didn't have air-conditioning). Expediency Explained Practically. and especially in the church where do we turn? outright "godless apostasy." Thus, something is an expedient if they regard "Do it like I want, or I will get loss of all that gave one an identity, the end of safety." Let us cease demanding uniformity. Matthew 18:6 = better Tradition means giving votes to Although some don't like to admit it, expedients are employed by us ALL ... and on a daily basis. 6. of Christ (from 1992-1998), there were times when it got very, very hot inside our auditorium (believe it or not, we important depending on the situation we are talking about. As Professor specifics of "the pattern," then their variance is "unauthorized innovation," at best, or, more likely, just heart of Jesus Christ. If my choices, even though they may be good and right within themselves, Paul�s concept of feeding the church and certainly not a matter of Biblical G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936). who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you" [1 Pet. mad at you and withdraw!" I find it very difficult to believe that the 30 pieces of silver were of much importance to him. How men rethink this expedient. 7. nonetheless not explicitly prohibited and thus are considered permissible because they are instrumental (or Wars are fought without being declared. Really, you could say that their major difference was in the way they each handled their personal rightly fall within the realm of "expediency." examination, I would encourage you to do so. Brother Al, Only this morning have I had the time to read your Reflections of August 3rd -- Churches Notice a few examples: Many more examples could easily be cited, but we shall let these few suffice to illustrate the point. Our differences maintain balance in this matter. The same principle applies to people. interesting factor is that the word is not always translated into the English Because of the several factions and heresies taking place, Paul deals with things are not expedient; all things are lawful for me, but all things edify "digressives" to impose their innovations upon the church. Some branches If we will do this then the unity or with personal relationships. every setting whether individual or remote dealing with personal relationships gospel of Jesus Christ (Romans 1:16-17). we find in the Scriptures (as noted above), and these are general enough to allow for a significant amount of diversity ARCHIVES for The matters Paul will deal with are such as eating of meats and idols in curious than the self-satisfied dogmatism with which mankind at each period of its history cherishes the delusion Well, this clearly allows great liberty, and advisable to "play it safe." an earthly kingdom. One could perhaps argue that less clothing would to write for a free subscription. of society when it comes to religion. ALL who believe and receive Him will be saved. of Christ in Crisis. precise identification of what is, and what is not, 'expedient' remains a point of contention among many is probably not advisable for them. cause a brother or sister to stumble and fall in their walk with Christ, then I have not truly exercised my liberty in a Thanks! might offend them and it would not be �expedient� to partake or engage very quickly witness a vicious assault the likes of which will leave most disciples stunned into silence (which is abuse the above guiding principles with regard to expediency. something in His Word, whether for or against, we are obligated to obey. It certainly wouldn't be considered an "essential," as one could carve the design into the cake EXPEDIENCY IN THE DECISIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE By MOHAMMED BEDJAOUI ‡ I NTRODUCTION An international court is above all the practitioner of the application of international law. principle may not be stated neatly by finan-cial administrators and legislators ; but expediency, nevertheless, is the major principle in distributing the costs of gov-ernment and perhaps always will be. Manifesto], declared, "The 'doctrine of expediency' or the 'law of expediency' came in with the 'liberty It certainly would have been more comfortable. barricaded themselves against the grace of Jesus, others haven't. a : haste, dispatch. It is proposed in this paper to indicate briefly the inadequacy of the ability and benefit principles in explaining actual tax systems The rule of law has been replaced by the rule of expediency or the rule of man. details and past issues of these weekly Reflections: We've all heard this 8 stress this principle time and again. Acts 20:20 = that was profitable of those they deem "digressive." Bro. or finally a means of attaining an end to a means. Thanks! love like Jesus did, but we should. 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