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Freedom and Responsibility
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)When a culture liberalizes, there will be a corresponding rise in irresponsibility, as people become fickle, rash, undependable, untrustworthy or disloyal.
The Seventh Commandment
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThe Seventh Commandment—prohibiting adultery—covers the subject of faithfulness. Unfaithfulness devastates many aspects of family and society life.
Israel's Missing Characteristics of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Faithfulness is living continually by faith, acting even though doing so may cost us. Love is not primarily a feeling, but faithfulness in applying God's Word.
The Seventh Commandment (1997)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughFor decades, sexual sins have topped the list of social issues. The problem is unfaithfulness. The seventh commandment has natural and spiritual penalties.
The Seventh Commandment: Adultery
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Amos' prophecy, faithlessness and sexual immorality loom large, like a a prostitute chasing after lovers. Faithlessness extends into not keeping one's word.
Wavesheaf Requirements and Joshua 5
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIf Israel had offered a foreigner's grain, it would have violated Leviticus 22:25. The conditions for a wave sheaf offering were not right until Joshua 22.
Lord, Increase Our Faith
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeFaith is a gift which requires continual practice and exercise. God will grant us more faith if we faithfully use what He has already given us.
Two Sides of the Same Coin
Sermonette by Jarod RitenbaughEven though different situations might require various approaches to bringing God's light to the world, the one thing that remains a foundational principle is consistent righteous conduct. Reviewing the examples of Daniel and Esther living in the worldly societies in Ancient Persia, we see how they dealt with the cultures around them. Esther allowed herself to be fully integrated into that society but always kept the teachings that she learned close to her. Daniel openly attracted attention with his faith as he stood firm, even when it caused danger by the jealousy aroused by succeeding at his job and bringing glory to God's way. We should be cautious, though, to not let the ways of integrating into society cause a gulf between how we interact with God and His church and the way we interact with the world and always shine God's light as we go about our daily lives.