Have you ever noticed how the word “Them” is used to describe someone outside of Christ? Those who are outside of Christ are in “Sin”, which means they are in a group that is not recognized by God. They are lost in a world of sin and on a pathway that leads to destruction. The apostle Paul warned the Christian brethren in Corinth to “come out from among them”. (2nd Cor. 6:17) Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. But what’s so wrong with having fellowship with them that are not in Christ? After all, weren’t we with them before we came to Christ? Exactly, and that’s the problem. Why would we want to go back and fellowship with those who are opposed to Christ? It’s hard enough to stay away from temptations we had in our past, so why would we want to go back and tempt ourselves knowing how hard it was to come out of sin to begin with?
        Now I’m not talking about going out into the world to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, what I’m talking about is hanging around with those who are not interested in the gospel, the ones who are tempting us to follow them in their worldly ways, and who are only interested in bringing you back to their fold of sin. (2nd Peter 3:17) Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. If you have overcome an alcohol, drug or any other addiction, why would you put yourself in a situation where you might fall? Satan has many tricks and deceptions for us, and if you think you can outsmart or control you past desires then you’re fooling yourself. The best weapon against temptation is to avoid being tempted altogether. If someone truly is seeking help, perhaps the best way to go about it is to take another who is not apt to be tempted by those vices you had in the past. This is where godly wisdom plays an important part in our growth as Christians. (Prov. 19:8) He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
        Those who remain being in the “them” category are there because they want to be. Satan is the god of this world, and he will use any trick in the book to keep “them” there. (2nd Cor. 4:4) In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. The choice is yours to make, are you with “US” and in Christ, or are you with “THEM” and Satan? Only you can make that decision.
Adrian B. Siller
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February Anniversaries
None for February
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The Meeting went really well, I’m happy to announce that one was added to the Lord’s church.

Joseph DeLaval was added to the Lord’s church on Tuesday Feb. 7th, 2006. Congratulations Joseph.

“…the churches of Christ salute you.” (Rom 16:16)

Schedule of Service
Sun. Morning: 10:00a Bible Class
                        10:45a Worship
Sun. Evening: *6:00p Worship *
Wed. Evening:  7:00p Bible Class
2nd Wed. @ 7:00p Singing Night
2nd Sun. @ 12p Fellowship Lunch