Category Archives: Ethics

Give Thanks This Thanksgiving

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Bryan Hodge

Thanksgiving celebrations, on American soil, predate the Pilgrims. Spanish explorers celebrated a day of thanksgiving in 1541 (Palo Duro Canyon, Texas), and again, in 1598 (El Paso, Texas). French Huguenot colonists did so in 1564 (Saint Augustine, Florida). English settlers … Continue reading →

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When Is A Divorce, A Divorce?

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

A couple gets divorced for reasons other than fornication. In time, one of them remarries, or becomes sexually involved with another. May the other partner (in that original marriage) now remarry with God’s approval? There are brethren, “conservative brethren,” on … Continue reading →

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Paying Taxes

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

This time of the year can be frustrating. Documents are gathered. Receipts are gathered and reviewed. It is tax season. It is a complicated system. The government favors or incentivizes certain behavior and business. Can’t we just go to a … Continue reading →

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Cursed Be Canaan

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

A preacher and dear friend in Africa contacted me, asking me to explain why Noah cursed Canaan (Genesis 9:18-27). Let’s consider the text… “Noah began to be a farmer, and he planted a vineyard. Then he drank of the wine and … Continue reading →

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Matthew 12:1-8 – Situation Ethics?

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“At that time Jesus went through the grain fields on the Sabbath. And His disciples were hungry, and began to pluck the heads of grain and to eat. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to Him, ‘Look, Your … Continue reading →

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A Lesson on Borrowing

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

The Bible is clear that we should be willing to lend and share, if we are able, with those in need. “A good man deals graciously and lends” (Psalm 112:5). “Give to him who asks you, and from him who … Continue reading →

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Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage (Paul: 1 Corinthians 7, Part 6)

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“Now concerning virgins: I have no commandment from the Lord; yet I give judgment as one whom the Lord in His mercy has made trustworthy” (1 Corinthians 7:25). Paul had received questions from the brethren at Corinth (1 Corinthians 7:1 … Continue reading →

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Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage (Paul: 1 Corinthians 7, Part 5)

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“But… as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk” (1 Corinthians 7:17). These next several verses (v. 17-24, 26) return us to the general principle: Do not divorce your non-Christians mate (cf. v. 13-14). Paul has just … Continue reading →

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Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage (Paul: 1 Corinthians 7, Part 4)

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace” (1 Corinthians 7:15). Paul has instructed a Christian to remain with a non-Christian … Continue reading →

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Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage (Paul: 1 Corinthians 7, Part 3)

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“But to the rest I, not the Lord say: If any brother has a wife who does not believe, and she is willing to live with him, let him not divorce her. And a woman who has a husband who … Continue reading →

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