All Articles For A Time for Self-examination

Rev. VanBaren is a minister emeritus in the Protestant Reformed Churches. A Time for Self-examination (2) Last time I quoted from articles from the secular press which, I thought, spoke eloquently of the dangers of smoking, of its addictive nature, and of its great cost. None, I dare say, can refute what the articles stated. Some might point out, however, “That’s not the Bible you quoted!” Others might claim, perhaps even correctly, that there are other and more serious problems in our “life style.” There are the evils of drunkenness and of worldly amusements and of materialism. Why “pick on”...

Rev. VanBaren is a minister emeritus in the Protestant Reformed Churches. A Time for Self-examination For some months, and even years, I’ve considered quoting from articles that relate to our own life-style. Each time, however, I’ve put aside those articles. There are things contained in them that we all know—yet refuse to face. Of course, objections can be raised to the use of the articles. The quotes are from the secular press. They obviously do not use Scripture to press their point. They are, nevertheless, startling to say the least. These treat the subject of smoking. Some might ask, “You...