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IV. To Motivate the Body of Christ to continue to Strive in their Christian walk and Service of Jesus Christ and to Apply God's Word to their daily lives
(Luke 13:24; Acts 2:42; Romans 12;15:30; Philippians 1:27; Colossians 1:29; 2 Timothy 1:6; Hebrews 12:4; 2 Peter 1:12-14)

(A) In order for this objective to be achieved, the following are essential:

1. (1) The Bible
   
2. (2 Timothy 3:13-17)
   
   
3. (2) Edification
4. 
   (Proverbs 12:25; 25:20; 25:20; Acts 9:31; 20:32; Romans 12:15; 14:19; 15:2; 1 Corinthians 8:1; 14:3-12; 2 Corinthians 10:8;12:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; 2 Timothy 3:16,17)
   
   
5. (3) Gifted Leaders
   
6. (Ephesians 4:11-16; Hebrews 13:7,17)
   
   
7. (4) Encouragement
   
8. (Joshua 1:1-9; 1 Samuel 23:16-18; Acts 11:22,23; 14:19-22; 15:32; 27:21-26; Romans 1:11-12; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Hebrews 10:24,25 )
   
   
9. (5) Confession of Sin
   
10. (Psalms 32:1-5; 51:12-19; James 5:16; 1 John 1:9)
    
    
11. (6) Prayer
    
12. (Matthew 26:41; Ephesians 3:14-19; 6:18-20; Colossians 4:2-4)
    
    
13. (7) Spiritual Gifts
    
14. (Ephesians 4:12; 1 Peter 4:10,11)
    
    

V. Care and Concern for the Physical and Material Needs of the Suffering
(Luke 10:30-37; Acts 2:44-45; 6:1; 11:27-30; 20:34-35; 1Cor. 12:26; Galatians 6:9-10; Ephesians 4:28; Timothy 5:3-16; Hebrews 13:3; James 1:27; 2:15-17; 5:13-20; 1 John 3:16-18)

(A) We understand this objective to include the following:

1. (1) Food and Clothing
   
2. (Romans 12:20-21; James 2:15-17; I Timothy 6:8)
   
   
3. (2) The visitation of the Sick, Bereaved, and Imprisoned
   
4. (Matthew 25:39-40; Hebrews 13:3; James 1:27)
   
   
5. (3) Prayer and Anointing of the Sick
   
6. (James 5:14-20)
   
   
7. (4) Doing Whatever Good We Can
   
8. (Luke 10:33-35, 37; Acts 9:36, 39; Galatians 6:9-10; Titus 3:8, 14)
   
   

VI. The Support and Development of Marriage and the Family as the Basic Institutions of Society and Designed by God
(Genesis 1:26-28; 2:18-25; Psalm 127:3-5; Proverbs 18:22; 31:10- 31; Mark 10:2-12; Romans 7:1-3; I Corinthians 7:1-16; Ephesians 5:22-6:4; Colossians 3:18-21; 1 Timothy 5:8; Hebrews 13:4)

(A) In order to achieve this objective, we believe the following to be necessary:

1. (1) To give Biblical counsel and teaching to those desiring to get married or contemplating divorce
   
2. (Proverbs 11:14, 15:22; 19:20)
   
   
3. (2) To view divorce as a poor solution to marital difficulties, though recognizing it as permissible under certain conditions
   
4. (Matthew 5:31-32; 19:3-9; I Corinthians 7:10-16, 27-28)
   
   
5. (3) To establish the permanace of the marital bond and the importance of the vow before God between a male and a female
   
6. (Numbers 30:2; Ecclesiastes 5:4-5; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 7:1-3; I Corinthians 7:29)
   
   
7. (4) To encourage the bearing and blessing of children
   
8. (Psalm 127:3-5)
   
   
9. (5) To emphasize the leadership and importance of the husband and father in the responsibilities of the marriage and family
   
10. (Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:25-31; 6:4; Colossians 3:19,21; 1 Timothy 5:8; 1 Peter 3:7)
    
    
11. (6) To teach the importance of the wife's attitudes and support of her husband's leadership and her love and care for her children
    
12. (Ephesians 5:22-24; Colossians 3:18; Titus 2:4-5; 1 Peter 3:1-6)
    
    
13. (7) To stress the obedience of children to their parents, combined with respect and honor for their position of authority and responsibility
    
14. (Ephesians 6:1-3; Colossians 3:20)