6 Responsibilities for the Deacons of Every Church
Although deacons serve practically, they are not called to less important matters. They serve because practical matters are spiritually significant.
“Strive for peace with everyone”
Next week churches across Ontario (as in Manitoba, BC, and Quebec) will likely be severely restricted in their ability to assemble. I think there is ample room here to make space for each other’s consciences concerning what this might mean practically. Since most churches have followed the guidelines (even in Manitoba but also elsewhere), I suspect churches in Ontario will continue to do so. It seems most churches think it is reasonable and permissible to obey mandates in a public health crisis. Others disagree. A Manitoban church fought for the right for drive-in worship. BC churches wrote a respectful letter...
A Catholic Church
The world, the flesh, and the devil each work in human beings in two directions at the same time. In this case, “the world” refers to the ways that human groups, societies, and institutions act to keep the true and living God far away. The “flesh” refers to that part of every human being that acts to keep the true and living God far away. And the “devil” refers to a real spiritual being (and by implication all other similar spiritual beings) in rebellion to the true and living God while being hostile to human beings. The world, the flesh,...
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