Fundamentalist Journal, Volume 6, Number 10

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1987 The Fundamentalist Journal

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I love California. There hasto be a pretty good reason My classesare challenging. My professorshave lots of for me to leavethe beach. the mountains.and the desert experienceand teach from a biblicalperspective. They've which arejust minutesfrom my homein SanBernardino. beenso willing to meetwith me one-on-one,to helpor just But, when it comesto CedarvilleCollege. there are a lot of to talk! reasonsto leaveCalifornia. Everyoneat Cedarvillereally takes an interestin me Friendstold me I would getan excellentChristian andwants to bringout thebest in me. PresidentDixon tells educationat Cedarville- one that would prepareme for us to call him any time we havea problem,even long almostany career. distance.And, he meansit. They saidI would havemany opportunities to grow I reallylike chapelat Cedarville.The Bibleteaching is spirituallybecause the Bible is reallytaken seriously. great.Speakers are broughtin from aroundthe world and They alsotold me aboutthe friendly people there - whatthey say is reallyinteresting and practical. Being at that they would really careabout me - and that Cedarville the Collegehas made me more confidentin my faith and is a fun placewith lotsto do right on campus. hasgiven me thedesire to know evenmore about God. And you know, when I arrivedI found all thesethings Yes, I lovemy home,but for my collegeeducation, to be true, and more. I'm gladI left Californiafor CedarvilleCollege. a a a I'm amazedat themany Christian service opportunities a a like helping at the Dayton DetentionCenter and traveling a ''^"*,..:.:**

$32.50- publisher'sprice for these5 qual$paperbacks. :aOOOOOOaOOOaaaOaaaa YOurcFREE! i aaaoaoooooooolooloo tlu Mt availoble histary0f the "Prfubb survey ,z1 ,316 pages Unitd Stotw" _lHEFREEMAN ,.'211quic?, meaty profiles of keypeople Clarence B. Carson, continues The Freeman "has formed a richly woven ,, Lavishlyillustrated with 238 tapestryof eventsand the ideasthat spawnedthem. . . . For Carson,history is photos,engravings andmaps not merelya collectionof factsand dates,an accountof explorations,settle- ,zAt theend of eachvolume. ments, westwardexpansion, wars, Presidents,and elections.History is the glossaryof dozensof key product of the actions of countlessindividuals. each under the influenceof terms.. propernameindex certain ideas.And Carson exploresthose ideas,ideologies, and 'isms.' He srrnoestinnsfor fuflhef shows how they were responsiblefor the settlementof this continent, the reading.(yes, relrable books) strugglefor freedom, the westwardexpansion, the constructionof schools, extensivefootnotes for churches,factories, and the founding of new religiousdenominations. He ex- documentation plains why our ancestorsfought for their beliefs, and strove to create a ,, Briefchronologies begin each government,limited in scope,with checksand balances,that would not have chapter,to giveyou key dates the power to oppressthe people." andput the section into per- In 5 SweepingVolumes, Tlrc American Story spective ,, EXTRA_ ANDVALUABLE: 5 VOLUMEl: THE COLONIALEXPERIENCE,lffiT-lTi| documentsvital to our heri- VOLUME2: THE BEGINNINCOF THE REPUBLIC,lii5-1825 tage: VOLUME3: THE SECTIONSAND THE CIVILWAR, 1826-18?7 TheDeclaration ofIndependence . The . VOLUME4: THE GROWTHOF AMERICA,1878-1928 ConstitutionWashington's Farewell Address. Jellerson's First Inaugural VOLUME5: THE WELFARESTAIE, 1929-1985 Address. The Monroe Doctrine Dr: Carsonis a manwho cherishes our noblest traditions. Far too many modem historians, pur- suingthe agenda of theLeft leaveour pastin tatten.Not Dr. Canon.He undentandswhat madeour countryg%t - andwlut tlreatensus today.He givesus thefacts, and interprets themin waystlnt patrioticconservatives andlibertarians will applaud. He captures the color too, ,f:r::A the clashof controveny,the values we are still struggling to handdown to our children. 8s2.s0 lf you'velong since left the campusbehind but wouldlike a sound,readable refresher in it Americanhistory, this is yourfint choice, rnnr

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ls it God'swill for all ln Review Christiansto enjoygood 50 a health,wealth, and suc- cessas the worldknows it? Certainprosperity MinistryUpdate theologiansare teaching 53 thatit is.The Bible teachessomething different. Profile -55 PacificGarden Mission 14 JamesR. Adair

40 W" GatherTogether l4 l'3",i:^,iy J,ff "J:flJ,., HaroldL. Willmington 42Hg";1""'ffiiil.i,#' DeborahW Huff Gambling WhyChristians Must Say"No" I errv Rrair-lfnnt YouSaid lt !)rit InstantWin or Dismal !! Oisappointment? MichaelR Smith Fromthe Publisher 9 Beatingthe GamblingHabit RonaldE Hawkins The biblicalview of workaffords no Jerry FalwellComments Loop l fl roomfor the vice of gambling.Larry Closingthe A Ministryin Jeopardy iZiZ Friahin hrlnKqr = Braidfoot why Lvvr), 1 explains Christians r mustsay no to the practice. FundamentalismToday 1, NewsBriefs ;if Religionand Politics 58 Whatabout the Future? - EdwardG Dobson News Biography -62 Post-AbortionSyndrome WilliamBrewster A GrowingMental Health RobertA, Peterson Problem AnnWharton Post-AbortionSyndrome QQ Thunderin the Pulpit 63 A MentalHealth Yll - Growing 4 BoldStatement Problem WilliamBrewster and AnnWharton JohnRobinson Just as a parentis thrilledwith a child'sheartfelt thank-you, so must After All ourheavenly Father be pleasedwhen Preaching& Pastoring 66 Reflections welearn the fine art of giving thanks. lrumanDollar

4 FundamentalistJournal Deeplymoved. . . of the needsoutside our affluentcom- state's or government's,and family's munity and be happy with meager responsibilities.In most of thesediscus- As I read "ThrowawayKids" and givingof our 10percent and not surren- sions,the lastperson considered was the "Children of the Road: Destination dering all. residentwho was to receivethe care. Unknown" (September),I was deeply As a result,we havedecided to fol- A great dealof time was spentdis- moved.Moved not only to tears and low whatwe knowis God'sleading, and cussinghow the familysu-ffers when they compassion,but alsoto action. move to the inner city within the next watcha lovedone go througha longperi- Godhas burdened my husbandand year (uponmy collegegraduation). We od of sufferingwith a terminaldisease and me for the inner city. We are in college dreamand hope to work in a Christian how steps can be taken to alleviatetlle preparingfor God'swork. We knewthat organtzationsuch as Rev. Ritter's, while suffering, through the denial of life- we were beingdirected by the Lord to my husbandcompletes his collegework. prolongingmeasures (which can be good inner-citywork two years ago and are We are prayingthat Godwill leadus to whendone for the rightreasons). For ex- workingnow with an inner-cityrenewal the placewhere He canuse us most. ample,a 97-year-oldperson who has had organizationin Cleveland.We had not Thank you. We appreciatedyour cancerfor a longperiod of time, weighs decidedexactly what type of inner-city article and how God has used it to lessthan 100 pounds, and can no longer need God would be able to fill through revealthe next step in our lives. eat or speak,probably should not be put us. But aswe readthe articleit became on a respirator and other life-prolonging quiteclear. Robbieand Kathi Dyer supportsystems. Nor shouldthat person We have trainingand experiencein Wooster,Ohio be givenarfficial resuscitation to bringhim youthwork boththrough our churchand back to life if he shouldquit breathing. throughthe above-mentionedCleveland Painfullypowerful.. . However, in a nursinghome situation renewalorganization. We havebecome where the stateand federal governments quite comfortableworking, going to Iltke FundamentalistJournal. It has sendinspectors around to checkthe quality school, and doing what we can in a lot of "keepers,"pieces I cut andsave, of carefor eachresident, it is not unusual Cleveland.But lately,living in our small, like "Advicefor Preachers." A yearago for staffto sendthis residentto a hospi- protected communityhas not been I switched over to FJ from another tal to be put on a respiratoror to do CPR enough.It is too easyfor us to losetrack magaztnewith evangelicalroots thathad as a matter of course.To do any less gotten into powerlessintellectualism, wouldbe to subjectthemselves to notices failingto call sin by its right name. ofviolationsofstate and federal codes and I appreciatethe Septemberissue, to finesas a resultof thesedeficiencies. especially "Throwaway Kids" and Becauseof the stringentmles andregu- "Childrenof the Road."Those articles lationsfor healthdepartment bureaucra- were painfullypowerful. They were up- cies,nursing home associations have tried close, personal.You could feel the to comeup with somecomrnon-sense ap- problemsfirsthand. proachesto care for terminally ill resi- May our wonderfulLord increasingly dents.However, in the courseof doing blessyour effortsthere and use you, so, other "cans of worms" havebeen giving much fruit that remains. The opened,not the leastof whichis the trend magazineis very good. toward passiveeuthanasia through the denialof food andwater. In my estima- Fred Kerr, Evangelist tion, that is goingtoo far afieldfrom the West Columbia,South Carolina purposeof givingthe residentthe opportunity to say, "If I becometerminally ill, "A Cup of Poison". . . I do not wishany heroic measures to be taken. I wish to die with digruty, in my I readwith interestand concern the own room, with my familyabout me, get- article by Ann Whartofl, "A Cup of ting the personalcare required for my Poisonin the Nameof Humanity."As comfortand general well-being. " That is a nursinghome administrator I haveat- what I would wmt if I hadlived a long, tendeda goodnumber of seminarson firll life andfelt the Lord callingme home. "The Right to Die," "Living Wills," I would not want to be put on machines "Ethics in ProvidingCare," and"Com- to keepme aliveartificially for a longtime; passionateCaring for the Terminally nor would I want to be deniedfood, IIl." At each of these seminars,the water, andotier careto hastenmy death "problem" of caringfor a terminallyill by stawation.That certainlyisn't Chris- residentwas addressedfrom several tian or ethical. pointsof view: whatit doesto the resi- I do not believein euthanasia,but dent,the family,and the care-giver;the I do believethe churchneeds to become expenseinvolved; the doctor's,facility's, involvedin the discussionswhen such

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A unique combination terminallyill people,which is one reason to the bone. destinedto touch lives and influence I am surprisedthat Derek Humphreyhas Concerningthe "success,health, and nations. not beencharged with murderor accom- wealth" theory, Dollar referred to the plice to suicide,which is a crime in the sufferingsof the marty'rsfor Christ'ssake. KennethE. Kanagy UnitedStates. Considerfor a momentthe sufferingof Edison,Ohio I am thrilled that Fundnmentalist ChristHimself. He was the only begot- Jounnl publishedthis article.Please keep ten Sonof the Father,but that did not ex- Great... up the goodwork. And pleasebring more emptHim from suffering.Christ, by His arlicles on this subjectbefore your pub- obedience,left us an examplethat we Thankyou for sendingts Fundnmen- lic, showinghow those who are care- shouldlearn by our affliction-a humble talistlournal.It truly is a greatmagazne. giversare sometimescaught between two obedienceto the will of God. We need It blessesthose who read and studyit. badsituations, two badsets of rulesand afflictionto teachus submission.Pain can May God continueto blessyour great regulations.With your help,perhaps we be a tool that Goduses to fit us for bet- ministry. canget somecommon-sense legislation to ter things!This is not to say that Chris- watchout for abusesin bothdirections- tiansmust be in constantpain, but that Don Stephan,Chaplain not givingadequate care and requiring the shouldafliction come, if we arefaithful and Bill P. Smith,Correspondence Librarian prolongingof life andcare to terminallyill trust God,a lessonmay be learnedfor our IdahoState Correctional Institution people. good. Those who obey God, devoting Boise,Idaho May the peopleof God continueto themselvesto Him in timesof dfficulty as inform and challenge the public, the well as ease,will reapspiritual benefits in- Inspiringand informative.. . courts,and the Congressabout this in- finitelymore valuable than mansions, cars, sidioustlreat to our elderly,infirm, and andunlimited shopping privileges. My family and I have made Fun- disabled. dnrnentalistJournal our "family maga- JudithB. Rudolph zne." I have inlroducedit to other Harriet R. Olson Forest, Virginia Christiansas goodand soundliterature. We enjoy reading those informative materialsfor Christianliving as well as us- Did you miss this offer in last month's ing it as a sourcefor preaching.Thank you Fundamentalist Journal? again. SamuelComising Tondo,Manila, Philippines "lton't mis this exceptional opprtunit!." - Asron Manley ^#ww@ Get $foo,(Xx) of protection for Just $14 a month* wlth thts new, low-cost llfe insurance plan. 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November1987 A Ministryin Jeopardy

I naueoften preached that the goalof theygrab for it asthe last strawof hope. I thisministryis to reachourJerusalem, It is exploitationof the mostvulgar sort. I ourJudea, and then to stretchout to What an unfair presentationof our all- the uttermostparts of the worldwith the powerfulGod. Of courseHe can do all gospelof Christ.You have heard me out- thosethings, but sometimesit is not His line our strategy-usingevery available will to do so. He wantsus to trust Him meansto reach every availableperson and be content with His will for our with the messageof Christ'sredemptive lives-whateverit is. love. The televisionministry has been I cannothelp Questionablefund-raising practices, vital in that effort towardworld evangeli- but askwhether moraland financial scandals, and God-of- zation.Today, that meansof reachingthe good-and-plentypreachers have no place lost facesa threefoldthreat that not only Christiantelevision in the gospel ministry. But painting all affectsits credibilitybut will determine televisionministries with a broadbrush whether or not it shouldor even will as weknow it that hasbeen dipped in the mire of this exista yearfrom now.The problemis so will-or should-exist threefolddisgzce is equallywrong. The severe that it may even impact New media,which are no friendsof grace,help TestamentChristianity as we know it. a yearfrom now. shapepublic opinionby lumpingall min- Questionable fund-raising tech- istries together and callingthem Fun- niques. This year, bizane fund-raising damentalistsor Elangelicals.The public tacticsand improper use of fundsby some hearsthat andsays, "All thosepeople are televisionpreachers supplied newspaper crooks and we will no longer support publishersand editorialcartoonists with them." material for weeks. Even the most As you knowby now,I havestepped The ministriesofThomas Road Baptist sincereefforts to raisefinancial support out of my role as chairmanof the board Churchhave just concludedtheir greatest were tainted. for the PTL ministry.Some will think of year spirituallyand financially.However, Now the United StatesCongress is me as a quitter.I am not a quitter,but sinceMarch, support specifically needed scrutinizingthe fund-raisingmethods and I refuseto fight a battle with my hands for our televisionministry has decreased financial practices of all television tied. Others think I shouldnever have by $5.3million. I amthanktul to Godthat ministries-and rightly so. Unfortunately, tried to helpin the first place.I am glad contributionsto the generalfund helped abusein this areahas broughtabout an I tried. I met somewonderful Christian coverthe costsof airtime,production, and accountabilitythat shouldhave been self- peoplewho live andwork at PTL, not to other expenses.As I look to the future, imposedfrom dayone. Scrutiny does not mentionthe familieswho support that I realizewe could be facing some very hurt an honestman-unless it turns into ministry.They deserve a godlyleader to dark days for our broadcastoutreach, a "witch hunt" or resultsin condemning takethem into the future.Hopefully, the perhapseven eliminating our television the whole for the wrongs of some. A court will allowthat to happen. ministry. memberof the HouseWays and Means Prosperity theology. Many of How can we survive?If any ministry Committeeindicated to me that the new today's religiousbroadcasters present is to justifyits existence,it mustget back NRB recommendationsfor financial Godas a giverof healthand wealth-and to the basicsof proclaimingthe gospel- accountability,EFICOM (Ethics and plentyofboth. Prosperitytheology is not nothingmore and certainly nothing less. FinancialIntegnty Commission), would be new.It beganto surfaceabout 20 years The New Testamentchurch, and par- morethan sufficient and that if put in place ago.Its promoterstell youthat if youtruly ticularlyits televisionministries, must re- andfollowed the governmentwould and w-dlkwith God,serve Him, loveHim, and earn its stripes of credibility.We must shouldstep aside.The dangerof over- have faith, you can always, and in all obeyGod in reachingout to helphurting compensationis real,and that couldlead to circumstances,have good health and people.A ministryought to existfor the a remedyas badas the originalproblem. plenty of money. sole purposeof preachingand teaching Scandal.TheJim Bakker sex scandal Now that is not biblical.But the air- the messagethat we are to fear God, and the unendingpublicity surrounding wavesare filled with menand women who obey Him, and prepareto meet Him. him, and all those involved,project a preachthat Godis a holyslot machine. If Wth God's help, we at Thomas Road negativeimage of preachers,ministries, youglve the preacher$5 youwill receive BaptistChurch will continueour efforts andespecially Christian television to an $10from God. If you sendthe preacher to dojust that. By God'sgrace the "Old- unsavedpublic. They cannotunderstand $1,000,God could give you a newcar, or TimeGospel Hour" will remaina faithful why peoplewho claimto representChrist a better job, or healyour cancer. meansof sharingthe gospel.Any minis- are not Christlikein their personallives Thereare a lot of poor,or hurting,or try doinganything other than that ought andbusiness methods. How sad. terminallyill peoplewho hear that, and to go out of business. I

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bl Edward G. Dobson In the give-and-take of the political process,a great deal of negotiationand residentialpolitics is in the air. compromise are necessary. However, The candidatesare already debat- ht NewRight some are unwilling to make any coming,announcing, and traveling the promises and, thus, are incapable of country. Again, the relationship of giveslip service working effectively within the American religionto the politicalprocess is under to theissues political structure. It even seems at scrutiny. times that our very involvementin the How involvedshould we be in politics? ofpoverty, racial injustice, processtends to neutralizeour position Is politics the answer to our dilemma? worldhunger, and may make us less effective in the Has our limited successbeen worth the long run. effort we have put forth? Where do we andeconomic inequities- Populist. The New Right is a move- go from here? but rarelyany action. ment involving the mobilization of Before we can beginto answerthese middle- and lower-classAmericans in the questions, we need to clarify a few political life of our nation. As a group, we things. All too often the reactionary often lack the intellectual base and philosophyof the New Right is to attack politicalsavvy to accomplishour goals. first and ask questions later, and that We tend to have a simplistic mentality can lead to losing sight of our true ob- even the politiciansthemselves, to take aboutthe powerofthe President.Think- jectives. Our approachto religiopolitical us seriously,we must developa coming that "our man" in the White House issuesmay be categorizedin one of four prehensivemoral and socialphilosophy can solve all our problems, we have ways: that extends beyond our own self- neglectedother levels of political office Preservationist. One of our ulti- interests. At the same time, we must in recent elections. We cannot bring mate goals is to preserve our own be- practicallyimplement it within our polit- about permanent changethrough victory liefs and way of life. Feelingthreatened ical structure. at the executivelevel alone. We must in- by the changingworld around us, we fear Reactionary. Conservativeshave fluence the entire legislativesystem. the gradualsecularization of society.We long been accusedof being reactionary Pragmatic. Unlike so-calledEvan- foresee an antireligious, antagonistic in our politics.With our objectionistmen- gelical"centrists," whose proposalshave society, cut off from its religiousheritage tality, we tend to defend the status quo often been categorized as intellectual and adrift on the intellectualsea of moral and to resist new solutions to old idealism,we tend to be very pragmatic neutrality. These fears are real and problems.And often we are right. Our in our approachto powerpolitics. To our certainlybased on solid facts.The ideo- oppositionhelps keep societyfrom run- credit we havelearned how to make the logical assault on religion is evident in ning in the direction of socialnihilism. systemwork on our behalf.We know how secular literature all the way down to the But one problem with reactionary to register voters and rally them behind level of school textbooks and popular politicsis that it excelsin condemningthe an issue or a candidate.However, in novels. proposals of others while offering none some cases we are more successfulat A glaring criticism of our preserva- of its own. For years we were never keepingthe other candidateout of offrce, tionist mentality is that it is often self- taken seriously becausewe offered no than we are at getting our candidatein centered. Our philosophyof socia.ljustice real politicalalternatives. We were con- office. does not extend to the needs of others. tent to complain about government in In many cases, our people do not The New Right gives lip service to the private, but had little to offer in the way know the real issues of the campaign. issuesof poverty, racialinjustice, world of public action. They just know that the "Christian hunger, and economic inequities-but Another weakness of reactionary thing" to do is to vote for so-and-so.We rarely any action. Even regarding inter- politics is our inability to establish must help our constituency become national peace, the only solution we unified action on a given issue. We are more informed on the issues. seem to offer is increased military still strugglingwith the abortion question Next month we will examine our armament. becausewe are divided amongourselves philosophy of Christian political If we want the general public, and on how the argumentshould be framed. involvement. T tz FundamentalistJournal W@CH

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by Harold L. Willmington eternaland immutablelaws in this Viewing the Bible universegovern all aspectsof human f) ro.p"r,ry meologyls a relgrous through the eyes existenceincluding wealth and health. ts phenomenonunique to our Thus, all we need do is discoverand I day,in mattersof both history oI q ployboy employthese laws. The mostimportant and geography.Historically, one can law is that of.faith. In fact, we are find little evidencewhere it occurred philosopher told, God Himselfused this law when during the 20 centuriesfollowing He createdthe universe.This conclu- Pentecost.Geographically, for the prcspefity theologty sion stemsfrom a gross misinterpre- most part, this exotic conceptcan be tation of Hebrews11:3, which actually locatedonly in America,where it is is sell-seeking qnd reads, "Through faith we understand zealouslypromoted and praisedby that the worlds were framedby the manyreligious leaders of the media. seII-centered word of God," to read, "It was What Is It? Prosperitytheology to its very core, throughfaith that the worlds were declaresthat God's perfect will for all framedby the Wordof God." Christiansis to enjoy substantial Strangewords indeed. But this is wealthand continuedhealth as long only the beginning.Prosperity theolo- as they live on this earth. In an arti- gy teachesthat throughfaith I can cle in MoodyMonthly (Nov. 1986), createmy own little world in similar 'At JamesBjornstad observed: one WiIl Is Prospentyby Gloria Copeland. Godlikefashion by a twofoldprocess. time, most Christiansbelieved that to "The body of Christ is goingto end First, throughthe processof confes- havea close relationshipwith God, a up with all the money,because God's sion. At this point, the advocatesof personshould magmfy God, deny will is prosperity." prosperitytheology totally redefine himselfand the pleasuresof this Contributing Causes. Poverty the biblicalword confessroaas found world, repent and confesshis sins, backlash,sheer greed, and biblical ig- for examplein 1 John1:9. Insteadof and live a holy and separatedlife. norancecontribute to prosperitythe- confessingour sins, we are urged to Their heroeswere missionarieswho ology.We all know the story of the confessour lack of wealth and health. gaveup everythingto serve God and pulpit committeethat prayed,"It)rd,, Second,through the processof martyrs who sufferedbecause of their just sendus a poor, humblepreacher aisualization.Mack Douglas,a faith. to leadus. That's all we ask. In fact, prosperitytheology spokesman wrote "Today,it's becominga different we'll evenhelp-You keep him humble, in SuccessCan Be Yours,"Form a story. Many Christiansbelieve that to and,we'Il keep him poor!" mentalpicture of what you desireto havea closerelationship with God, a Sadly,ministers were often under- achieve.Place yourself in the picture. personshould realize the importance paid in the past. For the most part Experiencethe emotionsof the mo- of himselfas God intended,pursue this is not the casetoday. However, ment. Bring to bear the use of the his dreamsand aspirations,and be- some religiousleaders have gone to five senses.Feel, see,taste, smell, come affluentand successful.Their the oppositeextreme, feeling they are andhear it. heroesare those celebritiesand self- entitledto the very best of every- "Say it's a new home.Draw all madeindividuals who happento be thing. Many claimthat sinceGod is a the detailsin your mind's eye.. . . Christians. "good God," He simplywould not That's you in the yard standingby the "Behind this new gospelstands a want Christiansto experienceany MercedesBenz. Whose Cadillac, your variety of distinguishedteachers, "bad" things,like povertyor sick- wife's?. . . preachers,and elangelistsproclaiming ness.This conclusion,of course,re- "It's yours the minuteyou visual- a variety of waysto attain prosperity vealsa total ignoranceof the truth ize it, andremember, the joy of the andsuccess." statedin Romans8:28. pursuit of earningit may be greater One of many statementsaffirming False Doctrine. The philosophy than living in it. . . . prosperitytheology is found in God's of prosperitytheology is that basic "Think aboutit severaltimes each

November1987 15 day.Soon all your powerswill be con- 'Jusf Mark 10:30is a very gooddeal!" centratedon its achievement." os dogs hove When beggingfor money,a TV We are, by the way, assuredthat puppies ond cqts elangelistin Texasappeals directly to this "namingand claiming" process those widowsviewing the program, works equallywell whether used by a hqve kittens, so urgingthem to send him $100even if Baptist,Buddhist, Methodist, or they must take it from their rent, Muslim.What is the bottomline of God hos LitUe food,or medicinebudget, promising this bizarreprocess? Simple, but the- them a $10.000return based on ologicallystaggering: I then becomea gods,,,,Untilwe Jesus'words in Mark 10:30!One little god myself! seriouslyquestions not only the Listen to Earl Paulkas he writes comprehend thot ethics,but also the logic of such an in Satan Unmasked."Just as dogs we ore litile gods, appeal.If the greedyevangelist really havepuppies and cats havekittens, so believedwhat he was saying,rather God has little gods.. . . Until we com- we cqnnot mqnilest than takingmoney from widows,he prehendthat we are little gods, we would insteadgive $100checks to cannotmanifest the Kingdomof the Kingdom oI Godi' them, that he might obtainthe God." $10.000return on the investments. And M. Scott Peck wites in The The backgroundfor these verses RoadIzss Traueled,"For no matter in Mark had to do with the meeting how much we like to pussyfoot betweenJesus and the rich youngrul- aroundit, all of us who postulatea shalt meditatetherein day and night, er. Youremember he was unwillingto loving God and really think aboutit that thou mayestobserve to do ac- sell what he had, give to the poor, eventuallycome to a singleterrifying cordingto all that is written therein: take up his cross, and follow Christ. idea:God wantsus to becomeHim- for then thou shalt makethy way The intendedlesson is obvious:Don't self (or Herselfor Itsel0." prosperous,and then thou shalt have let richeskeep you from God. If they Author David Wilkersoncorrectly goodsuccess" (Josh. 1:8). do becomea problem,give them up warnsagainst this modern-day As clearly shownby the immediate anddepend on God to meetyour blasphemyin A ProphecyWall of Fire. context,the promiseof prosperity needs. "There is an evil wind. . . blowing here had nothingwhatsoever to do "Give, and it shallbe givenunto into God'shouse, deceiving multi- with money,but rather with military you; goodmeasure, pressed down, tudesof God'schosen peo- success, and shakentogether, and running 'And ple.. . .This pervertedgospel seeks Jesusanswered and said, over, shallmen give into your bosom. to makegods of people.. . .I,et it be Verily I say unto you, There is no For with the samemeasure that ye known once and for all, God will not manthat hathleft house,or brethren, mete withal it shallbe measuredto abdicateHis lordshipto the power of or sisters,or father,or mother,or you again"(Luke 6:38). our minds, negativeor positive.We wife, or children,or lands,for my Once again,the immediatecontext are to seek only the mind of Christ, sake,and the gospel's,but he shall here is vital in understandingthe pas- and His mind is not materialistic;it is receivean hundredfoldnow in this sage.Jesus spoke these words during not focusedon successor wealth. time, houses,and brethren, and sis- His Sermonon the Mount. Note Christ'smind is focusedonly on the ters, and mothers,and children,and however,what He saidjust previous glory of God and obedienceto His lands,with persecutions;and in the to this statement."Judge not, and ye Word." (The statementsattributed to world to come eternallife" (Mark shallnot be judged:condemn not, Paulk,Peck, and Wilkersonwere 10:29-30). and ye shallnot be condemned:for- originallyquoted by DaveHunt in No other singlepassage has been give, and ye shallbe forgiven" (Luke The Seductionof Christinnity.) so used and abusedby prosperity 6:37).The intendedlesson here is Supposed "Proofs." Prosperity theologyadvocates than this one. simplythat if we do not judge and theologiansoffer the followingverses Gloria Copelandwrote in God's Will, condemnothers, we (for the most to "prove" their claimsfrom the "You give $1 for the Gospel'ssake part) will not be judgedor con- Bible: and $100belongs to you; you give demnedby others. If we are quick to "This book of the law shallnot $10and receive$1000; give $1000 forgrveothers, we can expectthem to depart out of thy mouth; but thou and receive$100,000. . . . In short, forgiveus. 16 FundamentalistJournal "Beloved, I wish aboveall things "II shouldbe exaltedabove measure" that thou mayestprosper and be in Moses lived todoy (2 Cor.l2:7). health, even as thy soul prospereth" it would not Considerthe words of David Hunt (3 John1:2). in The Seductionof Chistianity. "lf What is Johnactually saying here be sqid oI him Moses lived today,it would not be to Gaius?The Greek word translated said of him that he choseto 'suffer "prospereth" in this verse literally thot he chose afflictionwith the peopleof God' means,"to help on one'sjourney." It (Heb.11:25 KJV) but that he chose 'suIIer 'suffer is the sameword Paulused in Ro- to qllliction to wealth, success,and mans 1:10when writing to the church popularitywith the peopleof God.' It in Rome. "Making request, if by any wrth the people used to be said, 'All who desireto meansnow at length I might have a live godly in Christ Jesuswill be per- prosperousjourney by the will of God oI Godi secuted'(2 Tim. 3:12),but todayit is 'Those to come unto you." The naturalin- but thqt he chose said, who live godly lives will terpretationwould suggesthe is sim- 'suIIer be honoredand successfulin this ply expressinga desire that the letter to weolth, world.' " wouldfind his friend in God's will and Grievous Harm. Prosperitythe- enjoyingGod's blessing. SUCCESS, ology reducesthe Christianfaith to a While all the Bible was written /or slot-machinereligion. It urgesme to us, not all the Bible was written /o qnd populqfity gamblea dime in hopesof winninga us. Thus, eventhough it couldbe people $10jackpot. shown(though it is extremelydoubt- with the Viewingthe Bible throughthe ful) that God desiredfor Gaiusto en- oI Godi" eyesof a playboyphilosopher, joy abundantwealth and continuous prosperitytheology is self-seeking health,that does not necessarily and seH-centeredto its very core. meanthis is God's will for ny hfie. The Bibleteaches me to ask, "What For example,no 89-year-oldwom- is God's will for my life? What does an living today can expectto bear a possesseth"(Luke 12:15). He want me to do?" Prosperitythe- son when she reaches90, basedon Paulsaid, "Not that I speakin ology encouragesme to ask, "What the promiseby God to Sarahin Gen- respectof want: for I havelearned, in is my will? What do I want to do?" esis 18:10.And no believerliving to- whatsoeverstate I am, therewithto Prosperitytheology condemns and day can know beyondthe shadowof a be content.I know both how to be unfairly judges all godly believers who doubt that he will experienceat least abased,and I know how to abound: strugglein financialpoverty or who another15 birthdays,based on God's every where and in all thingsI am in- suffer from any form of sickness. promiseto Hezekiahin 2 Kings20:6. structedboth to be full and to be Job'sthree "friends" in the Old Scriptural Condemnation. Mul- hungry, both to aboundand to suffer Testament,and on one occasionthe titudes of Bible versesutterly refute need. I can do all thingsthrough disciplesin the New Testament,were prosperitytheology. Notice Jesus' Christ which strengthenethme" guilty of this kind of maliciousand im- teaching. (Phil.4:11-li|). moralmudslinging. "Then saidJesus unto his disci- In his first letter to Timothy, Paul Eliphas,Bildad, andTnphar came to ples, If any man will come after me, wrote, "For the love of moneyis the comfortJob, but quickly beganto crit- let him deny himseH,and take up his root of all evil: whichwhile somecoveted icize and condemnhim. The repeated cross,and follow me" (Matt. 16:24). after, they haveerred from the faith, theme of this terrible trio was that 'And Job Jesussaid unto him, Foxes and piercedthemselves through with must be sufferingdue to some secret haveholes, and birds of the air have manysorrows" (1 Tim. 6:10). sin, for everyoneknew that a "good nests; but the Son of man hath not Regardinghis own health,Paul God" wouldnever allow the righteous 'And whereto lay his head" (Luke9:58). said, lest I shouldbe exalted man to lose both wealthand health, 'And he saidunto them, Thke abovemeasure through the abundance as had happenedto Job. But God heed, and bewareof covetousness: of the revelations,there was givento thoughtotherwise, and in His anger for a man's life consistethnot in the me a thorn in the flesh, the mes- severelyrebuked all three for their abundanceof the things which he sengerof Satanto buffet me, lest I viciousattacks against Job Oob42:7-8). November1987 17 The disciples,upon observing a When poverty becomesthe religiouscontribution to blind man near the Jerusalem temple, the New Age Movement. had this question. "Master, who did or poin In a nutshell,the New Age Move- sin, this man, or his parents, that he ment is an attempt to bring aboutthe was born blind?" 0ohn 9:2). Jesus entercour lives, Millenniumwithout the Messiah,to answered, "Neither hath this man usher in the kingdomof God minus sinned, nor his parents: but that the does God become the King! How doesprosperity theol- works of God should be made ogy fit into the New Age Movement? manifest in him" (John9:3). The answeris tragicallysimple. On-ly Prosperity theology affirms the lie one differenceseparates the two. of Satan. God once asked the Devil if The New Age Movementsays he had considered the life of His there is no God. thus.we must ac- faithful servant Job. Satan quickly complishthese goals by ourselves. retorted, "Doth Job fear God for "During my nightly walksthrough Prosperitytheology says there is no nought? Hast not thou made an hedge the hospitalcorridors, dragging an IV needfor God, andwe can accomplish about him, and about his house, and polebehind me, I oftenmet an Indian thesegoals by ourselves. about all that he hath on every side? manwhose two-year-old son hadhad Prosperitytheology is so ironic. Thou hast blessed the work of his two failedkidney transplants, a brain With its advent,sin has now come full hands, and his substanceis increased aneurysm,and was now blind for life. circle. The first sin in the universe in the land. But put forth thine hand "When the father,a Hindu, discov- was Lucifer's attempt to be like God now, and touch all that he hath, and eredI wasa Christian,he askedif (Isa. 14:14).The first sin on earth he will curse thee to thy face" (|ob Godwould heal his son if he. too. was Adam'sattempt to be like God 1:9-11). wasborn again.He saidhe hadheard (Gen.3:5), Thus, the samedoor Satan'sconclusions here are the thingslike that on television. onceused by sin to enter God'sdo- 'As same blasphemousones spouted by I listened,I realizedhow ar- mainwill later mark its exit. prosperity theology today, namely, roganthealth-and-wealth religion Paulpredicts, "Let no mande- that the lnrd's followers love and soundsto sufferingfamilies: Chris- ceiveyou by any means:for that day serve Him only becauseHe is a tians can all be sparedsuffering, but shallnot come, exceptthere come a "good God." When poverty or pain little Hindu childrengo blind. One fallingaway first, and that man of sin enters their lives, does God become couldn'tblame a Hinduor Muslimor be revealed,the son of perdition; a "bad God"? agnosticfor resenting,even hating, who opposethand exalteth himself Prosperity theology totally distorts sucha God. aboveall that is calledGod, or that is the glorious gospel to the unsaved.A "I told my Hindufriend about worshipped:so that he as God sitteth personal incident as related by Chuck Jesus.Yes, he maymiraculously inter- in the templeof God, shewinghimself Colson in the April 1987 issue of vene in our lives. But we come to that he is God.And then shallthat Chnstianity Tbday graphically illus- Godnot becauseof what he maydo Wickedbe revealed,whom the Lord trates this point. Followinga cancer to spareus suffering,but because shallconsume with the spirit of his operationColson wrote: Christis truth. Whathe does mouth, and shalldestroy with the "My suffering provided some promiseus is much more-the for- brightnessof his coming" (2 Thess. fresh insights as well into the health- givenessof sin and eternallife. I left 2:3-4.8). and-wealth gospel. If God really the hospitalwith my friend studying delivers his people from all pain and Christianliterature, the Bible, and my illness, as is so often claimed, why own accountin Born Again. If he be- was I so sick? Had my faith become comesa Christian,it won't be on weak? Had I fallen from favor? falsepretenses." "No, I had always recognized such The Prosperity Apostasy. The teaching as false theology. But after contentof prosperitytheology, as we four weeks in a maximum-care unit, I haveseen, is in itselftragic enough, came to see it as something else: a but whenone considersits compan- I Harold L. Willmington is vice presumptuous stumbling block to real ions,the apostasyis absolute.By its presidentof Liberty University, evangelism. very teachings,prosperity theology Lynchburg,Virginia.

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arisesa fitting response:we gtrveour- lnve leadsus to seek the welfare seluesto Him (2 Cor. 8:5). Thus the Gcmbling or interest of the other. Inve is the dischargeof stewardshipbegins in the encoufogesan royallaw (ames 2:8), the law of surrender of seH to the sovereignwill Christ (Gal. 6:2), and the principleby of God. From that inwarddbdication essentiqlnoture which our lives are to be regulated we move to the sober and grateful (Rom. 14:lli-21).Gambling, with its handlingof our stewardshipin eco- of greed exploitationof others, ignoresthe no- nomic matters (Matt. 25:14-46;I-uke bler qualitiesof humans,among which 12:42-48). ond notericliom, are reason,justice, compassion,and a The Bible indicatescertain uses of not productivity senseof responsibility.Gambling money or property that are in accord weakensthe foundationsof a respon- with the intentionof God. Thus and service. sible communitylife. Love'swork, on moneymay be used to providefor the other hand, is alwaysto build up, our basicneeds (2 Thess.3:10), sup- one shouldlabor and do one's work never to tear down. port one'sfamily (1 Tim. 5:8), con- (Ex. 20:9;Eph. 4:28; 2 Thess. Influence. The Bible teachesthat tribute to the [,ord's work (1 Cor. 3:10-12).Work has a functionalvalue; individualsare to use both their free- 16:1-3),meet humanneeds (2 Cor. it is rooted in necessityand also dom and their inlluencewisely. We 9:6-15;Eph. 4:28), grveto the poor rooted in creation.Each personis are urgedto "abstainfrom all appear- 0ohn 1il:29),and pay taxes (Matt. obligatedunder God to work. Work anceof evil" (1 Thess.5:22), to "ab- 22:2I; Rom.I3:7). affordsthe meansof sustainingone's hor that whichis evil" (Rom.12:9), There is groundfor wise invest- life and supportingone's dependents. and to work faithfully as our Lord ment of one's wealthwith a hope for Work is relatedto the use of the Himself, who "went about doing a sensiblereturn (Matt. 25:14-30), earth's resources.No one is to good" (Acts 10:38).Paul's view that but this can hardlybe used to sanc- "sponge" off others. freedommust be exercisedresponsi- tion gamblingrisks. The injunctionto Throughthe mediumof work bly is particularlyrelevant. The ac- "lay up for yourselvestreasures in humansexpress their essentialbeing tions of the individualChristian are to heaven"invites the most carefulatti- and creativity.God is a worker; and be disciplinedtoward the moral and tude towardexpenditures of any kind we are to work 0ohn 5:17).Work spiritualwelfare of others for whom (Matt.6:19-21). addsto personalfulfillment and self- Christdied (Rom.14:lil-2l; I Cor. Particularlyreprehensible are respect.Work is sharingin God's 8:1-1li).All forms of conductneed to those attemptsto gain property activity in the world. Thus the type be subjectedto a singlecontrolling throughdishonest or exploitativeprac- of employmentwhereby a living is motive: "Do all to the glory of God" tices. In the Bible, stealingis con- gainedmust agreewith the purpose (1 Cor. 10:31). demned(Ex. 20:15;Matt. 19:18;Eph. of God and must form a part of the Paul'streatment of the work of 4:28), as is the accumulationof world'sneeded work. Someforms of governmentin Romans13 is instruc- wealththrough the exploitationof work may be sociallyand morally tive. It pointsthe way for our involve- others(]ames 5:1-4). degradingand, therefore,inconsistent ment in the affairsof the state. This Gamblingrepresents a "unique" with the divine intentionor with involvement,incidentally, is not predi- kind of economictransaction. Unlike humangood. catedon religiousagreement. The the stock market or other economic Gamblingis a behavior,a "busi- governmentabout which Paulwas activities,it producesno productor ness," that is completelyantithetical speakingwas a pagangovernment. seryicethat serveshuman needs. to this view. It encouragesa view But he spokeof the ruler as God's Every part of the industry-the con- of life basedon a systemof activ- servantto encourage"good works." structionof facilities,the production ities that expressan essential This pointsto the need for Christians of equipment,the employmentof natureof greed and materialism, to cooperatewith others in doing workers-is aimedtoward an activity not productivityand service.Neither those thingswhich can be determined that producesno productor service the laborerwithin the industry nor by moral standardswithin the society of value. the participantis engagedin an to be "good works." Even if viewedas an "entertain- activity that fulfills the Christian Accordingly,our influenceas ment" industry,gambling fails to conceptof vocation. Christiansis to be exertedin a posi- meet the test. It is unlike any other Love. The central moral imperative and aggressivefashion for the form of entertainmentthat has been tive of the Bible is love-love of God buildingof communitylife in which devised.Its costs are not specified.It andlove of neighbor(Matt.22:37-40; the young,the weak, the aging,and has an addictionquality. It creates Mark L2:28-34).L,ove imposes strong the needyare protected.Influence socialconsequences that are not as- demandsupon us every day of our and powerare not to be hiddenor sociatedwith entertainmentand that lives. I-ove never allowsus the luxury hoarded.They are to be used for the are bannedwhen they are produced of self-interestto the exclusionof the furtheringof Christianvalues in public by other kinds of tmnsactions. other person'sinterests and needs affairs. Work. Honest work and honest (Rom.12:10; 1Ii:10; Phil. 2:3-4).Inve The Christiandoes not use this wagesgo together,for "the labourer refusesto engagein actionsthat mis- involvementas licenseto fuIfil1specifi- is worthy of his hire" (Luke 10:7). treat or exploit others.Love is surely cally religiousobjectives through The biblical view of work affords no violatedwhen personalpleasure and government.The commandto render room for the practiceof gambling. profit are gainedthrough another's The divine commandrings clear that painand loss. continued on page 60 22 FundamentalistJournal InsJant Win or Dismcll Disclppointment?

by MichaelR. Smith "l The playersconsider it a chance believethct for untold wealth for a small invest- high schooldropout strikes the gospelhcs ment. While remaining anonymous, it rich in a Californialot- they plunk down a few dollars and tery. In New York, Willie somethingimportant hope to walk away with a cash prize, l\ir Little wins $7.5million and perhaps pay no taxes on the win- after playingthe samesix numbers to scy when nings. And there is always a chance for the last six years.And in Pennsyl- ot the foot of a big win and instant celebrity vania,Anita Smith wins $1 million status. . . but those are rare moments playinga lotterygame at her husband's of the cross indeed. store.He wins commission ' $10,000 New York lottery officialJohn for sellingher the winningticket. we find gomblets:' Quinn is frank about a player's These are the news stories lotterv chancesof winning. "We make no fantdsiesare madeof. Sincethe 1970s,more than 100 million Ameri- bonesabout the fact that [the chanceofl ;l' cans in 23 states and the District of tl, , Columbiaplayed lotteries, raising ],,;:' more than $22 billion for state im- pnrvementprograms. ',ri-i)ii i,lt^' [,rY,ii ffi\r' i?,,1, ). r'r:

p$' r'{ai N t0 ?g F.'' gsPr ao^ $oj,r $ -..9 d$$ d winning a big prize in the lottery in the promiseof biggerand bigger New York is aboutthe sameas [the "fhe chief source prizes. RalphBatch, a former lottery chanceofl getting hit by lightning." of funds in executive,was quotedin Public Yet peoplecontinue to play and Gamingmagaztne as saying,"It is statescontinue to initiate lottery orgonized crime very importantto havenew lottery drives. In 1964New Hampshire gameson the drawingboard at all launchedthe nation'sfirst lottery with hos clwoys been times. Youshould always have a back- a sweepstakesgame. Duane Burke of gambling. up game-a newpackage-to maintainthe the PublicGaming Research Institute interest and excitementof the public." saysthe industrydid not becomepopu- Drugscren't Statesupport depends on estab- lar until the mid-1970swhen weekly lishinga respectablegame fueled by a gameswere hot. Now the daily num- even close lot of excitement,something Minnesota bers gamesring up big sales. SenatorDavid Durenbergerobjects to But there is a seamyside to lot- to gornbling. becauseadvertising campaigns often teries. PaulOakes, an outspoken Gcnbling is do not tell the entire story. critic of lotteries since 1979when a ln CongressionalQuarteily, he racetrackwas proposednear his more important to said, "You needa hard-sellpromo- Indianahome, said, "The chief tion, often vagueand misleading sourceof funds in organizedcrime rhe lllt aboutodds and prizes." The oddsof has alwaysbeen gambling.Drugs winningat state lotteries are probably aren't even close to gambling. thcn television." the poorestin all of gambling,so bad that Gamblingis more importantto the Victor Markowizc,the designerof com- NFL than television." 16 yearsstudying lotteries and has a puter equipmentused in lottery Myths persist."Some saythe muchdifferent impression. games,does not evenplay the lottery. 'A numbersgames dry up with lotteries lottery is an inefficientand New York'sJohn Quinn argues but the oppositeis true," Oakescon- ineffectivesource of revenue,"Kaplan that 68 percentof the population tinued. Crime syndicatesactually said.It raisesup to 3 percentof a gambles,typically on sportingevents capitalizeon lotteries by using official state'stotal sourceof revenue,but a suchas the SuperBowl. "Gambling state numbersas their own. more predictablesource of income is inevitable,"he insists."No matter "Just under 33 percentof the wouldbe a 712percent increase in what the opponentsor advocatesof it peoplewho play are at or below the salestax. "To call the lottery a say,it's with us to stay." povertylevel," Oakessaid. "The financialpanacea is a gross exaggera- Apparentlymany statesagree. leadinglottery statesare also leading tion," he said.Atlantic City's casinos This yearFlorida, Idaho, Kansas, welfarestates. Washington, DC, is the provideup to 7 percentof the state's Montana,and SouthDakota approved leadinglottery and welfarestate. revenue,and in Las Vegasthe rate is lotteries. But a lawsuitoverturned 'A guy will play his daughter's 12 percent.But Oakessaid hs Vegas Idaho'slegislation, suggesting some birthday,and he has to play it every also has the highestcrime rate per are not convincedstate lotteries are weekbecause the weekhe missesis capitain the nation. inevitable.The lottery questionis ex- the week he would havewon," Oakes FBI statisticson AtlanticCity pectedto be on the 1988referendum. said of superstitiousplayers. Although showthat crime has quadrupledsince In Alaskavoters defeateda only 3 to 5 percentof lottery players 1972when casinogambling became referendum,but a new drive is said will becomecompulsive gamblers, legal. PacificAvenue, a block from the to be under way.Nebraska and North Oakessaid, those who do will beg, boardwalk,is crawlingwith pimps, Dakotaare also initiatinga drive. borrow,or steal to get moneyto play. pickpockets,drug pushers,car- Legislatorslike the extra revenue. Playersare not restrictedto un- strippers,thieves, and muggers. Voterslike the thoughtof a get-rich- believers.Some Christianshave a In Pennsylvania,where the lottery quick opportunity. closet gamblinghabit, and soothe toppedall other statesin 1985with "It's the ideaof becomingrich," guilty consciencesby giving part of salesof $1.295million. state officials saysDario Bacon,owner of Dottie's the take to family or church. often talk about the lottery's News Standin York, Pennsylvania.He Many statessell the idea of a lot- beneficiaries-Pennsylvania'ssenior won nearly $6,000last year in the tery by callingit a painlesstax, totally citizens.Since Pennsylvania's lottery Pennsylvanialottery. He said 70 per- voluntary.In Oakes'sstate of Indiana beganin March 1972,more than cent of his businessis lottery sales. where voters may repeala constitu- $3 billionhas been providedto the A disturbingside trend to his busi- tional ban on lotteries this year, the elderly for nursinghome medical ness is his estimationthat 7 out of 10 Houseended five years of debateby assistance,transportation, and other lottery playersbuy adult magazines. voting74-24 to approvea lottery seniorcitizens' programs. "They ask me for them," he said. referendum.This pavesthe way for a The Pennsylvanialottery office Baconsaid he knowssome players state lcttery as early as 1989. boasts,"By supplyingover 40 cents are buyingtickets they cannotafford. Indianalawmakers wince at the of every dollar for benefitprograms, JohnQuinn disagrees. One of his thoughtof raisingtaxes to pay for an the PennsylvaniaState Inttery is a favoritecomments is, "I haveyet to overduehighway prognm, and beam successfulenterprise of which all receivethe fust phonecall where 'My at the thoughtof a lottery as an easy Pennsylvanianscan be proud." someonesays, husband[or my answer.H. Roy Kaplanof Florida However,that so-calledsuccess is wifel spent the breadand milk money Institute of Gchnologyhas spent driven by the noveltyof the gameand on a lottery ticket.' That's a 24 FundamentalistJournal perceptionthat exists in some people's nationallottery will be approved.It minds, but it really doesn't happen." "lile moke wouldbe a very cumbersomething. However, Maryland state legislator no bonesabout Stateshave a vestedinterest in main- Ben Cardin insists that gambling tainingtheir lotteries and revenue." revenues come from low-wage earners. the foct that In a poll commissionedbyGaming "The money's not getting back into and Wagering,the Galluporganization the community." winning Sbig prize of Princeton,New Jersey,found that Others argue that state govern- in the lottery 62 percentof the 1,043adults polled ment is encouraging the notion that favora nationallottery. life is a matter of luck. Oakes calls is obout the sorne While the nationallottery debate state lotteries poor public policy. is waged,Terri LaFleurwagers that Byron Rohrig quoted Oakes as saying, cs ir all 50 statescould havelotteries in ,, "I believethat the gospelhassomething the next 10 years.I-ottery opponents important to say when at the foot of callthat a bad bet, anotherside of the cross we find gamblers." "Lotteries are the successstory the lottery rip-off that grinds dreams While states debate the merits of of the decade,"says Terri IaFleur, an of instantwealth and the goodlife lotteries, with the surplus revenue for editor of Gamingand WageringBusi- into dismaldisappointments. education,job development,and the nessmagazine, which coversthe in- general fund, another move is under dustry.Nevertheless, her colleague I Michael R. Smith is a freelance way to organrzea national lottery. PaulDworin savs. "I don't think a writer in Fayetteville,Pennsylvania. Stote Lotteries Map shows the year that participating states began the lottery percentage of revenue devotedto prizes for players and the NH during fiscal 1986. 1984-48.3% MI VT 1972-47.0V0 t978-49.9V0 (\ ME WA MA 1972-59.0V0 t974- 1982-45.5V0 51.

NY 1967- 44.LVo

RI 1974-46.3V0 CT 1972-50.7V0 CA NJ 1986-49.7V0 1970-49.5V0 DE 1975-48.0V0 MD 1973-47.0V0 DC 1982-49.3V0 wv Newly approved 1986-49.1% lotteries in 1986

States withoutlotteries NOTE: Alaska and Hawaiiare withoutlotteries Sources: Laventhol and Honvath: Michael R. Smith

November1987 25

Christ's redemptive work in our 7:11.We must holdthe gambler must learnto keephis spiritualhouse personallives. strictly accountableand encourage in order.He must meet everyvestige The Word of God destroys the him to evidencethe followingfruit. of his old lifestylewith the greatestof gambler's myths about God, self, Carefulness. Throughthe power spiritualenergy. Through fasting, stewardship,and relationships.The of the Holy Spirit,the gamblermust prayer,and Christianfellowship the gambler must confront these diligentlypractice disciplined disen- remnantsof the old habitmust be put manipulative and self-serving myths gagementfrom everythingassociated to death.Always, in every way,the and label them as sin. Only when the with his formerlife of sin. He must one who was once the willing slaveof gambler faces his compulsionas sin, also consistentlyparticipate in all that gamblingclearly becomes the willing will he realize that God through will causehis new life in Christ to servantof JesusChrist. Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Bible, prosper-Biblereading and memoriza- Celebration. For the first time in has made provision for dealing with tion, churchattendance, fellowship his life the gamblernow has some- that sin. There lies the addicted with believers,prayer, and so forth. thing over which he may rejoice.He gambler's only hope. Clearing of Self. The gambler is no longer a prisonerof his sinful Confession. If the gambler sees couldat one time be chargedwith habit.The livingChrist has set him his addictionas merely a psychological havingmade a god out of his gambling. free to see himselfas a childof God. disorder or aberration, his hope for a Now all will clearly realizethat his Hereinlies his real significance.Fol- remedy lies only in man. When he Godis the LordJesus Christ, and lowingthe dynamicpatterns of ac- views his addictionas irresponsible throughthe Holy Spirit, appropriate countabilitythat Paullays down in his behavior for which he acceptsrespon- fruit issuesfrom his life. discussionon repentance,the gambler sibility, and which he labels as sin, he Indignation. The gamblerdeliv- seeshis real purposein life. He is puts himself in a position where God ered from his addictionwill manifest now equippedto be a stewardin can root this problem out of his life. angertoward the sin that held him in God'shouse. As a stewardhe moves God can cleanse from all sin (1 John bondage,and indeed against all sin. forwardto serve his God and others. 1:9) if we are willing to agree with With his eyesopened, he considers In so doinghe makesfull proof of his Him that the behavior is in fact sin, the terrible potentialfor the ruin of new life in Christ and finds a causeof and if we accept the deliverance humanlife, andhe is angryat sin. rejoicingin his own work for God and found only in Christ. Fear. The former gamblerknows others(Gal. 6:4). Sucha manis truly Change. For the gambler, change firsthandthe deceptivepower of sin. He rich and free to be genuinelyhappy. is not an option but an imperative. knowshe needsGod's power for daily Once at the point of confessionhe victory over such a powerfulfoe. Its must own the responsibilityto make powerto ruin promotesa healthyfear. I Ronald E. Hawkins is director himself accountablefor change.True Zeal. Wemust encouragethe of counselingand chairman of the conversionstems from repentance. formergambler to expendhis ener- Departmentof ChurchMinistries at Paul carefully outlines the fruit of giesfor the causeof Christ. Liberty University,Lynchburg, biblical reoentance in 2 Corinthians Vengeance.The formergambler Virginia. Are You o Compulsive Gambler? Would you answer yes to seven 11. Do you ever sell anything to finance your questions? gambling? of the following 12. Are you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures? 1. Do you ever lose time from work due to 13. Does gambling make you careless of the wel- gambling? fare of your family? 2. Does gambling ever make your home life 14. Do you ever gamble longer than you had unhappy? planned? 3. Does gambling affect your reputation? 15. Do you ever gamble to escape worry or 4. Do you ever feel remorse after gambling? trouble? 5. Do you ever gamble to get money with which 16. Do you ever commit, or consider committing, to pay debts or otherwise solve financial an illegal act to finance gambling? difficulties? 17. Does gambling cause you to have difficulty 6. Does gambling cause a decrease in your sleeping? ambition or efficiency? 18. Do arguments, disappointments, or frustra- 7. After losing do you feel you must return as tions create within you an urge to gamble? soon as possible and win back your losses? 19. Do you ever have an urge to celebrate any 8. After a win do you have a strong urge to good fortune by a few hours of gambling? return and win more? 2O. Do you ever consider self-destruction as a 9. Do you often gamble until your last dollar is result of your gambling? gone? 10. Do you ever borrow to finance your I David Nicholson is a clinicalpsychologist on staff at gambling? the Minirth-Meier Clinic in Dallas,Texas.

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WilliamBrewster kneels with Bible in hand in "The Embarkationof the Pilgrimsat Delft Haven,Holland," painted by RobertW Weir.The painting hangsin the U.S.Capitol rotunda. by RobertA. Peterson early Christians-strippedof the trap- PlimothPlantation, tells us that Davis pingsof ceremonyand tradition, and in- trustedBrewster "above all othersthat I t ltr"n the Pilgrimsleft England fusedwith a renewedEvangelical spirit. were about him" and "esteemedhim Itlt for the NewWorld in 1620,the Brewsterleft Cambridgeand his clas- rathera sonthan a sermnt." His wasthe I U averageage of their members sicalstudies to enter the serviceof Sir kind of testimonythat every Christian was only 30 years. One of the oldest WilliamDavis, Queen Elizabeth's secre- shouldhave. amongthem was William Brewster-a tary of state. Brewster soon distin- Brewstermight well havecontinued ripe old 56. (The averagelife spanof an guishedhimself for his sterlingintegrity. revelingin life at court, dressinglike a English noblemanin the seventeenth William Bradford, in his History of gentleman,enjoying the companyof edu- century was 35 years.) Although he cated men and beautifulwomen, and never officially became their pastor, eventuallyachieving high position. These Brewster was in effect the spiritual Bre*ster wereheady times in Englishhistory. Liv- leader of the Pilgrimsfor 23 years. ing during the GoldenAge of English Born andbred to the manor,Brewster consideredhimself Literature,Brewster was a contemporary attended Cambridge University, but a loyalsubject of William Shakespeare,Christopher neverfinished his course.He did stayon Marlow,and Ben Johnson. It wasan age longenough to imbibethe lofty tenetsof of the king, of daringschemes and even more dar- Puritanism,which were then in vogueat but likePeter ing men-adventurers like Sir Walter Cambridge.As scholarsdebated whether Raleigh,Sir FrancisDrake, and Martin the Anglicanchurch had been reformed he believed, Frobisher.Fresh from their victory over enough,others took actionand formed "Weought to obey the SpanishArmada in 1588,they were little groups of "Separatists" all over carryingthe Englishflag to the farthest England.Soon Brewster found himself in Godnther than men." cornersof the globe. agreementwith those who wantedto It wasan exciting time to be alive,es- take the churchback to the daysof the peciallyfor one in Brewster'sposition.

30 FundamentalistJournal andhis friends, "bringingup the rear," so to speak,making sure that eventhe ATTENTION D*i, trustedBrewster weakestand poorest Pilgrims could get "aboveall others to Holland.Yet Brewster bounced back LIFEINSURANCE from his financialdifficulties. Having no that wereabout him" skill in handicrafts,the trade in which AGENTS and"esteemed him other Pilgrimswere earningtheir livings, Brewsterturned his classicaleducation In the state of Texas, nthera son into profit by tutoringthe sonsof German Oklahomaand Arkansas thana seruant." andDanish noblemen. Instead of spending his earningson himseH,he plowedhis moneyback into the Lord'swork, specif- AaronManley & Associates/ ically,a Christianprinting shop. Here he ProtectiveLife is seeking published books on Puritan and a relationshipwith Independent Separatistthemes, a practicebanned in Life Agents But whenWilliam Davis was unjustly dis- England.Soon English agents were on missedfor hisrole in helpingto carryout his tracks,and he wasforced into hiding. Competitivecontract, products the executionof Mary Queenof Scots, Whenthe Mayflowerset sailin 1620 Brewster decided that he had had Brewsterwas on it, havingslipped back ando u t s t andl'ng se rvice enoughofthe intriguesofcourt. In 1607 into Englandunnoticed by the authori- he returnedto his ancestralhomeland in ties. Sailingwith the Mayflowerwas GeneralAgent & Brokers Nottinghamshire,where his father was another ship, the Sfeedwell.It should ContractsAvailable a bailiffat the manorhouse in Scrooby. havebeen called the "[.eakwell," how- Whenhis father died three yearslater, ever,for that is exactlywhat it did. After Williamsucceeded him as bailiff. threefalse starts, the Speedwellreturned Whilein Scrooby,Brewster began to to Plymouthfor extensiverepairs. The ContactDiana Wilson activelychampion the Separatistcause. Pilgrimsall piled onthe Mayflower,leav- (214)644-5679 He broughtin Puritan preachers,sup- ing the Speedwellbehind, and conse- TX Watts1-800-633-3418 ported Puritancauses, and helpedto quently,out of most history books. NationalWatts found a secret congregationof Sepa- In the New WorldBrewster shared ratists.In Brewster'sday one could legal- the sameburdens and work loadsof the 1-800-227-6297 ly worshiponly in the king's church- youngermen. Unaccustomed to farming, the Anglican.And whena meetingplace he still went into the fieldswith every- wasneeded, Brewster followed the bib- one else to help grow enoughfood for lical laws of hospitalityand openedhis the colony.And what is more, duringthe home and larder for the worshipers. first cruel winter, in whichthe Pilgrims 1988 Brewsterconsidered himself a loyalsub- lost nearlyhalf their number,Brewster All-Christian Cruises ject of the king, but like Peter he be- worked around the clock tending the lieved, "We ought to obey God rather sick. Of he and six other Pilgrims(the Crulse thanmen" (Acts5:29). rest were ill) WilliamBradford wrote: No. Depart R€turn To avoid arrest and imprisonment, "They sparedno painsnight nor day, Monlhly Isra€ I I days Brewsterand the Scroobycongregation but with abundanceof trial andhazard of I 4 88 1.8t{l Bahamas Dr CharLesSranley decidedto emigrateto the Netherlands. their own health, fetchedthem wood, and othere 1.11,88I 1588 Bahamas Dr Adran Rogers& In the early seventeenthcentury the made them fires, dressedtheir meat, Dr BaileySnilh just Netherlands was beginning its madetheir beds, washed their loathsome 1.18.881.22 88 Bahamas Dr D JamesKennedy GoldenAge, a time of prosperity and In clothes,clothed and unclothed them. 2188 2588 Bahamas Dr BobGray and achievementmarred only by periodic a word,did all the homelyand necessary othere conflictswith England.(The anti-Dutch officesfor them whichdainty and queasy 3.7.88 3.ll 88 Bahamas Dr CharlesStanley expression,"Dutch Treat," comesfrom stomachscannot endure to hearnamed; and olhers this period.) Having recently gained and all this willingly and cheerfully, 6 20 88 6 24 88 Bahamas 6 GospelSing Groups 7-22-88 7.29-88 Alaska Dr CharlesStanley independencefrom Spanishtyranny, Hol- withoutany grudging in the least,show- and olh€rs landwas the freestsociety in Europe.It ing herein love their true unto their 7 9 90 7 1990 Oberamnergauand Europe wasthe only countrythat really tolerated friendsand brethren; a rare exampleand (PassionPlay once every l0 years) Jews,and it did awaywith the practice worthyto be remembered.Two of these Eight in the morning till midnight- of burningwitches a centurybefore any sevenwere Mr. WilliamBrewster, their preaching,teaching, singing. Eight gourmet othercountry in Europe.A landof dikes, reverendElder, and Miles Standish,their mealsdaily. Luxury liner.Ashore at 3 islands. merchants,and well-kept houses and Captainand military commander,unto Many music groups; all-day servicesand (tulips just Christianentertainment. Send pastorand his. yards were comingin), this whom myself and many others were wife. In the past, all tours have sold out 2 was the land where Brewster and his muchbeholden in our low andsick con- to 3 months before departure. Best accom- friends soughtreligious freedom. dition.And yet the lnrd soupheld these modations go to first applicants. By the time Brewsterreached Hol- personsin this generalcalamity they For detailedbrochure contact: gone. land, most of his moneywas He werenot at all infectedeither with sick- Joe Hall hadspent it unselfistrlyhelping his family nessor lameness." 3711 Swansea Drive Mobile, Alabama 36608 Phone: 205-342-2597 H t broughtin Puritanpreachers, supportedPuritan causes, Materials for Sunday School, Children's Church and Bus Ministry andhelped to found TOTAL TRAINING for the TOTAL CHILD a secretcongregation of Sepanfibfs.

FREE CATALOG of materials In caringfor the sick, Brewsterwas fulfillingthe dictatesof Scripture:"We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmitiesof the weak,and not to please ourselves"(Rom. 15:1).Due to the Returnthis couponfor your free CATALOG of Materials- painstakingefforts of Brewsterand six or call l-804-528-4112ext.216l for furtherinformation others,by the graceof God,52 Pilgrims Acorn Children's Publication were still alive when spring came. Originally,the Pilgrimshad intended c/o Liberty HomeBible Institute Dept. 1145 that all of their number from Holland Lynchburg,VA24514 would eventually come to the New World,including their pastor,John Robin- son. Unfortunately,a lack of fundsand cooperationfrom the Pilgrims'backers in England made it impossible for Robinsonand the others to come to Plymouth. in 1625. Street/P.O. Box Robinsondied In the NewWorld, on the edgeof the wilderness,and without their beloved pastor, the Pilgrims looked to Elder Brewsterfor guidance.They wantedto make him their pastor,but before his deathRobinson had told them that they LrurMonr AnuilDAnTrY couldnot. In Brewster'sday, a minister hadto be a universitygraduate. Serving Cometo F[0RlllAll{ FEBRUARYConference without a title, Brewsterstood in the gap February1-7,1988 andcontinued to serye as their unofficial pastor.To this day,much of God'swork * has been carried on by men like StimulatingSpcrkers and 0lscussions Brewster-men without officialtitles or * Beautifulmusic and worship the salariesand esteem that go with them-but with a visionfor God'swork * 0ptionalpersonalily testing and gruup counseling andwhat needsto be done. * Afull weck at beaulifulLake Yale lnear 0dandol, WilliamBrewster died in 1643,when 3 fullmeals daily he wasover 80 yearsold. Becauseofhis excellenlaccommodalions and role as the spiritual leader of the loronly $325 per person,0ouble and$350 Single. Pilgrims-that heartyband of Christians who "laid the cornerstoneof a nation," DR.CTYI|E IIARRAiI(|BE asLongfellow put it-he deservesthe ti- CHRISTIANPSYCHOLOGIST tle of "SpiritualFather of His Country." I Please more send information This Thanksglving,let us be thank- I Enclosedis the perperson $50 ful for the exampleof suchresolute an- THISCAN BE THE MOST preregistrationfee. cestorsas the Pilgrims-and for menlike SIGNIFICANTWEEK OF YOUR LIFE! Name William Brewster. Address I Robert A. Peterson, a historian, educator,and author,is headmasterof I{ARRAM|lNECHRISTIAII F|lUIIltATI(lI{ City P.0. 80x 5000 The Pilgrim Academyin Egg Harbor RtlsEtttEA|l,cA9t 770-0s50 State zio City, New Jersey. 18r81288-7000 Phone( ) A Bold Statement In 1617William Brewsterand thePil- and that he will graciouslyprosper our grims'fastm,John Robinson, were called endeavoursaccording to the simplicityof upon to put in writing the pinciples on our hearts therein. whichthey wouldbuild their church in the 2. Weare well weanedfrom the deli- New World.The delicate nature of theas- cate milk of our mother country and signmentwas to win approualfor their en- inuredto the fficulties of a stmnge,hard d.eauorwithout offendins the king. Thefol- land, whichyet, in great part, we have lowingletter was witten for thatpurpose. by patienceovercome. 3. The peopleare, for the body of To Sir Edwin Sandys them, industriousand fougal, we think we Right Worshiptul, maysafely say, as anycomparry of people in the world. ur humbleduties remembered, 4. Weare knit togetheras a bodyin a in our own, our messenger's, morestrict andsacred bond and covenant andour church'srrame. with all of the Inrd, of the violationwhereof we thankfulacknowledgement of your sin- make great conscienceand by virtue gular love, expressingitself, as other- whereofwe do hold ourselvesstraitly ln the cities,jurgles, andmountains wise, so more especiallyin your great tied good, to all careofeach other's and of SouthAmerica, more andmore careand earnest endeavour of our good of the whole by every and so mutual. peopleare coming to know Christ. in this weightybusiness about Virginia, 5. And lasfly,it is not with us aswith And youcan be a part of it with your whichthe less ablewe are to requite, we other men, whom smallthings can dis- free subscriptionto SIM N ow. It\ shallthink ourselvesthe more bound to courage,or smalldiscontentments cause the bimonthlypublication of SIM, an commentin our prayersunto God for to wish themselvesat home again.We internationalforce of 1500 recompense,whom as for the present prejudice shallmuch both our arts and missionaries.You'll have a direct line yourightly behold in our endeavours,so meansby removal;where if we should to SouthAmerica (and Africa, too) shallwe not be wantingon our parts (the be drivento return, we shouldnot hope with newsabout how God'speople same God assistingus) to return present all to recoverour helpsand com- arereaching others. And you'll find answerablefruit and respect unto the forts, neitherindeed look everto attain out howyou can be involved. labourofyour lovebestowed place uponus. 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Please send me by all a free subscriplion to Sftf Now. the careand discretion of whichtwo we means to continue and increasethe do referthe prosecutingofthe business. same.We shallnot be further trouble- Now we persuadeourselves, right wor- somebut do, with the renewedremem- shipful,that we neednot to provokeyour brance of our humble duties to your godlyand loving (so mind to any further or worshipand far as in modestywe State/ Ziol more tendercare of us, sinceyou have may be bold) to any other of our well- Pn,vince- Cude pleasedso far to interestus in yourself, wishersof the councilwith you, we take that, under God, aboveall personsand our leaves,committing your personsand thingsin the world we rely uponyou, ex- counselsto the guidanceand protection pectingthe careofyour love,the counsel of the Almighty. of your wisdom,and the helpand coun- tenanceof your authority.Notwithstand- Your'smuch boundedin all duty. ing, for your encouragementin the work JohnRobinson so far as probabilitiesmay lead, we will WilliamBrewster not forbearto mentionthese instances kyden 15thDecember 16V. of inducement:- 1. 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November1987 33 beyondthe churchwalls ture showsme in front of a I-et's take a look at our WordStudy tepee, poisedon the knee of "brave pulpiteering."How Autarkeia. Tianslated a proud Siouxchieftain in full significantis our influence "suffcienry" in 2 Corinthians regalia.Descended from the againstthe sex-focusedmovie 9:8, autarkeiacomes from legendarySitting Br:ll, and houses,pornographic maga- atttns,"self" and.arkeo, "tobe keepingthe old waysalive, zines, drugs in the high suficient." The term doesnot this chief was specialto my school,liquor-by-the-drink, or denotegreat abundance, rather family.He was a perconal humanisticcity government? it has the idea of "enough" friend and a sincere The sad truth is that in most for the needsof something.In Christian. of our cities, Fundamentalist the middlevoice the verbarkeo For me. Indians.or native preachersare known only suggests"to be satisfied,con- Americans,were not just the by the few churchattendees tentedwith." It is relatedto stuff of Saturdaywesterns. whofrequent our congregations. wages(I-uke 3:14), to foodand My hometownwas in the Preachingtothe Honesty dictatesthat we raiment(1 Tim. 6:8), andto midst of a Chippewaresen?- preachto our congregations "suchthings asrye have" (l{eb. tion. An Ojibwatribe wasjust WrongCrowd? accordingto their needs,and 13:5).Diotrophes is rebuked a few miles auray.But not Anotherhearty 'Amen!" to the secularcrord accord- becausehe is "not content until I left that areaand soundedfrom the congrega- ng to their needs. therewith" (3 John10). The returnedto visit did I begin tion.The preacherwas giving If we s*allow the theme, believeris exhortedto be con- to appreciatethe rich Ameri- the secularcrowd the busi- "Don't mix politicswith reli- tentwith God's supply. But more can heritagethat had sur- ness.He deliveredhis gion," we lose our powerto thanthat, in 2 Corinthians9, he roundedme for so many sermon,a masterpieceof sin- influencesociety. Billy Sunday is expectedto be preparedto yean. Ethnic and cultunl scalding,with sweat,pulpit- provokedthe liquor crowd sharewithothers in needsothat differenceswere alwaysobvi- pounding,righteous indigna- until they hated him, but his he might becomethe instru- ous,but I had neverirves- tion, andfury. He supported messagesstopped the flow mentof God'ssupply for them. tigatedhow importantthese his well-documentedstate- of a lot of liquor. George In so donghe prcvckesthose in were to the Indian,and in a ments with Scripturerefer- Truett's sermonsso rattled need to grveglory to God for real sense,to our community ences,and lambasted the localpoliticians that ttreydared His gracein the giver. and nation.More importantly, Devil'scrowd with the intensity not proposeordinances I had overlookedtheir need of a soldiercommitted to without checkingwith him. for the gospel. victory.The audienceadmired We can changeAmerica American The Siouxchief who had his sincerityand senseof only if preachersdeal with the befriendedmy family was urgencyto affect society. real issuesaffecting our Indians unique,a Christianamong a But somethingwas out of society,and get the message groupof peopletnditionally place.The preacherwas ex- into our communities.If we Manymoons hare passed overlookedby the church. pendingall his energyon the continueto poundour pulpits now,but a fided photographsbll Clingmgto identity through wrongcrowd. The drunkards, andstorm at the wrongcrowd, remindsme of an important tribal heritage,native Ameri- abortionists,pornographers, we will lose the battle. part of my childhood.The pic- cansare fficult to reach drugpushers, and Liberal poli- ticianshe fearlesslyrebuked I Ronald E. Johnson, vice were not in the congregation. presidentof academicsfor They were out in the com- AcceleratedChristian Educa- munity,hopelessly oblivious to tion, is an authorand lecturer his oppositionof their lifestyles. on Christianeducation and Too manypreachers have motivationtoward success. fallen into the trap of preaching to the wrong crowd. We haveretreated into a bravery SermonOutline qndrome, thunderingbehind tle sanctuaryof our pul- Supply to Share pits. We know that Christ is 2 Corinthians9:8-15 the solutionfor the socialand A. The Sufficiencyof God's spritualproblems we attack, Supply(w 8-11) but we fail to presentthat B. The Stewardshipof God's solutionto thosewho needit Supply(v. 12) most. Our "sin-blasting"and C. The Serviceof God's "hell-shaking"messages can- Supply(w. 13-14) not changeconditions in our D. The Standardof God's communitiesif they never get Supply(v. 15) with the gospel. Early at- always talked about life after tempts at Chnstianzation death and the Happy Hunting included tryng to eradicate Ground," says Tom Claus. Indian behefsand lifestylesin "But no one knew how to favor of "civilized Chnstian" find it or what to do to get practices.White missionaries there. . . . The Indranreligion ridiculed or looked con- is very real to my people. descendinglyon Indian rites They worship and obey evil and customs. Fear that old spints that they fear. There customs and practiceswould is power in their pnctices, be irrevocablylost caused but only limited power." tensionbetween lndians, mis- While manynadve American sionaries,and churches.As a leaderstell ther people that result, the spread of the going back to the old Indran gospel among the Indians has ways is the solution to their been slow. Accordurgto Tom problems,Claus has another Claus, presidentof CHIEF answerfor hrs people-new life (ChristianHope Indian Eskimo in Christ. "Jesus Christ, the Fellowslup),less than 10 per- Son of God, is all powerfirl and cent of the Indian population able to subdue all the spirit 'All has been converted,with world. Jesussaid. power is much of the other 90 percent given unto me in heavenand Reapor Slow My pupils dilated and feehngthat Christianityis a in earth.' " askedback, "lsn't your "white-man's religron." Bill Lottis, missiondirector There is nothing like Sundaydinner getting cold?" A Mohawk Indianand mem- for NNM, said, "If God's getting a ticket for speeding The worry lines on their ber of the Tlutle clan, Claus Word means arrything, it on the way home from a faces changedto smirks. states, "Native Americans means He can reach all men, Sundaysermon-a sermon "He doesn't havea flat or are still a forgotten people. and that includes Indians. If about obeyingthose in engine trouble. He is get- Seventy-fivepercent suffer there is any problem standing authority. It happenedto ting a big, fat ticket for speed- malnutritionand related dis- in the way of Indian people me last weekend. ing home from church. What eases; one of three Indian liung for Christ, it is our My fellow church mem- a BrotherJughead!" babiesdres within sk months; problem and not a flaw in bers had a chanceto slow Some even shook their winter unemploymentexceeds God or His Word." down and wave hello as Scofieldsat me. One young 70 percent;one-halfofall deaths Over 36 million native they passed.A few people boy hung out his mother's on the largest resenation Americans live ur the thought I may have had a station wagon window and are due to alcoholism;and the WesternHemisphere. Reach- mishap.They crept by and shouted"Repent." Seeing Indian teenage suicide rate is ng them effectively with the peeredso they couldassess how old my car is, he then 'And 100trmes the nationalaverage." gospel requiresa reexamina- the need to stop. The added, repaint." Concem for lndian youth tion of our approach.fupects officer's cruiser, with its No one even considered is strong. A:cordng to NAIM of Indian culture that in n<,r cherry light casting long that I could have been help- Mirustries (formerly known as way conflict with the Chris- shadows,was parked behind ing the state trooper with a North American Indian Mis- tran life must be respected. my car. secret investigation.Maybe sion), "The younger genera- Most rnportantly, Indians My friends looked at the this was the only safe place tion. . . [isl caughtbetween must be approachedas co- state trooper, hunchedover we could rendezvous. t]re traditionsand memories equalsn God's sight. There his ticket book in his car, No, what they saw was of the past and the fast- is not one God for the white filling out the ticket for some silly pew-warmerget- paced, drug-and-alcohol- man and a different God for which I would pay a fine of ting his license a good go- influencedlife of tie present. the Indian. God's love is all- $84.50.Then they looked at ing over. Little did they so heavily portrayed on TV encompassing.He has in- me, their eyebrowsfurled know that I asked for mercy, and acted out in real life." structed us to "go into all with concern. I stared back, but the officer did not seem NAIM repofts that Indian the world and preach the penitent but dignified. to know we are still in the 'Are leaden seem to be asking gospel to every creature." you hurt," therr dispensationof grace. the same question: "What do Whether they be native eyesasked. The pastor insisted he we do about our youth? We Americans, or any of a num- "Not where it shows," knew nothing of the incident seem to be losing tliem." ber of other "forgotten" peo- mine answered. Sundaynight when he Deep-seatedfi:ustralion ple worldwide, fulfllrnent of As each driver and pas- spoke on a topic similar to causeslittle hope for the the Great Commissionis a senger graspedthe situa- obeying authority. He said, foreseeablefuture, and has priority that cannotbe rgnored. tion, their gazeschanged "Speeding down the high- helped drsintegratecommonly to, "Didn't the sermon way in front of the church is held beliefs. "Our people I Howard Erickson havean impact on you?" as much a sin as murder."

November1987 35 When the words left his Wehaue actually conuinced to give Mrs. Cayton, one of tries to the retarded. He mouth, I hunkered down in ourseluesthat slogans will saue their members, a weekly and other Shepherdsper- my pew and lifted my Bible us. Shootup if you must, day off from tending her sonnel have distributed close to my face. A ripple but usea cleanneedle. Down's syndromechi1d. 4,000 sets of a curriculum of snickers erupted from Enjoy sexzuheneuer and Mrs. Glenn Franke, a designedfor church special the "amen" corner. with whomeueryou wish,but 22-year-oldmember of that educationleaders. Wood Not long after that inci- Loeara condom.No! The class;her husband,a physi- reports that 6 to 7 million dent, someone gave me an answeris No! Not becauseit cian; and Dr. Viggo Olsen of America's 35 million hand- anonymous gift toward my isn't coolor smartor ba- headeda committee to as- icappedare retarded. fine with a note saying I causeJou might end up in sist the Cayton family. They "Mayb,e 1,000 churches" received the ticket he jail or dyingin an NDS soon sought to serve the nationwideminister to the should have received for all ward,but No becauseit's Lord by helping other retarded, so "we are not his excessivespeeding. wrong,because we haue retardedpeople in theit scratchingthe surface," he Now we know. Speeders spent5,000 years as a race community.This was the believes. reap what they sow. Or. in of rational human beings humble beginningof Woodadvocates putting my case,I "weeped"; now trying to drag ourseluesout ShepherdsHome. Nine- the responsibility"back into I will slow. of theprimeuaL slime by year-old l,arry Cayton was the handsof the localchurch" Thank the Lord the sys- searchingfor truth and the first resident. as the neededdirection of the tem works. moralabsolutes. In its Now in Union Grove, future of ministries to the purestform, truth is not a Wisconsin,Shepherds began retarded. "If the church I Michael R. Smith politetap on the shoulder.It a nationaloutreach in 1961 doesn't catchthe burden," is a howlingreproach. What with the help of Andrew Woodremarks, "then nothing Mosesbrought down from "Bud" Wood,a public is goingto happen." Parableof the Mount Sinai werenot the school specialeducation Since public school pro- TbnSuggestions. teacher in Hackensack, grams now provide for DeadChurch -Ted Koppel,"Night New Jersey. Bud went t<-r youth who once had to be Line" moderator,to a Wisconsin"without any sent awayto special A person once called a groupof collegestudents. promise of anything," and schools,Wood is not a pastor to say he wanted to he has watchedthe ministry strong advocateof institu- join the church. But he grow from 36 patients to a tional care for retarded chil- went on to explain that he Shepherds $3 million complex on 15 dren. He encourages did not want to worship acres, now serving 157 churchesto minister to every week, study the Ministry residentsand severalout- familiesin their communi- Bible, visit the sick, wit- patients.Wood has per- ties, both the Christian and ness to non-Christians,or A ChristianAlternative sonally represented the unsaled. He recalls his serve as a leader or teacher. Shepherdsto more than own work with the retarded The pastor commended Thirty years ago the 700 churchesin some 45 in a New Jersey Sunday him for his desire to join. young adult Sundayschool states and Canada,and has school class before coming but told him the church he classof Milwaukee'sGarfield seen about 200 churches to Shepherds.During the sought was located in Baptist Church volunteered establishtheir own minis- two years his church ran another section of town. the progriim. unsavedfami- The man took the direc- lies were sendingtheir tions and hung up. youngstersto his class. The When he arrived at the specialeducation class be- church, the man came face- came an evangelistictool, to-face with the logical as it drew retarded children result of his own apathetic from homes where the par- attitude.There stoodan aban- ents did not know where to doned church building, boarded turn. up and ready for demolition. TodayShepherds residents are mostly adults and I Reprinted from Clip Art older teens, saysJames H. Featuresfor Church Nerus- Misirian, president of letters 2 by Knight/Paris. ShepherdsBaptist Minis- Copyright 1986, Baker Book tries since 1986.The House. Used by permission. home'sresidents range in age from 7 to 65, with mental ages from 6 months to 14 years. Many Shepherdsresidents

36 FundamentalistJournal September 18 marked ChurchNews the opening day of school for the new Word Dear Pastor, of Life Culinary Bible As you are aware, U.S. Institute. The school Naual uesselsare on station was started in response to in the Middle East and on the acute need for Bible- patrol in the PersianGulf. loving, Evangelical chefs The America Cares and professional food Campaign of North service workers. Charleston,South Carolina, In addition to culinary is an endeauorto showthe training, each student will sailorsand Marineson receive a balanced program boardthose ships that the of Bible education and will Americanpeople haue not be involved in Christian forgottenthem. outreach ministries. The Weare ashingchurches school will offer a two-vear acrossAmerica to please program. The summer sendcards, letters, and semester between the years cookiesto military per- serves as an internship. sonnelon thoseships. The faculty, both Bible This would be an excellent professors and chef in- projectfor theyoung structors, are qualified, peopleof your church,the concerned,and committed manysenior citizens in your to the Word of God and to learn to care for their monthsby his workers'pa- congregation,or )tour the training of young own personalneeds, but all tient careand the applica- Sundayschool classes. A people. Many of the culi- require supervision while tionof the gospelto their simplecard woulddo nary staff are graduates working at crafts and trades livesthat their "parents utondersfor theyoung of the Culinary Institute to produce products for can't believeit." He alscl sailorswho receiuelittle of America, and all are sale. From time to time saysthat "whole families mail and for the mostpart members of the American a resident will venture into havecome to knowthe feel ueryalone. Culinary Federation. temporary outside employ- Lord" throughShepherds Pleaseget inuoluedin the For information write: ment, but none can ever ministries. Americaneffort to extend Admissions, Word of Life, become fully self-sufficient. Misirian'sdesire for the supportand encouragement Schroon I-ake, New York They all require permanent future of Shepherdsis to our Middle East Tash 12870or call (518) 532:7lll. lifetime care, either in an "not only to see the min- Force.Those sailors and institution or from family istry of Shepherdsexpand, Marinessail in harm's way. members. but to providefacilities Theysail in defenseof Muriel Dennis has been A 10-memberhandbell in other locations."He liberty,freedom, and in named chairman of the choir of Shepherdsres. wantsto reachout to obedienceto the ordersof board of Good News Pub- dents ministers in several Iocalchurches even more our President.They deserue lishers after serving as states. A few travel with thanin the past,by assist- theprayers, support, and president for 25 years. In Wood and other staff mem- ing them to developclasses encouragelnentof the related moves, Lane T. bers to testify and sing in for the retarded.Some of churchesof this nation. Dennis has been appointed congregationsacross the his residents,he pointsout, Pleasehelp us bring Ameica as the new president and nation. "When I go out to are membersof nearby closerto them. Jan P. Dennis has been preach," Misirian says, "all churches.He seesthis Ad.dressyour cor- named vice president. the residents are praying for as a pattern for other Bible- respondenceto America Muriel Dennis and her us and ask afterwards how believingchurches that CaresCampaign, Attention: husband,Clyde, founded the meetings went and couldadmit mentally Any Sailor/Marine,U.S. Good News Publishersin how many were saved." handicappedbelievers into Nauy Middle East Task 1938, with the purpose of Cedarville Collegein Ohio their fellowships. Force,USS Saratoga CV-60, publishing high-quality and Piedmont Bible College FPO Miami, Florida gospel literature. Since in North Carolina have I Eric E. Wiggin 34078-4200. then, Good News has be- developedteachers' training Thank you and may God come a leader in the publi- programs through blessyou this Thanksgiuing. cation of gospel tracts, in Shepherds. the development of numer- Misirian tells of resi- William Herrmann. ous publishing projects, and dents so changed in a few Direcnr in printing.

NoVembgr,,,1987 S G.I.V.I.N.G Closing the Loop WhenYou Say, "Thank,You," You're Almost There

by Eaelyn McKay guilty of not thankingHim as often as I should.So when God helped me findmy had finally located just the Shebounced new apartment,believe me, I thanked right apartmentacross town, Him. And it mademe feel goodto com- closeto my son and his family. pletethe processof the prayeritself. To 'close Today he would come to load up and down the loop.' " my cartons in the U-Haul truck, and Jennifer's smile was radiant with tonightI wouldsleep in my new home. like a childeager excitedanticipation. Whenmy youngneighbor stopped in Amused and a little puzzled, I to say good-bye,she found the living watchedher as she bouncedup and roomchest-deep in boxesand started to ta heorthe ending down.Like a childeager to hearthe end- edgeout again."I won't stay.You're ing to a bedtimestory she already knows, too busy." to a bedtimestoyt I thought."Did I forgetthe punchline?" "Sit down, Jennifer," I said, not I asked. breakingstride, as I foldeda sheetto fit "Oh, yes!" she squealed."I the bottomof a wide carton."That is, sheslreody knew. mean...no..." Shejumped to her if you don't mind watchingan old lady feet."I mean,you asked God. And then work like a farmhand." I smiledat my you thanked Him, right? And then, teenagefriend, adding,"I know you THEN, what did you say to Him?" wouldlike to help,but I'm afraidI have to this girl, and I hopedI might shed "Say to Him?Well, I don't remem- to do thispart myself.I'm gladyou came somerays of light asshe took thosefirst ber exactly.I wasprobably through with though.I wantedto thankyou." tentativesteps along God's path. my prayer." I did remember,but I Jennifer looked surprised as she Sighing,I straightened.My backwas wasn't proud that I had followedmy perchedon a carton by the door and readyfor a rest, andI sat on the low thankswith anotherrequest, asking God huggedher jeanedknees to her chin. stoolI'd stoodon to takedown the pic- that my son offer to help me makethe "Sure," shesaid, a twinkleof teasein tures. "Yes, I wantedto thankyou for move. her blueeyes. "I don't mindwatching remindingme of somethingvery impor- Breathless,Jennifer rushed to me. otherpeople work, whatevertheir age. tant the other day." "I guessI didn't tell youwhat 1 sayto Andhey, what do youmean, that'kme?" "Me?" Sheleaned forward, dumb- God. You know, after I thank Him. I Shesmiled the unaffectedgrin I hadbe- founded,her freckledface looking even thoughtmaybe everybody said it, but comeso fondof. more heart-shapedpropped in the maybethey don't." This young womanhad brightened wedgeof her knees. "What you say to God after . . . ?" many of my days, as she soughtmy "Remember,you told me you had Shedropped to her kneesin front of counselin matters of boyfriendsand learnedto thankGod when he answered me, her eyeslike sunsparkles on blue schooland parents. We hadgrown close, your prayers?You saidit was easyto water. "After I thankGod, thenl say, 'And whileshe shared her tearsand triumphs. askHim for help,but difficultto remem- now,God, what can I dofor YOU?' I lovedher andtold her so. Shetried to ber to thank Him. You said you dis- Kind of like I wouldsay to a friendwho 'Thank-you' love me too, but was frank to say she coveredthat a seemedto had been very nice to me." She wasput off by what she calledmy righ- 'closethe loop.'" searchedmy expression,as though un- teousness.l^ately though, Jennifer and I Nodding, smiling with the keen certainof my approval. had talked about God. Comingfrom a pleasureof havingtaught the teacher, Dear,dear Jennifer, yearning for my non-churchgoingfamily, the conceptof Jennifersqueezed her knees in the acceptancewhen she had now forged so Godand the teachingsof the Biblewere circle of her arms. "Yes?" She said far aheadof me. "And a little childshall new to her, but she had astonishedme eagerly,as thoughhoping for more. leadthem," I mused,smiling at her. For by her instinctiveacceptance ofboth. In "Well," I offered,"I maybe older Jenniferit wasall so straightforward,so the best way she could, Jenniferhad than you, and I may know more about honest,so Jennifer.If God were her dealt with some difficult situationsat the Bible,but I still needto be reminded very goodfriend, she would of course homevery earlyin her life. I wasdrawn of things now and then. I have been be a very good friend to Him.

38 FundamentalistJournal Trembling, she took my handsin anothertime, I was watchinga televi- quartersof the way." Her nosecrinlded hers. "You'll see, reallyyou will. And sionshow I hadnever seen before. On with her smile. "The final quarter gets you'll be amazed,at the lovelytasks God it theyflashed a telephonenumber to call closedwhen we ask Godwhat we cando allows you to do for Him." Her gaze if you hada crisis. I had a suddenurge for H'im." drifted awaya moment,then returned to sharethe numberwith my girfriend, "I see," I murmured.as we continued in wide wonderment. "Like one time so I calledher. Later she saidI called the packingprocess together. Jennifer had soonafter I askedHim pleaseto leadme at the very minuteshe was packingher thankedme numy times. But now she to whateverfavor He had lined up for thingsto run awayfrom home.Instead cameto grvegrft for grft, to return love me. There was this lady in the super- of leaving,she called the crisisnumber. for love, to close the last quarter of the market. She walkedup to me and said You see, God showedme how to help loop. I lookedjust like her daughterwho had Him." been killed a year before. She wanted Jeruriferbent down then and kissed my to talk to me, so she'dget the feeling hands.Looking up, she said, "I figure I Evelyn McKay is a free-lancewriter of being with her daughter. Then thankingGod closesthe loop aboutthree in VashonIsland, Washington.

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? THANKS effi 'lfu *h I G.I.V.I.N.G 'l$." Q.* #e,* '& We Gather Together

We gathertogether to askthe Lord'sblessing; He chastensand hastens His will to makeknown; Thewicked oppressing now cease from distressing, Singpraises to HisName: He forgetsnot Hisown.

Besideus to guideus, our Godwith us joining, Ordaining,maintaining His kingdomdivine; So from the beginningthe fight we were winning: Thou,Lord, wastat our side,all glorybe Thine!

We all do extolThee, Thou Leader triumphant, And praythat Thoustill our Defenderwilt be. Let Thy congregationescape tribulation; Thy Namebe everpraised! 0 Lord,make us free! Amen.

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by DeborahW. Huff all around her, I thought she would scarcelynotice when I said,"Look what od, food, Amen." Justas I am I broughtfrom the store today." dW With hands folded, Insteadof her usualresponse, she head bowed, our jumpedto her feetand said, "Oh thank not yet 2-year-old disaPFointed when you, Mommy. Baby bagels are my had uttered a short but substantive favoritest!" With that proclamation, prayer.Pleased with her achievement, my darlingdaughter Katieran acrossthe kitchento hugme she turned her chubbyface toward us aroundthe knees.The depthof her grat- for an approving"Amen" to her first itudemade me stopto reflecton her en- offeringof grace. neglectsto say thusiasmand why I felt so goodabout it. Freckles camouflagedthe goose The lessonof "tis better to givethan bumpson my arm as I reachedto pat thosepriceless wordq to receive"flashed into my mind.I was her on the backfor a job well done.My pleasedthat Katie stopped her play long husbandand I smiledat our accomplish- enoughto recognizemy little gift. I ment.We were pleasedwith ourselves ,$0must rny wouldsurely buy the babybagels again, for teachingsuch a little one the rudi- for theybrought her suchpleasure. As mentsof mealtimeprayer, as we had I settled into the routine of putting beentaught. "He tookbread, and gave hearuenlyFather sigh groceriesaway, Katie's gratefulhugs thanksto Godin presenceof themall" still warmingmy heart, I thoughtabout (Acts27:35). I thoughthappily that God with heowyhesrt the joy we could bring to the heart of waseven more pleasedthan we were. God if we would run and "hug His A coupleofyears have passed since that knees"in thanksgivingfor His constant preciousmoment. Katie and her prayers whenI f orget andeternal provision for our needs,our havegrown. Sincethen shehas offered wants,and our delights. countlessmealtime and bedtime prayers. And the converseis true. Just as I We listenas she thanksGod for each to thankHim, amdisappointed when my darlingdaugh- item on the dinner table or names ter neglectsto say those priceless every branch and twig on our family words,so must rny heavenly Father sigh tree. Teachinga childto saythank-you encouragea 4-year-oldto say thank- with heavyheart when I forget to thank in her prayersis relativelyeasy. She you? Him for the extraordinaryblessings and seesand hears us do it, andmirrors our Wouldyou believe the answercame little treats He brings into my life. actions.But teachingher the fineart of with the purchaseof threelittle bagels? Asidefrom raisinga sociallyaccept- saying thank-you in her daily life is WhenI do our weeklygrocery shop- able child, the only reasonto teach a anothermatter. ping, I alwaystry to pick up a coupleof child to be thankful is that the action Masteringsuch a simplesocial grace little thingsI knowKatie will enjoy,like pleasesGod. That gives me all the must beginearly. We set the example Popsiclesand bubble gum. UsuallyI get strengthI need to continuethe strug- with polite acknowledgmentsto each a "Thanks,Mom," andshe's back to gle. I am certainthat Katie will not al- other, andespecially to her. Like most her playthings.But her responseen- waysexpress her gratitudethe way she parents,we havehad our disappointing couragesme to continuethe practice. should-andneither will I. momentswhen our adorableone refused My recent30-cent investment in three But the lessonof the three bagels to extenda deserved"thank-you" to a "baby" bagelstaught me an invaluable gaveme a renewedcommitment to con- waitressfor the complimentarydish of lessonon why parentsmust be diligent tinue the efforts, equippedwith the applesauce,or to a cousin bearing in teachingthe simplecourtesy of say- knowledgeof why learningthe fine art specialgifts. Sometimesour efforts at ing thank-you. of thankfulnessis importantin the first teachingthis simpleform of etiquette On this particularday as I unloaded place. seemuseless, and we askourselves why the groceries,Katie was busily mixing I mustteach her to saythank-you for we bother. Why do we continueto an imaginarypie. With her play dishes a compliment.instead of "What-this

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ForrFree,l:nformatidnr,From,''OUlr',Advert,is0,ri$;..''Ulge.,,The,,,,.Postag+,P:aid,,Heplyleard,,Opposite rPage50, promise that you cannot If you are not a tithing home-a 1- and a 2-year- afford to pass up. The Lord family, do not expect God old? Our nearest relatives says to test Him by giving to bless you financially. If, lived 1,200 miles away. the whole tithe to Him- however, you want to see How could we manage? and He will bless you until a miracle in action, do as Severa.lfriends gave me there is no more need. God says in Malachi 3:10, an object lesson I will Sound impossible?Remem- "Prove [test] me now never forget. They had ber that our God deals in herewith saith the Lord of taken turns caring for Larry the impossible things of life hosts, if I will not open you and David while I was in and He challenges you to the windows of heaven, and the hospital. When they test Him. pour you out a blessing,that heard of our latest needs During our first year of there shall not be room not one of them waited for Budgetsand marriage, we were both enough to receive it." lffi us to call. students in college-and I arrived home. Some- Firstfruits money was very tight. Tim one had picked up the was a GI so his tuition was clutter and dusted the furni- by Tim and Beueily LaHaye covered by veterans' Can I Help? ture. Kay brought the boys benefits. The amount allot- home to greet me. "You Many couples find that ted us for living expenses "If I can do anything to will have a different visitor budgeting really opens their was $120 per month, which help,just call me." How each morning," she an- eyes about where their had to cover tithe, rent, many times had I offered nounced. "She will care for money goes. In fact, a food, transportation,cloth- this well-intendedinvita- the babies while you sleep. budget is one key to ing, and Bev's college tuition? When I found myself That way they won't need eliminatingthe pressures of tion. There was no way it on the receiving end I to be separatedfrom you finances.The main purpose could stretch that far, and learned several things about eachday." of a budget is to identify we consistentlyran behind. helping a family in need, in- The first morning Ann and put controls on exces- We also pastored a little cluding how difficult it is to arrived with a chicken cas- sive and miscellaneous country church 35 miles respondto vaguepromises. serole that needed only to spending.This can help away on weekends.This I had been hospitalized be heated for dinner. While couples avoid unnecessary offered $15 a week, barely with a critical case of I slept she cleanedmy shortages. If you are enough to cover the travel meningitis.Upon discharg- bathroom until it sparkled. already in debt, you expenses. We were very ing me the doctor insisted, The second morning Ina desperatelyneed a budget happy in our first church "You must get lots of rest came with a meat loaf to help balanceyour spend- and trusted God to work for six weeks, includinga ready for the oven. "I'm ing with your income. out our impossiblefinancial nap every morning and going to clean your Proverbs 16:9 says, "A situation. afternoon." refrigerator today while you man'sheart deviseth his At one point, college Impossiblel Had he for- rest," she said. way: but the Lord directeth tuition was due for Bev, gotten I had two babies at The third morning Harriet his steps." The first step and we did not have the in planning a useful budget money to cover it. We had is to make it simple. 50 cents between us to last However, you cannot two weeks. We trusted plan a budget and expect God to help us through the God to direct your steps next two weeks by stretch- until you are willing to ing that 50 cents, and we honor Him with the first- committed the tuition to fruits of your income. In Him. other words, obey God and The next day Tim went pay your tithe first. "Bring to our mailbox and found a ye all the tithes into the check to cover the tuition storehouse, that there may exactly. Various states paid be meat in mine house, and veterans a "bonus," and lffi;$T prove me now herewith, the state of Michigan was saith the Lord of hosts, if I the first to pay this. During will not open you the win- those days we very dows of heaven, and pour scrupulouslytithed every you out a blessing, that bit of income we received. there shall not be room God "passedthe test" as enough to receive it" far as we were concerned- (Mal. 3:10). Now there is a He always does. W 46 FundamentalistJournal asked,"Where is yourvacuum But today's storieshave cleaner?"Its steadyhum little or nothing to do with lulled me to sleep.The beef the realitiesof life. Modern roast she brought filled the hero charactershave kitchenwith a deliciousaroma. strange powers and deal Janet'svinegar solution with situationsso unusual left a fresh smell. She that they bear no resem- washedtoddlers' finger- blanceto the averagechild's prints from picture windows surroundingsor ffestyle. and the slidingglass door. Charactersconsidered the Crumplednewspapers made "good guys" today, might them glistenwhen she dried have been calledthe "bad them. "The ink on the news- guys" not manyyears ago. print makesthem shine," The "bad guy" is a per- she confidedher secret. son who breaksthe rules to Mickey apologizedbe- get what he wants. The causeshe couldnot come view of good or bad de- to help. Her four children pendscompletely on our kept her home. "However, own systemof rules. get your ironingtogether Skeletor,a cartooncharacter Dependingon our value and my husbandwill pick it system,even a thief could up." Whenthe crisplyironed EvaluatingToys & Cartoons see himselfas a "good shirts and other garments guy." After all, when he were returnedon hangers, Toys are a big business. trappingsof wealth and steals,he providesfor him- my heart meltedin deep ap- Between1976 and 1986the "the goodlife." Then there self or his family. If he preciationof her sacrificeof toy industrygrew from $3.1 are the intentionallyrepul- hurts someoneelse in the already-crowdedtime. billionto $12.5 billion-a sive toys, that look, feel, process,that is just too Billie rememberedhow 400 percentincrease. and sometimessmell like bad. He had to do it. husbandsand toddlersenjoy Why has this hap- t}ings not mentionedin Accordingto his value snacks."These are my pened? Peerpressure, polite society. system,it was OK. family's favoriteoatmeal coupledwith new marketing Cateringto basicin- How do I know for cookies,"she told us. methodsthat tie in toy stinctsof adventure,power, sure what is good or bad Elsie brought an uplifting productswith cartoon and wealthinstead of dis- when so many people devotionalbook to feed my characters,has createda cipline,morals, and family have different opinions spirit. "Marge, enjoy this greater demandfor the living, manyof today's toys and standards? There is time of rest, and refresh productsthan we haveever and cartoonslead our kids only one moral absolutein yourself.Don't feel guilty. known. With many mothers into self-centeredfantasy, the Christianeconomy-the There will be time enough moving into the work force, allowingthem to escape Word of God. We accept later to serve your family the roles of parentsare from reality rather than to God's principlesas moral andothers." shifting. Children are on dealwith it. absolutesdictated by God to Weekspassed. My hus- their own more. To fill the Like a child givencandy be followedand taughtto bandand I rested in the love gap left by decreasing as his only nutritionalsus- our childrenwithout com- andcaring of our dailyvisitors. parentalattention, kids turn tenance,toys designedfor promise.So why do Chris- I cameto realizethe to TV and toys. all fun and no instruction tian parentsallow their chil- thingswe neededmost were The problem? Most destroythe balanceneces- dren to play with ques- those simple,obvious, un- toys that line the retailers' sary for well-rounded tionabletoys that would be glamoroustasks of dailymain- shelvestoday are at best development. classifiedas "bad guys" in tenance-thingsa healthy fantasycharacters teaching Whatever happened God'smoral economy? homemakerdoes with no a rainbow,fairy-tale exis- to toys that promote The obviousanswer is specialplanning or thought. tence where pastel family play? Twenty years that parentsjust don't real- I couldnever repaythose problemsnever last long. At ago, TV heroesfit a posi- ize what their kids are play- sensitiveSamaritans, but I try worst, they promotevio- tion in societyas we knew ing with. When did you last to pass along similar gifts lence, sorcery,and high it. Kids couldrelate to them take time on a Saturday of serviceto others in need. technologyas man's ulti- and modeltheir lives after morning to review what I look for a specificneed and mate answerto all his them in ways that wouldbe your childrenare watching fill it. Never againwill I of- problems. beneficialto their growth in on television?Perhaps it is fer thoseempty words, "Just Somewherebetween society.The characterson the oniy day you haveto callme if you needanything. " these two extremesare the "The Lone Ranger," ignorethe alarmand "sleep dolls that glamorizethe "Fury," and "Lassie" are in" or to do housework. li$ Marjorie Gordon single lifestyle and all the examples. You sav. "I watched cartoons when I was young, confusehim. i and they didn't hurt me." A word of encourage- E Believe me, things are ment. Makingthese different now. As a Chris- changesmay not be easy. { tian parent you need to Someof the most popular E know about those toys are the very onesyou i differences. will want to get rid of. What should I do? Along with the commercials Inuest the time and take and showsthat promote a look at the Saturday them, there is a battalionof morning cartoon fare. If you friendswho collectthem, have even a mustard seed's representinga constant 1e.'*-m'&# -. - *{l{S, worth of spiritual discern- sourceof peer pressure. ment, those cartoons will But don't giveup! Many wake you up. They may parentshave reportedsig- even shock you. Most of nificantchanges in their the stories and heroes are child's behaviorfollowing different from, if not directly suchmeasures. opposed to, traditional Teachingour childrenis Christian values. one of the most important Seek God for wisdom on jobs parentsever have.It is how to begin editing your alsoone of our greatest child's TV viewing, and how God-givenblessings. to replace undesirable play- The soundof young things with something more feet, squeakyvoices, con- wholesome. stantmesses, runny noses, and the Whale, and Moses stones on scerucplay Do not fall prey to the lovablehugs, and milk- and Pharaoh, each comes boards. old excuse, "Oh, they're mouth kissesmean so with two figures, a color For the youngchild in- just fantasy toys. Don't much,but all too soonpass storybook, and cassette. terestedin music,there is make such a big deal about awayas our kids grow up. Wee Win also offers Piano Playboo&with 11 it. Let the kids have their Take a momenttoday to plush animals lske Guardi.an differenttunes and Musical fun and be kids while they make sure they are on the Angel Bear and Truthful 7Il with animatedstories can." That is a cop-out for right path. Teddy, as well as Mafu in that show the love of God. the lazy, or for someone HeaaenDol/s, and a new RainJalleven marketscrib who just does not care I Zed Daniels board game cdled Generosity toys for babies.Instead of enough to take the time. for ages 9 and up. Unlike "Brahms' Lullaby" the bear Make a decision about many games that teach with a pull string plays these shows and toys based greed and hoarding of "JesusLoves Me." on godly values, and catego- Toyswith wealth, Generosityrewards Ask your Christianbook- rize them something like the Christian players for making godly store or localtoy store following. (1) Shows and decisions as they deal aboutordering these toys that must go! (2) Values with questionslike marriage, and other productsthat not Shows and toys that can profession,children, invest- only providehours of play stay with some discussion Hanna-Barberahas re- ments, and so forth. enjoyment,but promote and teaching. (3) Shows and cently producedsix home Rainfall. Inc.. of Grand spiritualinterest and biblical toys that can stay. videoscalled The Greatest Rapids, Michigan, also dis- values. m For things that fall in the Aduenturestories from the tributes toys of Christian "must go" slot, take time Bible, teachingbiblical value. They offer Bible to explain to your child why valuesthrough animated Greats, a line of biblical Needed: they must go. Many fine cartoons. action figures with story- video programs and toys Severaltoy companies books and cassettes.To Parents are perfectly acceptable. haverecently been started take the place of the un- Some even have Christian to fill this gap for whole- desirable cartoons of today, Recentsurveys on drugs or Bible themes. some,biblical toys. Wee Our Dwelling Place ideo- andsex showa distinct For shows and toys in Win Toys of Houstonhas cassettes feature animated need for parentsto be more categories 2 arrd 3, explain a new line of Bible char- stories about bibli- involvedin parenting.A to the child why these are acter actionfigures called cal events. Bible Peel & study of WashingtonState all right, but cover any pos- Heroesof the Kingdorn. P/ay includes vinyl pieces high schoolstudents (by the sible flaws in the characters Featuringcharacters like that allow children to recre- Universityof Puget Sound) or value systems that might David and Goliath,Jonah ate favorite Bible showssome startling

48 FundamentalistJournal statistics. Over one-fourth subtly persuadesher to of the students surveyed FamilyMatters Family betray the Churchmouse are borderline or ft.rllyad- from Andre Bustanoby Bookshelf Choir by becomingpower dicted to drugs or alcohol; hungry.Eventually Charity the average starting age for The most important Heroes and Zeroes by alcohol was 12 and a half; thing "family" can give Terry Powell. As the title marijuana was 13 and a ha"lf; a child is a senseof be- suggests,this book is writ- more than 21 percent use longing or "rootedness." ten for young people. It marijuana monttrly and 60 We who belong to the family considers the lives of Bible percent drink alcohol on a of God by adoption should characters with a view of regular basis. Use of understand this better than learning from their marijuana and alcohol is anyoneelse. A child's sense example-both positively considered"normal" by and negatively. A sampling students. of chapter titles is sufficient A recent Harris poll of to communicate the tone of teens showed a high rate of the book: "A Teenager in ignoranceabout how a girl the Oval Office" (fosiah); uncovers the scheme and gets pregnant, and over half "The Snare of Success" comes to her senses. use no birth control the first (Uzzlah): "The Man with a Together with her friends time they "do it." The Mighty Mouth" (Apollos); she puts on her spiritual reason cited: "Many teens and "What a Difference a armor and prepares for have been taken in by TV's Day Makes" Oehoshaphat). warfare. An entertaining al- version of sex-swept away The book is chock-full of bum with peppy little songs by the passion of the illustrations that appeal to and a great lesson to teach moment." h teens. For example,the your child to stand firm Perhapsthe most dis- author begins the book by "On the Front Line." turbing aspect of all was the of identity is developedin part referring to football (Maranatha!Music, 1987, lack of parentalinteraction. by his perceptionof his family. phenomenonWilliam "The $9.98 tape or album, $4.50 The sex poll revealed two- His sense of self-worth rises Refrigerator" Perry. Later choirbook) thirds of the teens surveyed from admiration for his family. he suggests that the day had neuertalked to ther What role does affec- after Jesus raised Jairus's Cindy B. Gunter parents about sex or birth tion play in family life? daughterfrom the dead, the control. Almost half of the It affirms the person who Capernaum Chronicle teens indicated they were receives the affection. It is probably contained an ad There's an Angel in My nervous or afraid to bring a way of saying, "I love saying, "For sale: one Locker by Mary Lou Carney. up the subject with their you just becauseyou're tomb. Never used." Stu- Andy is entering his first parents. The drug and you." Affection also helps dent activity books and a year of middle school, and he alcohol survey indicated the bonding of the family. leader's guide with visual is very nervous! A miniature most parents become defen- In administering dis- aids are also available.The guardianangel, complete with sive about the drug/alcohol cipline, parents can be book will provide creative sparkling teeth of gold and topic and deny any problem sure the method they are and helpful ideas to anyone a laugh that sounds like a wind exists. employing is correct if it is working with young people. chime, flutters into Andy's approved by Scripture. For (Victor Books, 7987, I4I life. This wise angel, Herbie, Reprinted by permission example:Physical punishment pp., $4.50) is Iull of sensible advice. from Media Updnte, a is sometimesnecessary, but The 25 chapters of this Menconi Ministries publica- it must not be done in anger I Neal D. Williams devotional book for junior high- tion evaluating music and (Eph. 6:1-4). Age group schoolersare devoted to some media. For a sample copy characteristicsmust be taken of the major problems of write PO Box 306, Cardiff, into accountwhen determining Charity Church- growing up. Topics such as California 92007. what discipline is appropriate mouse/On the Front conflicts with parents, drugs, (Prov. 22:6). And parents Line, written and produced boredom, death, love, and (especiallyfathers) must avoid by Ernie and Debby Kerner troubles at school are hashed provoking their children to Rettino.Another action- out by Andy and Herbie. Each wrath or discouragementin packed"Kid's Praise" instance always points to a the way they discipline productionto encourage heavenly Father who makes (Eph. 6:1-4; Col. 3:21). your child to standstrong in the difference in the everyday servingGod. Charity life of a middle-schooler.Q,on- il Andre Bustanoby is a Churchmousefalls prey to dervan,1986, 117 pp., $4.95) marriage and family therapist Risky Rat's plan as his as- in Bowie, Maryland. sistant,Minerva Mosquito, W Tina Barringer

November1987 49 illegalmoney. Any suddenincrease of in- societyis based. come,from drug salesto bribes,can be Watsondirects a significantamount of passedoffto the IRS andthe lar as gam- his study specificallyto Christians. He bling winnings.To reinforcehis charges is shockedby public opinionresearch about organizedcrime and moneylaun- whichindicates that evenirmong Conser- dering, Watsonquotes extensively from vative Evangelicalsat least one in three the Abramsreport. This is a study pre- participatesin someform of profession- DON'T BET ON IT paredby the New York attorney general gambling,and sees nothing immoral in by Tom Watson, Jr. al's office on the effects of the his actions.While the Bible doesnot spe- introduction of legalized professional cifically condemngambling, Watson be- TomWatson, Jr., presentsa thought- gamblingin Atlantic City, New Jersey. lieves it flies in the face of some of the provoking and shocking analysis of On the matter of legalizedstate lot- basicscriptural principles. These include professionalgambling in Americansoci- teries, Watsonraises several specific ob- the principlesof beinggood stewards,of ety n Don't Bet on.If. Watson,a Pres- jections. First, state lotteries do not not lovingmoney, of not doingthings that byterian minister and a marriage attract, by themselves,the quantity of wouldcause others to stumbleor fall. He counselor,draws heavily from his own moneytheir backersprcmise or the state believesChristians should set an exam- experiences as he endeavorsto warn expectsto gain.Hence the stategovern- ple, shouldwork towardachieving clean Christiansof the dangersof legalizedand ment must conducta hard-selladvertis- moral communities,and shoulduphold professionalgambling. In fact, he con- ing campaignto increaseparticipation. the work ethic. kgalized professional verted this reviewerfrom seeinggam- This meanstax dollars are used to en- gamblingis the antithesisof all of these. bling as a victimless, minor vice to counge citizensto gamble,and perhaps Watsonconcludes by askingwhether one activelyopposing it as a major socialevil. becomecompulsive gamblers. Second, couldpictureJesus shooting craps, buy- In a relatively short volume Watson Watsonraises the issue of respect for ing a lotto ticket, or placinga bet on next discussesmost of the variousforms that law. Why are certain forms of gambling week's game. professionalgamblng takes in this coun- encouragedwhile all other forms remain In conclusion,one hopes that all try. He coversstate lotteries, pari-mutuel ilegal? Watson speculatesthat such voters, Christianand non-Christian,in betting,casinos, and professional sports questions will further undermine the stateswhere the lottery issuewill be on betting. While explainingthe terms and respect for law and governmentamong the ballot could read this book before methodsto the uninitiated, Watsonalso our idealisticand disillusionedyouth. they vote. It is conciseand well-written. educatestlte readeron other aspectsof Watson also persuasively argues that The major points are summarizedat the gambling.Fint he shorvsthat in anyform most so-called safeguardsenacted to end of each chapter. Democracyde- the oddsare stackedin frvor of the deal- prevent abusesof legalizedstate gam- mandsinformed voters, and in this case, er. In other words, all gamblerslose bling are mere facades and window if you know the truth, the truth shall more than they win. dressing.Finally, state lotteries under- keepus free. (RegalBooks, 19U,249 Then Watson discusses some of mine the work ethic upon which this pp., $?.95)Homer H. Blass the reasons why he believes that gamblingis a major social evil. First, it temptssome men to becomecompulsive gamblers.The compulsivegambler representsanother form of addictionand moral enslavement.He will sacrifice family, career, and good name to get moneyfor just one more bet. This already representsa major problem in American society-from housewives hooked on Bingo to professionalmen hookedon horsesand cards.The compulsivegambler's world becomesa moral swampof lies andthefts. Second,professionalgambling attmcts organized crime, from loan sharks to labor racketeersto drug dealers.Third, it providesunlimited and ideal opportunities for laundering

50 FundamentalistJournal them.They have to standfirm whendis- schoolteacher. Strzngely, perhaps, no couraged.And they haveto standstrong mentionis made of Jim Bakker or WV. BOOKNOTES when tempted. Grant.(InterVarsity Press, 1F.87,204 pp., LIVINGABOVE THE LEVEL Don't be misledinto thinkingthere is $6.9D Donald R. Rickards OF MEDIOCRITY a''get-above-average-quickscheme." It's by Charles R. Swindoll a lifelongprocess. But youcan get start- WORLDLYSAINTS: THE PURITANS ed now. (WordBooks, 1987,283 pp., AS THEY REALLYWERE What do O.J. Simpson,Caleb and $15.95)Martha Harper by Leland Ryken Joshua,and 56 courageousmen who signedthe Declarationof Independence THE HEALTHAND WEALTH If you plan on readingMilton, Win- havein common?They challengeus to GOSPEL:WHAT'S GOING ON ttrrop,and so on, WoildlySalzts provides live abovethe average,to soar to new TODAYIN A MOVEMENTTHAT HAS the historicalcontext for understanding heights,and to makean impact on society. SHAPEDTHE FAITHOF MILLIONS Puritan practice. Ryken writes as one Swindollbelieves livine aborrc mediocrity by Bruc'e Barron who teachesEnglish-easy story fashion, beginswith a clear mind. If Satancan af- short selectionswith clearly identified fect our thinking,he has our wholebody. Barronis admirablybalanced in his ap- changesin ideas,and a style attractiveto Swindollencouages us to focuson a vision proachto every face of the health and the lay reader.All this lendsitself to a andallow Jesus Christ to rule in our lives. wealthgospel and to its most outstand- highlyreadable work for the personwish- This requiresa greatdeal of commitment ing proponents.One chapterbares the ing to understandthe literatureand think- that will ultimatelyexpress itself in exb:ava- roots of this movement,exposing the ing of the Puritan era. Through the use gant love. He remindsus of Mary, who parts playedby A.J. Gordonand A.B. of topics,the authorincorporates a differ- broke her alabasteryase for Christ. Simpson-althoughthe movementhas ent perspectiveof Puritan life than has Wecannot rise to new heightswithout developedfar beyondtheir more cautious normallybeen communicated in suweyof fighting some battles-the battle over positions.The authorvery fairlylets the literaturecourses. greed, the battle over traditionalism,the principlesspeak for themselves.Divine The primary weaknessof the work is battle over the blahsof indifference,and healing,positive confession, and other the overuseof secondarysources; that the battle overjoylessness. elementsare fully presentedin this well- is, the acceptanceof the interpretation Even those who do live abovemedi- editedvolume. Both the ScriptureIndex and accuratereporting of primary works ocrity haveto pay the price. They hare andthe GenenlIndex, though small, are by others. However,one desiring to do to standtall whenthe crowdsways against luluable to the lay reader or Sunday- additionalscholarly work does have

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Ifith it, youcan colorBible maps. .Z#SHFH THEAMPI.IFIED BIB[E... NOW 11{ Al{EW Al{D EXPANDED EDIIIOil. adequatereferences from whichto begin. model he suggestsfor improvementis SCOTTDAVIS MINISTRIES Worldly Saints: The Puritnns as Thej Christ's teachingsas set forth in the ReaIIyWre is a refreshing,positive ap- Beatitudes.flMord Books, 1987, 185 pp., proachto Puritanideals, is well-written, $10.95)Homer H. Blass andgives new insight into the Puritandis- sent from seventeenth-centuryCatholic MAKINGSUNDAY SPECIAL tradition.Educators, historians, and theo- by Karen Burton Mains logians will find this work of interest. (Zondervan/AcademieBooks, 1986, KarenBurton Mains, minister's wife 281pp., $14.95)John Donaldson and religiousradio personality,has written an interestingbook. As a minister's THEGEORGE MULLER TREASURY daughterand a pastor'swife, shehas ex- by Roger Steer periencedthe weeklyfrustration of get- I lHHf'' ting a normal Americanfamily ready for way Scott Probably more than any other in- churchon Sundaymorning. She feels that Davis is bring- dividual,George Muller epitomizedthe the meaningof Sundayoften gets lost in ing people to- life of taith. During 70 plus years of ac- the hustleand impatience of preparingthe gether. Blend- ing his diverse tive ministry Muller depended totally family for churchand preparing the spe- talents as a upon the Inrd, findingHim to alwaysbe cial noon mealfor familyand guests. singer and sufficient.In numerousvolumes, Muller When Mains and her family visited speaker,Scott communicates chronicledthe eventsof his life, andhow Israel,she observed a tlpicalJewish Sab- the vitality of knowing Christ. preparation Around the globe he has touch' Godworked in andthrough him. He also bath whichinspired her new ed thousands of lives. Through expoundeda rariety of biblicaltopics. book. She appliesthese principlesand his inspiredmusic and insightful Steerhas selected portions of Muller's practicesto an AmericanChristiantamily, messages he'lltouch your life writingsthat spanhis entirelifetime. With- providinga wayof restoringthe Sabbath {oo. out addedembellishment, Steer allows into a day of rest and contemplationof "Scott is mature,organized and the readerto capturethe essenceof the God.Specifically she suggests making ex- highlycommitted to servingChrist. I heart andlife of Muller. This insightis en- tensivepreparations for both churchand givehim the highestpossible recom- riching,challenging, and refreshing. dirureron Fridayand Saturday. Mains also mendation.Use him...you will not be disappointed !" 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John GloveL Ministet of Music NazareneUniversity, delightfnlly presents FirstBaptist Atlanta somebasic concepts in hisnew book. He QUESTFOR RENEWAL ln TouchMinistries, Atlanta, Georgia suggestsways that peoplecan improve their by Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. self-imageand attitudes, and through these betterattitudes, achieve a happiermaniage. The call for revival is a fundamental Parrott'sideas for self-improvement cry heardacross America today. Walter canbe summarizedas, "If life givesyou a Kaiseraddresses that topic throughex- lemon,make lemonade." He usesexten- amining Scripture, using 10 great Old sivepersonal examples and biblical injunc- Gstamentrevivals as a basis.Focusing tionsto illustratehow one canovercome on 2 Chronicles7:14, he remindsus of the severaltypes ofpoor attitudes. These in- four conditionsfor revilal: humbleyour- FREECASSETTE cludethe sinsof resentment,self-pity, and selves,seek God'sface, pray, and turn genenl negativism.Renewing one's mind from your wicked way. 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A.ddress plainingabout the other'sfaults, each one (Moody Press, 1986,163 pp., $6.95) Ciry,State/Zip should work to improvehimself. The Pauline Donaldson Office Phone - Home Phone Jerry Johnston,and The Pastor'sStudy ColonelJim Irwin, the only Calendar quote manknown to Scrip- November ture on the moon. Broadcastfrom Liberty 2-Dr. Falwellspeahs at Mountain,the program theJerry Johnston taps the vast resource AnnwalConference on of speakers,musicians, and Euangelism,Kansus Christianleaders who visit City, Missowri the Liberty University 4-8-LU New York campus.Occasionally ExposwreTrtp guestsare interviewedover 6- ElizabethElliot, mis- the telephone-sometimes sionaryto theAuca from as far awayas Indians,speaks at LU Brazl. 9, ll-Freddie Gagespeaks "The Pastor'sStudy" at LU is airedlive at 9:00 a.m. l?-Charles Lyons,Armitage Mondaythrough Friday and BaptistChurch. 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Familiesfrequently wait sanctuarywith enlarged demandsplaced on a TRBC's nearly half an hour in Sundayschool rooms, growing ministry. The Building bumper-to-bumpertraffic nursery facilitieswithin financial goal of $21 mil- to get out of the parking easyaccess of the lion over the next three ProEram lots. Nurseriesare so sanctuary,a bride'sroom, years is the first step crowdedthat infantsare more office facilities, toward meeting the often turned away. more and better rest spiritual goal of minister- "Then I told them of Recognizingthe need rooms,and most of all, ing more effectively to the hand of my God which to rise up andbuild, the spaceto continuemeeting the community and the was good upon me. . . . churchplans a 10,000-seat the variety of needsand world. And they said, let us rise The fund-raising up and build. So they campaign involves only strengthened their hands the local church mem- for this good work" bers. Prayer and visitation (Neh. 2:18). teams have been calling The hand of the Lord on every home to en- has been upon Thomas courage prayer for Road Baptist Church for Dr. Falwell, faithfulness over 30 years. He has in attendance, and given the church 100 percent participation phenomenal growth and in the Rise Up and Build capabilitiessince 1956 Campaign.Each member when 35 charter members is asked not to give equal held services in the vacant gifts but to make an Donald Duck Bottling equal sacrifice.Min- Company. Today crowded istry friends across the parking conditionsneces- nation are asked only sitate running buses to to remember the efforts in other parking areas. Draver.

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Her influenceon her Singing childrenis evident.One untothe daughterand her family haveserved as missionaries to Brazti for 28 years and her son, Jonathan,works = at Hope Aglow.Another : daughterlives in California. :! Mrs. McPhailhas 11 grand- = childrenand 3 great- : grandchildren.

Living Christmas

Who is that little lady Tree singingher heart out in the If you've ever wantedto sopranosection of the come to Lynchburgto visit The LU Christianmusic and sound- "Oldjlime GospelHour" Liberty University,Thomas tracks, and best-sellersby choir?She's Myrtle RoadBaptist Church,and Bookstore such authorsas Charles McPhailand she has been relatedministries, December Swindoll,John MacArthur, singingthere for 16 years. is the time. The annual andJosh McDowell. Bill In 192 Mrs. McPhail spectacularLiving A Showcaseof Gifts Dunbar,assistant manager, and her husbandmoved to ChristmasTiee at Thomas calls the bookstore,"the Virginia to work for Hope RoadBaptist Churchhigh- For visitors of Liberty showcaseof the Arthur Aglow Prison Ministry. Her lights the holidayseason. University,the LU Book- DeMossBuilding." husbandwent to be with Over 300 peoplehave been store offers a variety of gift If you are unableto visit the l.ord in 1974,but planningand preparingfor items includingt-shirts, LU, but are interestedin Myrtle, a spry 80-year-old, this event since summer. paperweights,key chains, gifts bearingthe LU em- continuesto work as This year's program,"[-ove and coffeemugs. It also blem, pleasewrite Liberty secretaryfor that ministry. Broughta Mirzcle," is the servesas an on-campus UniversityBookstore, Box The daughterof a story of a poor familyliving conveniencestore providing 20000,Lynchburg, Virginia SalvationArmy minister, in Virginia around 1887.A healthand beautyaids, 24506 for the fall catalog. Myrtle cameto know Jesus professionalset-designing Christ as her personal team from Baltimore, Saviouras a younglady. Maryland,will decoratethe SeniorSaints gan the day with Bible study "I alwayswanted to be a stagewith authenticscenery. and prayer.They enjoyed missionary,"she said. She Scheduledperformances : Travelto New singlngtogether on the buses. and her husbandserved as Saturday,December 5, 2:00 On Sundaythey visited the missionariesin Japanfor p.m. and 7:00p.m.; Sunday, England PlainvilleBaptist Church pas- 11 yearswith New Tiibes December6, 6:00p.m.; Traveling,fellowshipping tored by Tom Bonifield,an Missionbefore returning to Friday,December 11, 7:00 with friends,and shopping LU seminarygraduate. On ri the states. p.m.; Saturday,December are just a few of the activi- Wednesdaynight they at- Whenasked about her 12,2:00p.m. and 7:00 ties senioradults anticipate tendedMt. EphraimBaptist hobbies,she said, "I love p.m.; andSunday, Decem- during the "golden years." Churchin NewJersey. In both music. I think my choir ber 13,2:00 p.m. and 6:00 This fall 72 senioradults churchesthe seniorcitizens director,Dave Randlett, is p.m. Admissionis $3 per from ThomasRoad Baptist hadthe opportunityto see tops. I love collegefolks. I person. Churchand surrounding how graduatesfrom Liberty feel the spirit of the lnrd at For ticket information local churchestraveled to are applyingtheir education ThomasRoad Baptist Church. call (804) 239-9287and ask New England.Their tour in Christianministry. If there's a blessing for Don Norman'soffice. hosts,Dr. andMrs. Norm Youcan havean active [throughher singing],I give For traveland hotel ar- Heddingand Rev. and Mrs. seniorsaints ministry in your all the glory to the lord." rangementscontact Univer- RichardBooth, took them church.For moreinformation She also enjoysbaseball and sity Travelat (804) sight-seeingto Plymouth on howto get started,contact basketball-especiallythe 528-9M9. Rock,Cape Cod, and Boston. SeniorSaints Ministry, LU basketballgames. Each morningthey be- Lynchburg,Y ir gnia 2 4514. - 54 FundamentalistJournal '."' 1 PacificGarden Mission Shiningin Darkness

bylames R. Adair Seminaryin Chicago-CarlF.H. Henry. sion,oldest rescue mission west of New He hadcome to find out firsthandwhat York City, was little more than a orty-sx years ago a young man skid row life waslike and how a manof storefrontoperation, but neverthelessan dressed as a derelict shuflled the streetwould be treatedat t}tefamous effectiveoutreach to skid row people. down State Street just south of rescuemission. He was in the initial TodayPGM, whichhas operated continu- Chicago'sbustling Ilop businessand stagesof researchinghis third book, A ouslysince its foundingn1877, is a model shoppingdistrict. He passednaughty Doorwayto Heauen, the storyof the mis- ministrysecond to none,known around burlesquehouses, 30-cent-a-night sionpublished in 1942and written with the worldfor its colorfulhistory and long hotels, smelly bars, and vulgar tattoo the flair of a newspaperreporter. list of convertswho went on to become parlors.He studiedthe hopelessfaces In that day the PacificGarden Mis- effectivesoldiers of the Cross.Tens of of wanderingoutcasts, drink anddrug ad- thousandsworldwide who tune in to dicts, and paintedstreetwalkers. In the PGM'sunique gospel radio drama "Un- 600block of SouthState, the youngman shackled!"know the missionas the place entereda buildingthat didn't seem to be- Tn, gospet wherelives are transformed by Christon longto this skidrow district,known then "the street of forgotten men and as "Bum Boulevard."It wasthe Pacific comesfirst, women." GardenMission, clean and inviting, with thenfood, clothing, The monthbefore Carl Henry's visit signssuch as "Mother's PrayersFollow on skid row, the board of trustees of You" and "Everything Free." anda hed, PGM appointeda new superintendent, The youngman was at that time a Harry G. Saulnier,an electricianby trade faculty member of Northern Baptist anda manGod would use mightily to turn

November1987 55 up the wattageof the mission.Today, the Old Lighthouse,as manycall it, operates with a full-timestaff of 135on an annual budgetof $2.25million and occupies four buildings,one a renovateasma row flop- house. Though the neighborhoodhas beenupgraded since the forties, with a commercialhigh school next door,PGM continuesto jam in homelesspeople, currently estimated to be 25,000 in Chicago. Former superintendentHarry G. Saulnier,who spent 46 years at the helm-longest of anyof the superinten- dents who precededhim-often asked the staff to do everythingpossible to make all comers feel comfortableand welcomeand to compassionatelyshare the gospelof JesusChrist with them. "We wouldbe nothingmore than a socialservice ministry shouldwe neglect to shareChrist with men andwomen and put them on the roadto heaven,"Saul- nier often said. "We put a real empha- sis on meetingthe materialand physical needs of those who pass through our doors,but our number-onetask is to get thesepeople sared and out servingGod." A toweringred neonsign summarizes the messageof the mission: "Jesus Saves/ ChristDied for Our Sins/ Pacific GardenMission." The signbeckons the needyas well as up-and-outersand servicemen,most of them from Greatkkes NavalTraining Center north of Chicago. Street men find 215beds in three dor- yearsago, Chicago was rebuilding follow- In 1880Clarke movedthe ministry mitories. Womenand childrenneeding ing the Great ChicagoFire of 1871.Sa- into larger quarters at 100 East Van temporaryquarters are housedin home- tan hada firm grip on thousandsof men Buren, andhere the missiongot its unlike quarterswith comfort for 60. Mili- andwomen who wanderedthe streets- usualname. The buildinghad been va- tary men haveaccess to 50 beds,along harlots,drunkards, gamblers, patrons of catedby the PacificBeer Garden.Along with meals,plus snacksat all hours, a opiumdens, and the homeless.In the cameDwight L. Moody,who occasion- lounge,and a gameroom. rundownarea of the 300 blockof South ally preachedat the mission,and sug- Soulwinningand providinga refuge Clark Street, virtually next door to gestedto ColonelClarke that he delete for the homelessare around-the-clock notorious Hinky Dink's saloon, an the wordBeer md addthe wordMission: tasksat PGM, evenwhen most of Chicago aristocraticcouple, Georgeand Sarah thus, PacificGarden Mission. is asleep. Whereas it originally Clarke,began what wasthen knownas At the missionin 1886a famousbase- ministeredonly to derelicts,PGM today ColonelClarke's Mission. ball playertook the step that eventually reachesout to a varietyof people.The causedhim to quit swinginga bat andto Servicemen'sCenter, begun early in t t startpounding pulpits in a much-blessed WorldWar II, has neverceased to wel- W, woutdbe elangelisticcareer. Billy Sundaymeant comemilitary personnel,and the mission it with all his heart that eveningwhen he has ministeredto womenand children nothingmore than a turned to his buddiesand said, "Boys, througha separatedivision since 1941. socialseruice ministry I bid the old life good-bye,"and went on A secondshelter for women and chil- to enter the kingdomof God'sSon. dren, the GospelIcague Home, was shouldwe neglect The little rescuemission on VanBuren addedas a branchministry of PGM in to shareChrist was also the spiritual birthplace of 1983.The MissionClinic opened in 1951, anotherfamous evangelist. Mel Tiotter with volunteerdoctors and nurses.To- withmen and women was so wreckedby drink that he would dayvolunteers still assist, but a staffdoc- andput them havedrowned himself in hke Michigan tor maintainsa regularschedule as she hadnot TomMackay, an ex-drunkardand treats skid row ills in well-equipped, on theroad to heaven." cardsharpconverted to Christ a short antiseptic-cleanfacilities. time before, pulled him into the door- When the ministry was begun 110 way to heaven. Tiotter was soundly

56 FundamentalistJournal converted.His thirst for alcoholwas flight. Amid the tension, their marriage quenchedby Christ, and he eventually hungby a thread. Finally,one dayas she went on to start 60 other rescuemissions thought of the life-changingmessage of KNOW SOMEONE acrossthe United States. the PGM broadcast,she cried out to God WHO DESERVES Sundayand Tiotter headthe list of for salvation. colorfirlcorverts who in time left PGM to At the missionitself, in gospelservices A JOT]RNALISM go into some type of gospelministry. andin one-on-oneconversations, people SCHOLARSHIP? Othersinclude: Walter "Happy Mac" cometoChrist, and many otherswhohare MacDonald,Billy Driver,Robert "Mika- drifted from Him are restoredto fellow- The325 periodical members ofthe do" Atchison, Royal L. Leeson,Jack ship. As in most rescuemissions, the EvangelicalPress Association are Martin, Lou Skoda,Scotty lzwrence, and gospelcomes first, then food, clothing, vitallyinterested in the futureof Art Petznick. and a bed. Chicagolandchurches send religiousjournalism. Coloneland Mother Clarke were suc- gospelteams to conductevening seryices ceededby a line of memorableleaders, at PGM, andteam members have the joy The Associationotfers $500 to including round-faced, thickset Harry of joining staff counselorsin dealingwith $1,200scholarships each year to juniors Monroe,who as a lad hadbeen freed by those who respondto the gospelinvita- Christiancollege andseniors, andgraduale to a judge after passingcounterfeit money. tion. Counselorsare askedalways to deal students,committed a careerin printjournalism. Harry cameto Chicagofrom Detroit, was with acounseleeover an open Bible, tak- savedunder ColonelClarke, and years ing him directly to the Scriptures. Furtherdetails and application later, in 1882,became superintendent, After the prayer room experience, formsare available. Forms must be servingfor 20 yean. He wasnot a great counseleesare questioned by a staffmem- completedand returned by April 1. preache4according to CarlHenry's book. ber, who providesa gospelportion and He simply proclaimedChrist as Sariour, encouragesdaily Bible study,prayer, and shooksinners over the fires of hell, and witnessto others.The missionoften be- then took them to Cahzry. comeshometo new-bornChristians, mak- Writenow to: Mel Tiotter, servingas the overseer ing them membersof the work cre% so of the mission,summoned Walter gospel Gmnd they canattend Bible classes and ExecutiveDirector Tarylorto serveas superintendent.h and servicesas they growin their faith. Con- EvangelicalPress Association Ma Thylor,as they were known, served vertscontinue to be led intoChristian work P. O. Box4550 as keepersof the Old Lighthousefrom asthey become well-grounded in Christ. OverlandPark. Kansas 66204 1918,through the RoaringTwenties, and In March 1986David Saulnierwas on until 1936.h preachedand Ma played namedsuperintendent of PGM, succeed- the piano. ing his father after serving as his assis- Mrs. Thylor wrote nearly 60 gospel tant for several years. David, vice songs,one of whichwas inspired by the president of an office-cleaningfirm in FIVEPROVOCATNE testimonyof a manin a missionmeeting Chicago,began accompanying his father MINUTES whoboomed out to the audiencethat he to the missionin the early forties and hada recordas blackas midnight,but, workedfr.tll time therefor abouttwo years he said,"Calvary covers it all!" Not long while a teenager. afterwardMa Taylor wrote a new song Davidplans to makemore efficient use with that title. of spacein order to servemore people, Under Harry Saulnier,Pacific Garden especiallyfeeling the need to provide Missionbecame a modeloperation, with sleepingquarters for womenin military its rrariedgospel ministries at 646 South service "who are visitingour Service- State.Its outreachto the world through men's Center in larger numbers," he radioactually begins right in theauditorium comments.The new superintendentis In five minutes each day, Dave of the mission.Each Saturday afternoon also pushing expansion of the Breese makes sense ofthe world news. visitors may watch a tapingsession of "Unshackled!" broadcast. Making fuIl use of his analytical "Unshackled!"Written and directedby Harry Saulnier,though no longerable mind and his vast knowledge of the talentedJack Odell, himselfan indirect at 85 to cometo the missionto do the Bible and Bible prophecy, Dave convertof the mission,"Unshackled!" part-timeduties he hadintended to carry probes and summarizes complex is- dramatizesstories people per- sues to inform his listeners. of whoselives out followingretirement, continues to With his insight and rapid fire com- havebeen changedby Christ, most of form the most importantwork at home menls on world news, Dave Breese them PGM converts.The broadcastis for PGM. His artbriticknees bend often gives a Biblical, moral and spiritual heardon more than650 stationsworld- and long before God, as he followshis commentary on events of our time. wide andis beamedin Arabicto Moslems ownadmonition, "Don't everforget: the Listen daily to DA\E BRBESE in the Middle East. most importantthing you canever do for REPORTING. Call your local radio on your Mary Irwin, station for time and location wife of astronaut Jim the PacificGarden Mission is PRAY!" dial. Write or call for radio and TV Irwin, tells of findingChrist through "Un- schedules. shackled!"in her book TheMoon Is Not Dave Breese has turned the cur- Enough."Unshackled! " storiesbecame I James R. Adair is e:

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58 FundamentalistJournal Church(USA) for an hour in the West ChicagoCity Hall becauseit "brings Committeeon Public Affairs, "which Roomof the White House. togetherchurch and state in a manner receives91 percentof its subsidyfrom The meetingcame two weeksafter that unmistakablysuggests their alli- the SouthernBaptist Convention cooper- the President telephoned Donn ance."The majorityopinion, written by ativefunds, to issuea similarrecommen- Moomaw,pastor of the Bel Air (Califor- JudgeJoel Flaum, overturneda ruling dation and to direct its staff to lobby on nia) PresbyterianChurch, to voicecon- madelast October by U.S.District Judge behalfof the Bork nomination." cern over a statement on Central Frank McGarr, who describedthe But StanHastey, press officer ofthe Americaadopted inJune by the General UnitedStates as a "Christiannation" in BaptistJoint Committee, told Religious Assemblyof the PresbyterianChurch upholdingthe crechedisplay. Judge Flaum NewsService it is "extremelyunlikely" GISA;. Reaganattended the churchwhile ruled that "the displayat issuein this that his agencywill "follow suit" in en- in Californiaand has kept in touchwith caseadvanced religion by sendinga mes- dorsing Judge Bork. Noting that the Moomaw,who suggestedthe meeting. sageto the peopleof Chicagothat the Washington-basedagency has never city approvedof Christianity." takenany position on anyfederal judicial nominees,Hastey said, "We haveno in- - tentionof opposingJudge Bork, either." Federal Funds Restorcd - for Groups Urging Teens SBCAgency Endorses Bork- to Abstain from Sex CriticizesNominee's Opponents A Slave Labor Resort? (RNS)-Chief 6 WASHINGION Justice A WilliamH. Rehnquisthas reinstated fed- z Siberiais best known for its slave eral fundingof religiousorganizations un- labor campsin the SovietUnion. der a 1981law designedto encourage But in the United States,some stu- sexual abstinence among teenagers. dentsmay be taughtthat Siberiasmacks Rehnquistblocked a federaljudge's rul- more of a vacationresort than a death ing last April that the AdolescentFamily camp. Life Act, and in particularthe use of A portion of a sixth-gradesocial federalmoney by religiousgroups, vio- studies textbook, The World Past to lated the constitutionalseparation of Present(1988), reads: church and state. U.S. District Court "TodaySiberia is a landof opportunity. JudgeCharles R. Richeysaid in his ruling that religious counselingagencies haveused the funds to teach religious PresidentReagan announced the nomination YOUR concepG. of JudgeRobert H. Borkto the U.S.Supreme Court.

(RNS)--TheSouthern Baptist Public OPPORTUNITY Bank Organizedon Christian Affairs Committeehas issueda strong to Principles ls Business Success endorsementof President Reagan's @ rNroA nominationof JudgeRobert H. Bork to WORLDTHAT NEEDS (RNS)-The New Jersey business- serveon the U.S. SupremeCourt-the THEGOSPEL. menwho orgmizedthe AtlanticSteward- first suchendorsement ever made by an Global Outreach Mission present- shipBank two yearsago say the success agency of the U.6 million-member ly ministers in 26 countries. Your of the ventureshows that it is possible denomination. spiritual gifts can be used as a to combine Christian principles with By a 7-5vote, the agencypassed a career missionary, on short-term soundfinancial practices. Based in Mid- resolutiondeclaring that JudgeBork's assignment,or on a summer Prince land Park, New the bank has a nominationhas been opposed by "other of Peace Qorps team. Jersey, /-\7:\ charter that providesfor 10 percentof religiousgroups that areknown to be on ,-n\ Write lor free profits go inlormationtoday. the to to religiouscharities, the far left end of the theologicalspec- \Wi.p' Christian schools,and hospitals.The trum, andit is becauseof the actionsof Member|.F.M.A. initial $2 million capitalizationsoared to these groups that it is essentialthat Pleasesend the couponto: GlobalOulreach Mission $21.4 million with deposits exceeding membersof the United StatesSenate Atln: Candidate Secrelary $18.5million in the first 18 months,and know how the traditionalmainstream P.O.Box 711 the ventureis still going strong. Americandenominations feel aboutthe Butfalo.NY 14240 Bork nomination." Please send inlormation regarding: The agencycited resolutions passed I SummerPrince ol PeaceCorps by SouthernBaptist national conventions ! Short-TermAssignmenl Appeals Court Rules against on such issuesas homosexuality,por- n CareerMissionary Opportunilies Creche in Chicago City Hall nography,and religion in textbooksand saidJudge Bork's positionsare "consis- (RNS)-In a 2-1 decision,the U.S. tent" with the denomination'sstands in City Court of Appealshas ruled that a Nativity theseareas. State/ Prov.-ZlP scene may not be displayedin the It strongly urged the Baptist Joint Phone-/-- FJ-l I

November1987 59 YoungSoviet workers go east muchas Yakymsaid, "I'm naiveenough a Chris- young Americansused to go west to tian to believethat. As difficult as it is maketheir fortunes.The Sovietgovern- to understand,God's will has been mentencourages these young people to accomplished." I do so. It offersthem better wages,longer Baker,49, listened t, silentlyfor hours l, holidays,and a life of adventure." as Conseryativesand Moderates debated I' t' Teachersare then told to have the his fateand haggled over procedure. He ,)1 t students"write a brief paragraphthat saidhe was very relievedafter "being , [1] PLAYGoSPEL S0I{GS BY EAR describesSiberia as a land of oppor- on the highwire," andadded, "Now tlat Amazrngnew cou6e shov\'s how to playpl and CH0RD tunity.Tell them to includethese terms it's over,I'm goingto work I! 'd , with every ,9Y9.9:?:r,',9lJ.fl.':.:lgll'i.q"-glll'l{!y"9,.1 - entirelVbVearr I in their paragraphs:unexplored wilder- commissionerto moveforward with the t Howt0 findthe rrght startrnq note,te whal choidschords to,to t ness; life of adventure; i' playand when to play them Play In easy keys firsl ) better wages." work of this agencyand will continueto (lhenIn any key. Learn the secrels of howto olav{ tackleabortion with an intensityunheard I byear, anO plai the hymns you love-nowl t0 easy5 of before." I lessons$698 olus 700 oostaoe I - Failureto removeBaker nine months t 90mrnute CISSETTE gives m-ore explanatrons andj , rllustratesevery step slolvlv enouoh so vou hear how ) Abortion Rate Declines. after trustees elected him 16-13 , rt'sdone Hear'how songs should-sound $698+aOc j or Does lt? represented a rare setback for the I poslage Conservativemovement in the nation's ( 0rderboth book and cassette for $1298 For the first time since1969 the abor- largestProtestant denomination. Con- [2] LEARI{GoSPEL MUSTC tion rate hasdropped, according to the servativeshave maintaineda steady Excitingnew course shows how to playmelodies i withright hand. chords with left Learnto play, Centersfor DiseaseControl in Atlanta. march towardcontrol of denominational rhylhmbasses, fills, runs, cross hands, "walking" i In 1983,the most recent year for agenciesin the last nine years. basses.melodres In3rds, 6ths, other technrcs 20 ( availablenumbers, legal abortions Since Baker's election in easylessons $698 plus 70c postage t January 90 mrnuteCASSETTE ooes beyond rn explana.i declined34,993 over the previousyear, Conservativeson his 31-memberboard lronsand rllustratrons Adtually hear how to ptayJ from 1,303,980to 1,268,987. havebeen vocal about their dissatisfac- "walking" rhythmbasses, runs, lills, bassesRepeat ) No explanationsare offeredby CDC tion with his stanceon abortion,as examplesas otten as you wish, learn in privacy well att for the dropin the abortionrate, its punishment homeilorne.$6.98+400Do.yo+quu postageposrage. it and as his oppositionto capital Orderboth book and cassetletor $1298 ppdli figuresare disputedby the Alan Gutt- and support for women's ordination. macherInstitute (the SAVE- bolh bools and bolh cassetles - $25 ppd ! i researcharm of Enjoyinga clear majority on the board (Spectty(Specifypianopnnj or0r organ)jrgan)GUARAT{TEEDIouAllAilIEE0| t| PlannedParenthood) which showed17 this year,Conseryatives had individually FREEW|TH bn0ER - chorishin shoring 81 chordsl j percentmore abortionsthan the CDC. hinted, but never confirmed, that a MoilEYBACX DAV|DS0I{S, fi27J F Mercatf Onereason for the conflictingfigures motionto fire Baker wouldsurface at the , GUARAI{IEEIShawnce Mission, XS 66201 is that the CDC relieson stateagencies trustees' annualmeeting here. !!!1!t!t*!11,l!1!!111111- for its figureswhile the Alan Guttmacher It emergedSeptember 15 whenJoe cassiettes Institute gathers its numbersdirectly Atchisonof Rogers,Arkansas, called for ONEPBICE- from abortionclinics and hospitals per- Baker's immediatedismissal and re- ANYQUANTITY formingabortions. questedthe commissionto appointan t Custom Loaded Lengths The CDC also reported that interim director. * Agfa & Swire Tape percent t| 5 Dilferent Colored Housings teenagershad 27.1 of all abor- "This is unfortunate,but the unfor- tions and that three-fourthsof women tunateaction was taken in January,"said gettingabortions were unmarried. Hal lane of Eutawville,South Carolina, a Baker opponentwho faultedthe search committeefor excludingConservatives RareSetback: SBC Unable andproducing a candidatewho wasun- to Oust Agency Head sympathetic to the Conservative majority. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS)-In a "I do not feel responsiblefor it," rare setback, a Conservativefaction I:ne said of the controversy."The \\t= tY{ il t= \\ failedin its attemptto fire the \f,EU UULb\I' director responsibilitylies with the searchcom- ofthe SouthernBaptist ethics agency, an mittee that did not listen to us." actionthat some observerssaid would "The attitudehere is not Christian," CALL FOR NEW haveruptured the denomination. respondedRichard Elkins of Albuquer- FALL'86 cArALoc Full line of Cassettes and Supplies, N. krry Baker,whose positionon que,New Mexico, who wasdismayed at Furniture and Pro-Audio abortionas ChristianLife Commission the dismissalmotion. "I find this action director was too liberal for many to be totallynon-Baptist," he said."It's trustees,survived the strongopposition. a politicaltest." gaR Whena motionto dismisshim failedSep- But Conservativesreplied that they tember 15by virtue of a 15-15tie, trustee havenothing against Baker personally. RudyYakym of SouthBend, Indiana,a Instead,they said,they take issuewith w"z leader in the bid to oust Baker, said, his positions,which are not consistent "God had his handon l.arry Baker to with the SouthernBaptist majority. come here all along." "I speak as a rookie, but I find After the tense six-hour meeting, Baker'sviews already stated here as at

60 FundamentalistJournal best theologicallyimprecise, at worst Illinoiscities of.Zionand Rolling Meadows theologicallyincorrect," said Ben becauseof Christiansymbols on their How to Find Mitchellof Hixon,Tennessee, one of six municipalseals. The RollingMeadows new and reportedly Conservative sealdepicts a churchwith a crossin front a Job in trusteeson the board. of it, while the Zion emblemshows a Other Conservativesresented the crossand the motto "God Reigns."The Chrislian labelingof their desireto removeBaker lawsuitswere filed by RobertI. Sherman, as "political" by Moderates."I've never directorof the Illinoischapter of Ameri- Service accusedModerates of playingpolitics, can Atheists, and Jon Garth Murray, you can explore work but whenI speakmy convictions I'm im- presidentof AmericanAtheists. opportunities available right now in Christian mediatelybranded a politician,"said Fred o-191"1:ili:l: Lackeyof Athens,Alabama. ii,, Intercristo,-. - will per- Others said trustees shouldrealize sonally match your qualifications with that politicsis an inevitablepart of the Gambling cont'inuedfrom page22 over 35,000 current process."Our groupmet, andwe cau- openingsin the U.S. cusedlast night. We don't apologizefor to Caesarthe thingsdue Caesarand to and throughout the it," world. Make use of Atchisonsaid. God the thingsdue Godmeans at least this service today! 'o this: specificallyreligious objectives are find out how, simply the concernofthe church,not the state. But there are many moral reasons Call Toll-free: 8OO-426-1342 AK, Hl or WA: 206-546-7330 USA Today Poll: People are why citizenswho arenot Christianswill 0r return the coupon below. ReligiousBecause'lt FeelsGood' join with Christiansin opposinglegalized -l gambling.A citizendoes not haveto be ' I (RNS)-' 'Peace of mind' and a Christianto havemoral scruples against I "spiritualwell-being" are the mostim- behaviorthat is regressivetaxation, that I portant things that Americansfind in preysupon the poor, that stimulatesille- I ChristianService their religiousfaith today,according to a gal gambling,that createsaddicts, that I I surveytaken by the GordonS. Black putsthe statein the "bookie" business. I I Corporationlor USATbday.Of the 849 The reasonsfor the concernof non- adultsquestioned in the poll,56 percent Christiansmay differ from the motives said they attendreligious services at acceptedand followed by Christians.But leastseveral times a month.Of those, they canagree on the goalsand upon tle 45 percentsaid they go becauseit's importanceof using their influenceto "good for you," and26 percentattend shapepublic life. "for Dleasure." Influenceand power refer to the im- pactof oneperson upon others and upon the institutionsof society.Power and in- fluencemay be exercisedthrough moral Former Southern Baptist persuasion,appeals to monl law, and PresidentPlans EvangelismCenter throughattempts to establishthe commongood. Influence at its bestis a moral (RNS)-BaileySmith, former presi- force at work to overcomeevil and to dentof the SouthernBaptist Convention, work diligentlyfor good. is planningto buildan evangelism center Gamblingcontributes nothing to the in Atlanta.Smith, who waspastor of a commongood. It underminesvalues, large Oklahoma congregationbefore mockswork, financescrime, robs chil- movingto Fort Worth,Texas, to become dren, enslavesits addicts, subverts a full-timeevangelist, opened offices in governments,and poisonswhatever it PoslPald Atlanta November 1. Smith told the touches. Biblical insights lead us to [.,lorelhan 1 8000l lhemosl powerlul Scripture passages gathered in lhisimpressive 0ulcl and Pow0dul"0n-ths-Spot' R6lor6nc0 Christian Index, a Georgia Baptist reject its falsepromises and say "No" Systsma tolal01 500 pages! (All passages clearly printed in readable newspaper,that Rehoboth Baptist to gambling! lvpe) CARBIESIIIYWHEREI This incredible volume is conveniently car Churchin Atlantamade a "heavy com- riedinab$utilul plaslic keyholder.. readyl0rinstanlusewhen needed. mitment" to his evangelisticorganization Justlhe right answer lor medilalion, Scripture sharing, counsellin0 0r quotinganyplace, anylime! of per year indefinitely. iloro lhanE0 Hcadin0s Including: $40,000 'Anxiety, Backsliding,Eitler, Eusiness Failure, Crisis, Discounged, Fear,Going From Bad lo Worse,Lonely, Sick, Sinned, SotroMul, Temptation,Trouble Wotried and many more. 'Abortion, Adultery,Alcohol, Cults, Drugs, Forni€tion, Peryersion, Pornography, Smoking, Sle€plsssness, AmericanAtheists gi91( Gc)DsW9B9 IILTjME9jFILEEp "lnrtant Sue OverCity Seals lt.radPuDllsho6ordorDopl.FM11 BearingReligious Symbols I Adapted from Gambling: A Deadly P.0.8or 3494, Laguna Hills, CA 92053 Scripturo Gamebylarry Braidfoot,copyright 1985, fl casn EMoneyorder3rnr,*Aidr' (RNS)-An atheistgroup has filed BroadmanPress, Nashville, Tennessee. Pleasesend ( ) InstanlScriplure Aids Keyholder al$5.00 each t0: federal lawsuits in Chicago against the All rightsreserved. Used by permission.

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November1987 61 Falwelland BoardResign from PTL

judge I I lt's beena dfficultsix months, severepenalty and changing the rulesol place.Obviously, the disagreed."", I but I havemet somewonder- the gamein the process. In hopesthat the ministrywould not I ful Christianpeople I would "I feela tremendousresponsibility to fall under secular management,the probablynever have met, wereit not for thosepeople who supported PTL through Falwellboard, as its last administrativeact my involvementat PTL," saidDr. Jerry thoselong summer months and stood by beforeresigning, voted to reinstatethe Falwellas he lookedfor the bright spot the work there despitewhat had tran- reversionaryclause (removed in Marchby when he announcedhis resignationas spired,and especially to the employees Jim Bal':ker'sboard) that wouldallow PTL chairmanof the PTL boardof directors. who gaveof their time andtalent in re- and its variousprograms to fall back un- The announcementfollowed federal storinga taintedwork. YetI couldnot in der the Assembliesof Godorgarization, bankruptcyjudge Rufus Reynolds' deci- goodconscience go on fightingas I hadfor whichwould then become the caretaker. sionto simultaneouslyfloat a secondplan thelast six monthswith my handsvirtually However,Judge Reynolds has appointed to reorganizethe ministry,which is $60 tied behindmy backby the judge'srule. the examinet who has been given millionin debt.The planwas submitted "Noneof us wantedto be responsible broadenedpo\ryers to run the organization. by certaincreditors and contributors, and for raisingfunds that maylater be usedfor "Hopefullythe work therewill not be pavesthe wayfor Jim Bakkerto return. foaudulentpurposes. And we certainlydid in vain,and in a few monthswe cansee Falwelland the entireboard of direc- not wantto be a part of havingthe minis- a new directionat PTL, and the new tors, as well as programcohosts Doug try's assetssold offto the highestbidder. leadersthere will be godlymen who can Oldhamand Gary McSpadden, resigned. We had no alternativebut to resign." continuewhat I believewas a goodidea." "Before the judgehanded down his Attempts to restore the troubled Falwellquickly notes that the fallout ruling, we let him know that we were ministry to financialhealth have been from the PTL scandalhas caused con- seriousabout rebuilding PTL asa Chris- tumultuousat best.Since Bakker's resig- tributionsto declinefor ministriesacross tian family theme park and world out- nationon March19, the entireaffair has the country.He saysthat while support reachcenter. Our reorganizationproposal fillednewspapers with sordiddetails of the for Liberty University, Thomas Road calledfor the facilitieslike the hotelsand tryst betweenBakker and Miss Hahn, ar- BaptistChurch, and Liberty Godparent restaurantsto be taxedlike anyfor-profit rangementsfor hushmoney, and other al- Ministry has increased,contributions organization.The ministry portions legationsof financialimproprieties. to the "OldlTimeGospel Hour" televi- wouldnot havebeen taxed. Wehad ar- The U.S. JusticeDepartment, the sion ministry specificallydropped by ranged for interim financingand had InternalRevenue Service, and the Postal $5.3million during the past six months. negotiatedfor a long-termloan. Serviceare continuing criminal investiga- "If we had not had a sufficientamount "We also let him know that there tions of the Bakker organization. of undesignatedfunds to coverthe costof were no circumstancesunder which we For his effortsto helpsave the finan- productionand buying airtime, we would would be willing to work with past ad- ciallytroubled ministry Falwellwas criti- be facingsome very gravedecisions here. ministrations,or with anyoneconnected cizedby somewho believedthat such "However,by using these fundsfor with such improprietiesas those that placesof pleasureshould be destroyed, television,we arerobbing from our pro- havebeen alleged. andby otherswho accusedhim of reach- jected and necessarycapital expendi- "We felt so positiveabout what we ingacross denominational lines to rebuild turesas well as from debt retirement. By were doingin planninga new future for the outreachat HeritageUSA. doingthis we placeall the ministriesin PTL. Partners' reservations to the "leaders likeJohn Rawlings, whose jeopardy." themepark were up 400percent. Fund- opinionand wisdom I value,joined my As for Falwell'splans, he intendsto raising through the difficult summer wife, Macel, whose councilI usually concentratehis efforts on the local monthshad met every goalwe set and heed,in advisingme to get out. churchministry the televisionoutreach, then some. "l truly thoughtI couldbe of help, and Liberty University-all of whichhe "Evidently,he wasnot impressedby or I wouldnot havegone there in the first helpedto found.Among the new pro- our hardlabors nor willingto allowus to gramsin Lynchburgthat needhis atten- work out the detailsof our reorganiza- tion are plans for a new 11,000-seat tionalproposal. Nor didhe takeseriously sanctuary and the daily "Pastor's our objectionsto serving with anyone I coutdnot Study" televisionprogram. from the past." As for anyfuture involvementat PTL, BecauseFalwell is known for his in goodconscience "My prayeris that God will restorethe tenaciouspersonality when it comesto go on fighting PTL ministryto health,both spiritually mattersthat are importantto him, the and financially,"says a somberFalwell. resignationwas a surpriseto the public withmy hands virtually "If Godsees fit to bringin a newleader anda disappointmentto Falwellhimself. tiedbehind my back. whois not connectedwith the past,I will "We usedthe footballanalogy in say- do whateverI canto ensurehis success." ing that we felt within inchesof a victory and a federal judge ruled imposinga I Deborah W. Huff

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AS.Just another acronym? Unfor- to psychiatric hospitals in the country or supportingthe pro-choicecontention tunatelynot. Post-abortionsyn- three months after giving birth and those that only one-tenth of one percent of dromeis a mentalhealth nroblem admitted three months after having had women suffer from PAS. discovered more and more frequently, an abortion." That low projectiondoes not bother generally from five to nine years after a Psychologist Henry P. David, staff Speckhard."We just don't know," she woman has had an abortion. member of the Tiansnational Family said. "That's why more research is Studies by researchersexploring the Research Institute in Bethesda, needed." syndrome confirm what pro-life advo- Maryland, who took part in the study, Regardless of how many women cates havebeen sayingfor years: women contended in the same article that only suffer from PASthe psychologicalresults who havehad abortionsmay be suscep- a small number of women who havehad becameapparent when groups such as tible to severe psychologicaltrauma. abortions suffer from PAS. WEBA (Women Exploited by Abortion) While the pro-life contentionhas been Even proJife advocatescan agree beganto surface some six to sevenyears virtually ignored becauseof its base in with his three-monthassessment. What ago.In thesepeer-to-peer support coun- a religious/moralframework, psycholo- they havefound is that PASdoesn't be- selingsituations the effectsof abortions gists are finding the same conditions in come apparent until much later. on the lives of women were disclosed. purely clinical environments, isolated Olivia Gans, of American Victims of Two other suchnational peer organi- from the pro-life mindset. Abortions, summedit up. "It is quite a zations are Open Arms and Project Dr. Anne Speckhard,a psychologist number of years after the abortion Rachel. Regional efforts include with a northern Virginia private practice, before a woman feels its effects. Relief Conquerors in Minnesota, Abortion has found common symptoms that vary is the initialreaction, but it is not a good Anonymous in New Jersey, and Victims in intensity from woman to woman. Out- indicator. The difficulty is that the of Choice in California. standingamong these is depression.The womendon't go backto the placewhere Gans, who was originally involved in women may also have a preoccupation they had the abortion, so those people WEBA, felt a need for somethingmore with pregnancy.Other symptomsinclude do not see the results." and helped initiate American Victims of irrationalfears, suicidaltendencies, and Even so, the researchon the topic is Abortion, which helps those who have psychosomaticillnesses. Furthermore, scant, and Speckhardis eager to see experiencedabortions share their ex- victims of PASmay have a problem with more conductedto shore up the statis- periencesin a more public manner. 'American drug and alcohol dependency. tics available.She suspectsto find on a Victims of Abortion is a PASoften results in broken relation- nationaland more extensivescale, con- broad-based educational effort," she ships. For example, Dr. Vincent Rue, firmationof what hasbeen discoveredin explained."It helpsdevelop people who PAS pioneer and member of the Sir the more limited regionalstudies. want to work with the media and Con- Thomas More Clinic in Los Angeles, She is undertakinga randomsample gress. We train them." found that 75 percent of unmarried study of 800 to 1,000women acrossthe The result is that the speakersmove couples broke off their relationship nation to estimate the number of women from support-group sharing to higher within 30 to 90 days after the abortion. in the generalpopulation affected by PAS. visibility in which they teach others or Speckhard,in her originalstudy of30 This will be helpful in either disproving influencelegislation. The people involved women suffering from high stress follow- are men and women whose lives have ing an abortion, found that more than 60 been touched by abortion. percent experiencedfrequent crying, the That men are involved may come as inability to communicate,sexual inhibi- Worrn generatlyfeet a surprise to many people, but Dr. tion, suicidaltendencies, and increased thatalthough abortion Arthur Shostakat Drexel University has alcoholand drug use. Eighty to 100per- studiedthe reactionof men to abortion cent sufferedfrom feelingsof grief, sad- is legal,it is not for some time. ness, loss, depression,anger, guilt, and acceptablein otherareas And the researchis just beginning. low self-worth. Even though the studies have been Contrarily, pro-choiceadvocates con- of theculture, regionalin nature, both Speckhardand tend that the outstanding reaction to an Theresult is thatthey feel Gans expect that more nationalstudies abortion is relief. A study of 1.2 million will bear out the consistentfindings in the women of childbearingage in Denmark, theirbehavior region-to-regionresearch. These more cited in a January22, 1987,issue of the wasdeviant. extensive studies will add to the grow- Washington Times, showed that there ing volume of knowledge. was "no significant statistical difference "It lthe research]provides a mental between the number of women admitted health perspective more than religious

November1987 63 substance,"Gans contended. "It gives scientists, doctors, counselors, and of the women, the length of time a clinicalreality to the problem." pastorsin the areaof post-abortionsyn- from the abortion, and the age of the Grants to study PAS are available drome. Sponsoredby the NationalYouth women. from the U.S.Department of Healthand Pro-Life Coalition,the conferenceses- Two criticisms of PAScounseling are HumanServices, and Spebkhard is hop- sions explore two distinct philosophiesof that PAS is probably more likely in ing to raiseat leastsome of her costof treatment: the therapeuticianalyticinitia- women with religious/moraltraining, and $100,000through such a grant. tive (psychologicalwell-being) and the that the women may be led into the syn- While researcherscontinue to dis- spiritual/theological initiative (spiritual drome by over-zealouscounselors. covermore aboutPAS, a varietyof help health) of the clients. "l have considered both the is becomingavailable to the womenvic- Which approachis right? All of them, charges," Speckhardacknowledged. But tims of abortion. Gans believes, depending on the in- she is satisfiedthat neither one is valid. HealingVisions II, heldin July,was dividualwomen. The approachis often In the matter of religiousbackground, the secondconvention designed to train determinedby the religiouspreferences she has found that women generally feel that althoughabortion is legal, it is not acceptablein other areasof the culture. The result is that the woman feels her behavior was deviant. Speckhardcited Mary Zimmerman's Passagesthrowgh Abortionas supportfor her explanation. "It was a physicalexperience that they can't deny," Speckhardexplained. "They feel that somethingsuffered and died in the experience." The result is that women, regardless of their religious background, have had problems with PAS.In fact, Gans reported that althougha person's backgroundal- ways influences the events they experience,72 percentof the women in one study had no religiousbackground; yet 96 percentof them thoughtthe abortion was murder. Concerning the charge of leading women in PAS,Speckhard does not believethat is possible. "It is true that ifyou weren't looking for post-abortion syndrome, you wouldn't find it becauseof the deep-seatedcycle of denialand repres- sion," she agreed.However, she added: "You could never create it in a clinical setting. If it wasn't a trauma for them, you couldn't push them into a trauma." So PASis the new kid on the block. Researchis in its infancy,and many coun- Fffitrq'S selors are just learning to identify and cope with it. In order to help those who are A FOUR.SEMESTERHOME CORRESPONDENCE COURSE_ interested in learning more about PAS Blendingcareful scholarship with easy-to-understandtextbooks, audiocassette lecture and counselingits victims, Speckhardwill tapes,and other study materials-earn a Bible college diploma and college credit. travel to present one-day training seminars. She has begun filming a five-part video training program, which should be ready before the end of the year. For more information write to the Liberty Home Bible Institute *ltj\* Family System ResearchCenter, 5053 Dept.1139 Lynchburg, VA245r4 :( S. 12th Street, Arlington, Virginia22204. '"\#-S)l Pleasesend me-without obhgation-myfree informationpacket. (Pleaseprint clearfu.)

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