundation, 1960, 1962, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975. (NIV) From The Holy Bible. New International Version, copyright © 1978. by New York Contributing V. H. LEWIS • ORVILLE W . JENKINS International Bible Society Editors: CHARLES H. STRICKLAND • EUGENE L. STOWE WILLIAM M. GREATHOUSE • JERALD D. JOHNSON General Superintendents, Church of the Nazarene HERALD OF HOLINESS (USPS 241-440) is published semimonthly by the NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE, 2923 TROOST AVE., KANSAS CITY, MO 64109. Editorial Office at 6401 The Paseo. Kansas City, MO 64131 Address all correspondence concerning subscriptions to Cover Photo: by Camerique Nazarene Publishing House, P.O. Box 527, Kansas City, MO 64141 CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Send us your new address, including ZIP code, as well as your old address, and enclose a label from a recent copy SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $5.50 per year Second-class postage paid at Volume 72, Number 9 May 1, 1983 Whole Number 3373 Kansas City, Mo Litho in U S A IN THIS ISSUE A FITTING TRIBUTE TO MOTHERHOOD.......................... 2 ENOUGH IS EN O U G H .............................................................12 General Superintendent Orville W. Jenkins Roy Austin PROCLAMATION.........................................................................3 MOTHER’S ALTAR OF PRAYER............................................ 13 Board of General Superintendents Reva Boggs LETTERS.......................................................................................4 THE CHURCH ON W H EELS...................................................14 ARE YOU EASY TO LIVE W IT H ? .......................................... 5 Gene Van Note Alton Hacker REDEMPTION: MARVELOUS RESTORATION!..................15 THE GENTLE THOUGHTS.........................................................5 C. Neil Strait Poem Virginia A. Copling MISTER, CAN YOU SPARE A B IB LE ?................................ 16 “ SEE YOU LATER, MOM!” .......................................................6 Larry1 Leonard Kenneth E. Sullivan THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT ...................................................17 A GOOD L A N D ...........................................................................7 Book Brief H. Ray Dunning Crane Delbert Bennett THE EDITOR’S STANDPOINT.................................................18 SPURS......................................................................... .............. 8 W. E. McCumber Phyllis L. Barkey BY ALL MEANS.........................................................................20 WATERSHED.................................................................................9 Planted Seeds Grow Jamie Mroposki Poem Linda Kay Mowery IN THE NEWS ...........................................................................21 A GREAT ENEM Y.......................................................................9 Ross W. Hayslip NEWS OF RELIGION...............................................................30 SIBLING RIVALRY.....................................................................10 Kathleen D. Bailey ANSWER CORNER...................................................................31 WHERE IS G O D ? .....................................................................11 LATE N E W S ............................................................................... 35 John A. Wright NOTE: UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE RETURNED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE, Letters for this column must be brief and in good taste. Unsigned letters will not be used, but names will be with held upon request. Address your letter to Editor, “Herald of Holiness,” 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. EDITOR ENCOURAGED question, “Dare our nation think that trust entirely in chariots. I remind We appreciated so very much weaponry will do more for us than a readers, however, that we are here your brief editorial titled “Exceeding spiritual and moral awakening?”