Oct 1995 - Editorial

by Geoffrey Hydon | Category: Editorial | Oct 1995

Over a hundred years ago, when the first edition of Needed Truth came off the press, its editors acknowledged that the field of religious publications was already very large. They responded to the natural question of why the potential readership should receive yet another magazine.

Readers of today's magazine might ask the same question. Modern communications have greatly enlarged the availability of information. But information only has value if it can be used. Really, no better answer can be given to the above-mentioned question now than before. We may sum it up as: Where else can one read of vital truth concerning God's expectations of the disciples of Christ in their service in God's house, presented by those who seek to adhere to it faithfully? Such things continue to merit attention.

The article in our main series on Joseph deals with peace-making, as effected through repentance, forgiveness and reconciliation; seen so much in Joseph's experience with his brothers and presenting a vivid picture of Christ as Peace-maker. Readers will find the treatment instructive and demanding, for truth demands obedience, even when strong feelings have to be dealt with in order to obey. Christian living is very much about loving obedience. But what about dying? In FOCUS, our attention is drawn to the highly sensitive matter of euthanasia, which literally could be translated from its Greek source: 'dying well'. The subject is of course a broad and complicated one, but we can learn some essentials from the FOCUS account: things that are applicable generally and specific Scriptures setting a Christian perspective. The subject is thought provoking, but more than that, it stirs each of us to ensure our life is lived well, that it pleases God.

Geoffrey Hydon | Oct 1995
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