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flttiRSDAY, JANUARY 1 , 1 986 ^^THTmtQrSlANSWEEKLr ? ' ' ' ' PAGE bEVr N Church fiunday School Lesson .Jesus Christ: teacher of righteousness 5 fEACHER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (Matthew 5: 17-20; ? :l-?, IH8) I "For I say unto you, that except ypur righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter idto the Kingdom of Heaven." (Mat tljew 5:20) i The Scripture text given in today's study is taken from Jesus' sermon on tile mount. The event took place s4metime about mid-way through Christ's public ministry. If we were to divide His ministry into two parts, roughly the first half was devoted to assuring people that He was truly the Christ, the Messiah. The second half was devoted to teaching the purpose of His coming, His Gospel. The lesson is about righteous living as taught by Christ. The question then, "What is righteousness?" The study for today raises many ques tions. For instance, "What does God, in Christ, require of me above all else?" Let's go back to the first ques tion first. In these verses Christ is teaching us to do certain acts of righ teousness. A larger view, however, taught in both the Old and New Testaments, in dicates that righteousness before God requires that one have a right relationship with both his fellowman and with God. They are linked to gether, and inseparable. Now to the second question, "What does God re quire of a person above all else?" Again the larger view, God requires faith and obedience above all else. The apostle Paul taught that without faith you cannot please God. Christ said "if you love me, keep my commandments." Part of righ teousness then is obeying God's com mands. In the sermon on the mount, Ovist is teaching His congregation certain acts of righteousness. MEASURE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (Matthew 5:17-20) Still more questions! For instance, can we measure our righteousness as New Testament Christians? Is righ teousness the same as it was under the Old Testament? Righteousness under the Old Testament was tied di rectly to the covenant laws handed down to Moses from Gad. God judged man's righteousness by the measure of man's obedience to God's laws. The beginning of righteousness, and salvation, is belief in God. This principal holds true in both the Old and New Testaments. Of course, no one who has lived on earth can be righteous as God is righteous, save one, Jesus Christ. In Paul's letter to the Roman church he said, "As it is written, there is none righteous, no not one. (Romans 3:10) Under the new covenant, New Testa ment, man's salvation and righ teousness are justified through Christ, and our belief that He died for our sins. FULFILLING RIGHTEOUSNESS (Matthew 5:17-18) "Think not that I am come to de stroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill" (or fill to full) (Verse 17) One of the prob lems with those living under the law was that it became repetitive and rote. It was ceremonial in nature, and lacked personal committment. It became a way of life and habit. God said, speaking to the future, I will make a new covenant and write it in the inward parts, the heart, so they won't forget. FOLLOWING RIGHTEOUSNESS (Matthew 5:19-26) '* Christ's life and His teaching, are the examples that Christians are to follow. Of times we hear people say, "I don't think it's right to do this and so," or "I don't believe God expects me to live that way, etc." So many times there are questions of do's and don't in the ranks of Christianity. 1 Area church news ijlAACP to meet iThe Perquimans County Branch of tie N.A.A.C.P. Annual Jubilee Day Qelebration will be Thursday, Jan uary 1, 1906 at the Pooles Grove Bap tist Church, Woodville Community at 3<00 p.m. The special quest speaker l4, Mr. W.C. Whitherspoon, Pasquo tink County Commissioner. He is the ffrst Black to be elected to the Pasqu otank County Board of Commission ers in 100 years. A combined choir singing under the direction of Mrs. Earlene Seller, Branch Organist. The Rev. J.H. Wills is Host Pastor and the Rev. J.H. London, President. Come one, come all! It's a day of Celebration. First Baptist schedule ?The First Baptist Church Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. with Rosa Ebs, Superintendent in charge, lg worship starts at 11:00 a.m. John H. London is preaching ffom the subject: "Words from God Fjor The Coming Year", Roman 1|: 13. The senior and young adult choirs will sing under the direction of Donald McClain, Organist. The Perquimans Fellowship Union Watch Meeting will be held Wednes Health Dept. schedule nans Health Department is as tJan. 1? Holiday, Jan. 2, General, PiM.; Jan. S, Prenatal, A.M.; Jan. 6, 8:00, Teen Clinic; Jan. 7, Pediatric tifrnic, P.M., Dr. Slade; Jan. 9, Gen ertfl Clinic, P.M.; Jan. 13, Prenatal CMeck Pills-Problems, P.M. and Jan. 14, Child Health, All Day. iQso, Jan. 15, PAP Clinic; Jan. 16, Gteheral Clinic, P;M. ; Jan. 19, Prena- ' taf, A.M., Family Planning, P.M.; Jan. 21, Child Health, P.M. ; Jan. 22, AdtUt Health, All Day; Jan. 23, Gen eral Clinic, P.M.; Jan. 27, Prenatal Check, P.M.-Pills, Problems and Jan. 28, Eye Clinic. ftte January clinic schedule for the day evening at 10:15 p.m. at First Baptist Church located on King and Hyde Park Street, Hertford, N.C. All are welcome to come and worship the closing and beginning of the New Year. The Rev. Thomas McPherson of St. Paul AME Zion Church will de liver the message. The Rev. J.H. London, President asked that the Fellowship Union choirs please united together for a combined choir. New York was the first state to re quire the licensing of motor vehi cles. The law was adopted in 1 901 . ' ?OKTn CUMHI FARM ? BUREAU Insurance ? ? ? ? F? Farm Bureau Member! Lewis Evans Pot Ward Agency Mgr. Agent 426-5636 426-7401 70S Church St, Hertford we ask you Why is it - a man wakes up in the morning after sleeping under v1 ar advertised blanket on an ad ,v vei tised mattress and pulls off advertised pajamas. He takes a bath in an advertised tub, shaves with an advertised razor, washes with an advertised soap, puts on advertised clothes, sits down to breakfast of advertised cof fee, puts on an advertised hat, rides to his office in an adver tised car, writes with an adver tised pencil... THEN, he refuses ao advertise, saying advertising doesn't pay. And then, if his business isn't doing well... he advertises it for sale. If you believe in your business... ADVERTISE With The Perquimans Weekly P.O. Box 277, Hertford, NC Christian charity saves Gov. money People helping people. The gov ernment is saving a lot of money these days ? and that means tax payers are saving, too?' -thanks to the work of a private organization that's efficiently and effectively bringing new hope into the lives of millions of people in communities across America. It's a group that provides food, clothing, medical aid and spiritual counseling to the poor, the home less and victims of emergencies and disasters, helping them get back on their feet to a better life. Sick people in hospitals and elderly people in nursing homes are visited and cheered by members of the or ganization. Mothers-to-be are able to give their infants a happier start in life thanks to the organization's 59 clinics and hospitals. Families that were once troubled are stronger than eyer before after at tending counseling sessions with the organization's trained social workers. There is a baseball game played in Fairbanks. Alaska, every June 21. the longest day of the year It begins at midnight and no artificial lighting is ever used. Social services offered by a pri vate organization are saving the government and taxpayers a great deal of money. It's a group that sponsors day care programs for the very young, golden age programs for senior citi zens, recreation programs and camps for teens and the hand i r capped. Moderate-priced resi dences are operated for the elderly. Young business women may live at low-cost residences. Emergency lodges give temporary shelter to families or individuals in a crisis. All work that the government would otherwise have to do. using taxpayer money ? yet The Salva tion Army does it superbly, and has been doing this work since 1865. In addition to its extensive network of services in all 50 states, interna tionally The Salvation Army is at work in 90 countries. The Salvation Army depends on donations from concerned mem bers of the community to continue its good work, and offers to help from volunteers. For free brochures that can tell you more, write: The Salvation Army, 799 Bloomfield Ave., Verona, NJ 07044. JIMMY'S BBQ #1 Friday Night Special Pickled Herrings s2.95 Dear friends, I Funeral arrangements may be preplanned the fu neral service details noted ?he clergy scripture readings ? and music specified casket , . selected and price ranae de termined No prepayment is , necessary. However if pre payment is desired a Fune ral Trust fund may be set up with a local bank of your * choice Your inquiries are welcome at Swindell Funeral * * Home ' ? Respectfully. I ?>u)ittiiell jfuneral Brtotne. ilnt. 509 Dobbs Street Hertford, N.C. , 426-7311 4 'RESOLUTIONS ' ' George Wilmore Pastor Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Personally I believe in vows. Christians, espe cially ought to make vows or set goals. New Years is a good time to make resolutions. What does it take for a resolution? First, a no ticable need for change. Whether Christian or non-Christian our personal lives can stand some changes. There may be some emotions that need more control. There may be some habit that needs to be overcome; toleration, love, patience may need to be developed. Second, resolutions ought to be shared. Some say, "I'm not making resolutions anymore, be cause I don't keep them." Some I inquired of said, "It's a secret." I suppose if they fail it's not so embarassing. But if resolutions are shared with loved ones and honest caring friends one can lend strength to the other. Third, there must be proper motivation. Why do I want to carry out this resolution or reach . , this goal? Will the resolution proposed add to my well being, or end a long standing conflict, or bring a smile to a hopeful mother? Surely selfish ness or covetousness would be poor motives. Fourth, where does God fit in? Moses records these words, "The eyes of the Lord thy God are alway upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year." (Deut. 11:12) Well then as big as God is I would want him to help me with my resolution. King Solomon has this advice, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understand ing. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6) Reed Oil Company EXXON PRODUCTS HERTFORD, N.C. HOLLOWELL OIL CO. SUPPLIERS OF OIL PRODUCTS Phone: 426-5745 The Perquimans Weekly Perquimans County's Only Newspaper For And About Perquimans People Woodard's Pharmacy A 10% Discount On All Prescriptions For all Our Customers Age 60 Or Older. 426-5527
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