"Shiloh Baptist Church is a Sovereign
Assembly"
"We believe and preach the
doctrines of God's sovereign grace"
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Living
by the Gospel
One cannot write enough laws to cover every situation any individual may
encounter. Sometimes we may be at a loss to determine what is the right course
of action to take, especially in the big decisions of life. However, if we
honestly want to do what is right, the principles of the Gospel do direct us
in the right course.
 | Can it be
done according to the Master's law of love? Love is to be the
guiding force in all we do: First, love to God, and second, love to your
neighbor. If what we purpose to do cannot be done as an expression of love,
then we should not do it. |
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to the glory of God? (1 Cor. 10: 31) Will our course of action
tend to make others have respect and honor for the God we worship? Just as
the conduct of children is a reflection of their parents for good or bad, so
is the conduct of God's children a reflection on their heavenly Father. |
| Is it
according to the Gospel? Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in
a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ (Phil. 1: 27). Is the chosen course
of action consistent with first seeking the kingdom of God? Will it make
easier or harder to worship with the saints? Does it show forth the Gospel
principles of self-sacrifice and devotion to Him who loved us and gave
Himself for us? |
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Pastor - Ralph E. Dale