The Blight of Ignorance
Ronald D. Gilbert

Much is said in the Bible about ignorance. "For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God" (Rom. 10:2-3). Some are willingly ignorant. "For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water" (II Pet. 3:5). As teachers of God's Word we try to dispel ignorance. "For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men" (I Pet. 2:15). Ignorance is a lack of knowledge. "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: Because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children" (Hos. 4:6). Fear or reverence for God is essential. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction" (Prov. 1:7). However, fools hate knowledge and reproof (Prov. 1:22; 12:1). God's Word gives knowledge. "The entrance of thy words giveth light, it giveth understanding unto the simple" (Ps. 119:130). Knowledge of God's Word can be attained (Eph. 3:4; I Tim. 2:4). The Bible admonishes us to "grow in knowledge" (II Pet. 3:18).

Ignorance of God's Word has caused the rapid spread of denominationalism. The fact of widespread ignorance among brethren is also clearly seen. Many elders and preachers today choose not to keep up with issues and false teachers in the brotherhood. I know of no one who knows everything going on in the world among God's people today. This, however, does not excuse us from being aware of what is taking place around us.

What can be done about the blight of ignorance among God's people today? Tennessee Bible College is trying to help with this problem. One effective method Tennessee Bible College has employed is conducting three-day seminars on "Contemporary Issues Facting the Church." These seminars give documentation of liberalism—often things going on in the very city where the seminar is conducted.

Information is the key to overcoming ignorance. Papers like the Living Oracles where issues confronting the church are discussed help brethren stay informed. We are presently working on our web page for Tennessee Bible College and we hope to provide information concerning the brotherhood on this web page in the near future. The Northeast church bulletin is one of the finest bulletins I know of anywhere that will help people stay informed.

Elders and preachers need to keep good files on what is happening in the brotherhood. I suggest that you get on the mailing lists to receive lectureship schedules from the Nashville Jubilee, Lipscomb University, the Tulsa Soul Winning Workshop, Abilene Christian University, Pepperdine University, Winterfest, Heartland, the Red River Encampment, Ohio Valley and other similar liberal programs. Keep and file these lectureship schedules for future reference. Men who support and fellowship liberalism and false teachers should not be invited to come to your congregation (Rom. 16:17-18; Eph. 5:11; II John 9-11). If a man has spoken on the last three Jubilee programs that just might indicate that he is the wrong man to invite for a gospel meeting! This happens all the time and when some good brother calls to complain the elders say "we didn't know!" Elders have a responsiblity to the flock. They can and should know and will be held responsible for not knowing (Heb. 13:17).

Brethren, it is time to wake up and know what is going on. Are you a part of the problem or a part of the solution when it comes to the blight of ignorance?

"Knowest Thou That the Atheists Were Offended?"
Guest Editorial by Kerry Duke

Brother Bert Thompson's Science and Nature: Two Votes for God is in his words "a seminar examining the creation/evolution controversy, and defending the biblical doctrine of special creation." These words appear at the beginning of a six-page letter to churches who sponsor this event. In this letter brother Thompson instructs hosting congregations on advertising the seminar, location, housing, and other matters. He also advises these churches as to how to conduct the seminar, pleading with them not to offend non-Christians.

For instance, brother Thompson pleads,"Please do not plan public songs or prayers prior to or after the lectures." He claims that "the singing of religious songs, and the offering of public prayers, in this context is often offensive to non-Christians." I wonder why Paul and Silas didn't realize the danger of offending the inmates at Philippi? The Bible says that "at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God; and the prisoners heard them" (Acts 16:25). Thompson's seminars are designed to refute atheism and prove the Bible doctrine of creation. So he lectures in favor of God but advises against singing about God or praying to Him! Does brother Thompson actually believe that he can show the absurdity of atheism without offending atheists? We should not be intimidated by unbelievers or ashamed to confess our Lord in song or prayer.

Should fear of offending atheists override our desire to praise and and thank God? Again, Paul knew nothing of this thinking, for when he was on a ship with many heathen, "he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all" (Acts 27:35). Should we refrain from giving thanks for a meal in a restaurant because we might offend non-Christians who are present? Are we to neglect offering thanks for dinner just because a non-Christian is visiting with us? I might forego serving pork to a Jew visiting my home, but I would not fail to offer thanks to God in Jesus' name in his presence.

Brother Thompson tries to justify his request by saying that the seminar is not a religious service. But Paul and Silas were not in a formal congregational service when they sang and prayed before non-Christians. Besides, Thompson's work is "under the oversight of the elders of the Eastern Meadows church of Christ in Montgomery, Alabama." Notice that his seminars are conducted to prove the Bible doctrine of creation, various congregations host these events, and the work itself is under an eldership! This sounds pretty religious to me.

Brother Thompson also cautions congregations about introducing him as "brother Thompson." He says that referring to each other as "brother" or "sister" is "quite appropriate in the normal course of our church-related activities. However, such designations are not appropriate for an audience that contains non-Christians. Such designations are not only unscriptural, but offensive." He thus says, "I ask that the person introducing me not refer to me in this context as 'brother' Thompson, since I am not the spiritual brother of many in the audience. Instead, please ask the person introducing me simply to read the material on the enclosed card, which will introduce me to the audience as Dr. Thompson. This will prevent us from using the term 'brother' in an unscriptural manner. . . ." Brother Thompson informs us that he spent over 20 years to earn his doctorate. He should have spent more of those 20 years studying his Bible.

If Thompson's reasoning is correct, then it would even be unscriptural to call a man "brother" in most worship assemblies, since non-Christians are usually present! It is ridiculous to claim that a designation uttered in public implies that all those present bear the same relationship to the person so designated! How could Thompson pray "Our Father in heaven" if even one non-Christian is present? How could he speak of "the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" in an assembly containing some non-Christians, since He is neither their Lord nor Savior? How could he read to an assembly containing some small children a passage like Romans 10:1 ("Brethren. . .") when those children are not brethren?

Remember that brother Thompson said that calling him "brother" in a gathering where non-Christians are present is unscriptural. Now an unscriptural practice is sinful. According to him, it is not simply unwise to do so, it is a sin, and those who have been guilty need to repent. What Thompson needs to discuss is the unscriptural practice of elevating oneself above the brethren by insisting that he be called "doctor" (Matt. 23:2-12). Instead, he is more afraid of offending atheists with the word "brother" than offending brethren in Christ with the word "doctor!" The truth is that Thompson's harangue about calling him "brother" is an obvious excuse to parade his phylacteries.

I am shocked and angered at reading Thompson's instruction booklet to churches hosting his lessons. His statements are condescending and belittling, and his tone is presumptious and offensive. But I am even more shocked that churches would tolderate this kind of treatment. Yes, we ought to defend God's existence and the Bible account of creation. But this should never be done by running over the people God calls blessed while accommodating the man God calls a fool (Ps. 14:1).

The Blight of Lukewarmness
Holger W. Neubauer

Lukewarmness is that in-between, non-committal, non-caring insipid and lethargic attitude toward things divine. Lukewarmness absolutely nauseates our Heavenly Father. Few sins that are presented within Scripture have the graphic displeasure of Deity as does the sin of lukewarmness. To the lukewarmness of the Laodiceans Jesus replied, "I will spue thee out of my mouth" (Rev. 3:16). The sin of lukewarmness sickens our Lord and will ultimately be rejected from His body, the church. Because lukewarmness is reproved so severely it behooves us to notice some causes, manifestations and cures of this heinous sin.

Let us first notice some causes of lukewarmness. The devil has many devices to hasten listless church life. It must be noticed, however, that the cause of this among the Laodiceans was material wealth. Ancient Laodicea was an opulent society with a state-of-the-art health care system for the aged. History reveals how clothing developed from dark goats' hair in the region of Laodicea had made them famous. They were well dressed, well educated and well taken care of. This abundance in the material world gave them a false sense of security and caused them to boast, "I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing" (Rev. 3:17). Their true spiritual state which was described by the Lord was deplorable. Materialism had led them to think that they did not need the Lord. How many today are not unlike the Laodiceans? Rather than being satisfied with what is needed (I Tim. 6:8), many seek a superabundance of things to satisfy egos, worldly expectations and thus show a lack of true discipline in spiritual life. When the temporal becomes more important than the eternal, the result is religion profaned (Heb. 12:16). Each Christian should review his life regularly in light of materialism. Each should interrogate himself regarding his generosity, prayer life, attitude toward the lost, love of the Truth, study time and general devotion to God. These spiritual activities will help our hearts stay away from the trap of lukewarmness.

There are several manifestations of the sin of lukewarmness that need to be reproved. Lukewarmness is seen in poor assembling habits. If one does not care enough to assemble regularly he hardly will be willing to be a savoring influence on the world. Many churches foster lukewarmness today by pre-empting worship services for ballgames and holidays. The insipid and non-cntroversial nature of much preaching today is anothe proof that the sin of lukewarmness has affected the leadership of the church as well. Appreciation for a thorough and detailed presentation against false doctrine in general and denominational dogma in particular is hardly found. The large, liberal churches in Cookeville, Tennessee are in such dire straits for members on Wednesday nights that children are picked up after school with church vans, entertained and fed that afternoon and then given an emotional wind-up that substitutes for a real Bible class. Almost every one of these modernistic congregations has built a gymnasium to promote their brand of Christianity. This worldly, outward-man focus has led to more lukewarmness as churches have become nothing but social clubs and easily affordable athletic clubs. Recently some liberal churches have been substituting episodes from the Andy Griffith Show for Bible study. Spiritually minded brethren should be able to see that this is nothing but a manifestation of lukewarmness gone to seed.

Finally, the cure for lukewarmness needs to be addressed. The Lord counseled Laodicea to "buy of me gold tried in the fire." True spiritual riches are the only remedy for lukewarmness. The Word of God is to be desired more than "fine gold" said the sweet singer of Israel (Ps. 19:7-9). The Lord admonished the rich young ruler to change his direction in life in order to obtain "treasure in heaven" (Matt. 19:21). The Truth of God, coupled with reverential fear and complete repentance, is the only remedy for lukewarmness. Jesus told the Laodiceans, "be zealous therefore and repent" (Rev. 3:19). Not too long ago Malcolm L. Hill preached a soul-stirring lesson on the church at Laodicea and over 100 souls responded to the invitation. Let the old-time Jerusalem Gospel be again proclaimed with boldness from every pulpit so that this sin wil be rooted out from among the people of God and the brotherhood can be awakened out of its spiritual sleep which is nothing other than abject lukewarmness.

The Blight of Sadness
David Hill

The blight of sadness will hinder one's relationship with God. It is a blight to one's spiritual life to be overtaken and ruled by sadness when great joy should come from the forgiveness and washing away of sin (Acts 8:39). Furthermore, in finding the pearl of great price one should experience joy unspeakable and full of glory. Yet, tragically, sadness can wreck and destroy Christian service.

Jesus encountered the rich young ruler (Matt. 19:16-22; Mark 10:17-22; Luke 18:18-23). By all external appearances, this young ruler was living right. He had kept the commandments by his own admission and apparently it was so because the Lord did not find fault with his statement, but rather "loved him" and told him that he must sell all that he had and give it to the poor then follow Him. By Mark's account "he was sad. . . and went away grieved: for he had great possessions." Here is a Bible example of sadness hindering service. If our Lord were physically here on the earth and met you and me, I wonder if he would say the same to us. We are living in the richest country in the world with every luxury imaginable and some that were unimaginable just a few years ago, yet in many cases and in many places Christian service is at an all-time low. Could it be that those you sit next to in worship are guilty of this same sadness? Perhaps the collection plate testifies to this fact. You see, we may be in the blight of sadness because of riches.

Many times the physical sorrow due to death in the family or of a loved one will bring about the blight of sadness, blighting one's service to the Lord. How sad this is, because death came from sin (I Cor. 15:21). So, when death blights one's service to the Lord causing that one to sin, then the irony of this sad condition is fully realized. Jesus dealt with this very issue in Matthew 8:22 where one of His disciples wanted to go and bury his father, but Jesus answered "let the dead bury their dead," meaning that death and the resulting sadness should not be allowed to interfere with or stop our service to the Lord. Was Jesus forbidding us to mourn the death of our loved ones? No, He was not (John 11:35-36). Too many times a godly woman has quit her service to the Lord when her faithful husband passed away. Perhaps you can observe a good man loyal in service to the Lord for many years, who just quits with the death of his loving wife. How sad! The love of family cannot surpass the love of the Lord and one be acceptable to God (Matt. 10:37-38).

The cares of this life can cause the blight of sadness. Notice Paul's exhortation to Timothy on the love of money: "For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil" which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows" (I Tim. 6:10). You see that the love of money can cause one to err from the faith into the blight of sadness. The Hebrew writer said, ". . .be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee" (Heb. 13:5). Pursuit of this world's goods will never satisfy, but will bring about the blight of sadness. Jesus warned His disciples not to be overtaken with the cares of this life and let the day of the Lord come upon them unawares (Luke 21:34-36).

The blight of sadness is real and can be seen in the lives of too many people. Even in this land of plenty the unsuspecting pursuit of material things can bring a blight on our Christian life. The challenge is to keep our eyes on the goal, keep our heads up and be faithful, loyal and true servants to the end. God is ready to reward the faithful (Rev. 2:10; Matt. 10:22). Don't let sadness blight your service to the Lord.

The Blight of Mediocrity
Kerry Duke

Too often we "aim at mediocrity and hit it with precise accuracy." I cannot remember where I read that statement years ago. Many times since, however, I have been painfully reminded of its truthfulness.

To be mediocre is to be "of moderate or low quality: ordinary."¹ To be ordinary in some ways is all right. But in our attitude toward God and in our dedication to Him, we should never aim low. When the Israelites offered materials to build the tabernacle, they were not aiming for mediocrity. They gave valuable items that proved to be "sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much" (Exod. 36:7). When Solomon built the temple, he did not envision an ordinary house of worship. This building was the temple of God, and it deserved extraordinary design (I Kings 5-8). The generous poor widow was not mediocre in her giving (Mark 12:41-44). Mary of Bethany had a high and noble idea in anointing Jesus before His death (Mark 14:1-8). Paul also gave his best to the Lord: "I laboured more abundantly than they all" (I Cor. 15:10). Solomon taught that the thought of death should make us shun mediocrity: "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whether thou goest" (Eccles. 9:10). Whatever we give to God—our money, our service, our abilities—should be the best we can give.

A spirit of mediocrity has crippled our efforts in spiritual education. Many are content with brief Bible classes on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. They are satisfied with the knowledge they receive from these sessions and from the sermons they hear. They have no goals or plans to spend more time learning God's Word. Even worse is that some elders have the same mediocre aims. They pay large sums for church buildings that are only used three or four hours a week. Have such people never considered climbing higher to improve their situation? Do they have no loftier goals? Have they aimed so low and dreamed so little that they cannot even consider the thought of doing better?

The education program of the local congregation does not have to be mediocre. We can continually encourage more Bible reading. We can offer special training and support for Bible class teachers. We can build a library full of good materials—books, journals, and tapes. We can schedule special classes for different needs of various groups in the church. We can have seminars, lectureships, and just more gospel meetings. We do not have to be stuck in the rut of a bare minimum program of biblical education.

Beyond the local congregation, we desperately need to break the chains of mediocrity in regard to Christian education. We have been put to shame by other religious groups in this area. Establishing a Christian elementary school is an odd idea to many. They admit that public education is fraught with problems, but they seem unable to conceive of an alternative. This is why we need men and women of vision in the church. We need dedicated and unselfish people who will do whatever is necessary to see the dream of a Christian school become a reality!

Mediocrity is similarly the enemy of a Bible college. A Bible college cannot begin or survive where this spirit prevails, for the very concept of such an institution is far beyond it. The vision, sacrifice, and persistence necessary for the existence of a Bible college do not come from a mediocre mindset. We like to aim as high as possible when we think of the future of Tennessee Bible College. We dream of advanced printing operations, highly effective audio and visual productions centers, and enormous library facilities. We love to brainstorm about seminars, lectureships, and debates. We are excited about opportunities to teach the Gospel through the printed page and the internet. We see our already knowledgeable teachers becoming even more skillful and knowledgeable in the Word. We long for even more opportunities to travel to teach the Gospel. Why be content with our situation as it stands? God being our helper, we want to be the best teachers, have the best curriculum, and train the best students we possibly can.

Obviously, our lofty plans and goals may not coincide with God's Will. But while it is not our prerogative to know the future it is our duty to plan for it. If we try to do our best, we have fulfilled our part, and the providence of God will take care of the rest. The blight of mediocrity, however, will accomplish nothing. Let us flee from it.

Endnotes
¹Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, p. 738.

The Blight of Worldliness
Dan Jones

Worldliness has been and continues to be one of the greatest problems facing the Lord's church. The "worldly Christian" is a detriment both to himself and others, Christians and non-Christians alike. He is a hindrance to the advancement of the Lord's cause. He is a discouragement to those who are striving to be faithful Christians. He is a stumbling block to weak, immature Christians and those who have not yet obeyed the Gospel. His worldly attitudes and activities blind the eyes of many and prevent the reception of Truth. He is ammunition for the weapons of those who hate the Truth and who seek to destroy the body of Christ and its influence in the world.

Worldliness is "worldlikeness" or being like the world. It is therefore the opposite of "Christlikeness." The Bible demands the following of Christ's example (I Pet. 2:21; Phil. 2:5; John 13:15) and the living of godly lives (Titus 2:11-12; I Tim. 4:8). God's Word clearly forbids conformity to this world (Rom. 12:1-2). To love the world and the things of the world means that one does not genuinely love God (I John 2:15-17). The friend of the world is the enemy of God (James 4:4). Anything that produces a barrier between man and God, that minimizes ones influence for good and that reduces one's desire and interest in pleasing and serving God is an example of worldliness. When one is more concerned with the temporal, material things of this world and this life than he is with spiritual and eternal matters, he is worldly.

Generally speaking, worldliness is often limited by some to things like using alcohol and drugs, immodest apparel, dancing, sexual immorality, and such like. These are worldly practices but worldliness is actually much broader in scope. It would also include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. An obsession with obtaining and maintaining material wealth and possessions (Matt. 16:26; I Tim. 6:9-10; Matt 19:16-26; Luke 12:16-21).
2. A desire to receive the praise of men more than the praise of God (John 12:42-43; Matt. 6:5; Gal. 1:10; II Tim. 4:3-4).
3. An inordinate longing for power, authority and prestige, even in the church itself (Acts 20:28-30; III John 9-10).
4. Any fleshly longing that keeps one from spiritual duties and responsibilities (II Tim. 3:1-5).

As a matter of fact, a worldly mindset may be exhibited even in matters not wrong in and of themselves. In Matthew 13:22 and Luke 8:14 Jesus described the thorns that choke the Word out of one's heart as "the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches" and the "cares and riches and pleasures of this life." The cares and pleasures of life are not necessarily sinful. Life does demand that a certain amount of attention be given to matters of an earthly nature. Christians may participate in certain pleasureable activities and not sin in so doing. But even these things become worldly and sinful if they are allowed to take precedence over spiritual service and crowd out the influence of God's Word from one's life.

Worldliness is also manifested by many so-called Christians toward the church. Members of the church are worldly when they want to restructure the church and make it "like all the nations" (I Sam. 8:5) in order for it to be more pleasing and palatable to man. They are worldly when they want to downplay or eliminate altogether plain Bible teaching on subjects such as baptism for the remission of sins, instrumental music in worship and the one church. They are worldly when they are embarrassed by and apologize for the preaching of "all the counsel of God" (Acts 20:27).

Worldliness is a widespread and multi-faceted problem that has affected, is affecting and will affect every congregation of the Lord's church to some extent. It is a spiritual blight that must be opposed and fought with all the courage and strength that we can muster (I Tim. 6:12; Eph. 6:10-18; II Cor. 10:3-5). We must fight it for the sake of our own souls. We must fight it to keep our brethren from being sucked into its soul-damning clutches. We must fight it to maintain the purity of the body of Christ. We must fight it in our efforts to seek and save the lost and win souls for Jesus Christ. We must oppose it publicly and vigorously so that all may know where we stand and why (I Pet. 3:15). We must oppose it even if and when it is practiced by those whose names are well known and who have a tremendous amount of influence in the brotherhood.

Let us forsake the things of the world that lead to eternal ruin and condemnation. Remember that "though the outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens" (II Cor. 4:16-5:1).

The Blight of Popularity
Glenn B. Ramsey

There seems to be an innate desire among men to seek approval and praise from their fellowmen. While the desire to get along with other folks may be a worthy one, there are limiting factors to be considered. How do you get along with a thief? How do you get along with a murderer? How do you get along with a liar? And, how do you get along with weak, uncommitted, compromising brethren who support and fellowship false teachers?

Now you may be thinking, "Obviously he doesn't want to get along with everyone because he resorts to 'namecalling!'" Do you think that there are such brethren who are weak, uncommitted and compromising of the Truth and who will fellowship false teachers, yet who would not dare to teach such false doctrine themselves? If you think there are such, why is it wrong to verbalize such? Isn't it just as bad to think something than it is to say it? On the other hand, is it bad at all to think AND say such? Is facing reality wrong or bad? But, back to our original question: "How do you get along with a thief, a murderer, a liar, or a brother who is so compromising of the Truth that he will fellowship a false teacher so as to maintain his perceived popularity?"

Some would respond that they do not seek to get along with such evil people as thieves or murderers. But some of these same folks will fellowship those who compromise the Truth, teach error and walk in the darkness of the world. While the thief, murderer or liar can usually cause problems that only affect the present world, those who compromise the Truth and deceive men into staying in spiritual darkness affect the eternal destiny of the soul! But, often any rebuke of these folks results in the one who rebukes being labeled as a troublemaker. If one wants to be popular with men he must refrain from ever engaging in a rebuke, and name-calling is anathema!

Some would rather have the praise of men and be popular than to receive the praise of God and be right! Paul said this: "For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ" (Gal. 1:10).

The Bible speaks of many who sought the popularity of men. In each case the result was their own downfall. Jesus warned in Luke 6:26, "Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets." John records the fact that many of the chief rulers believed on Jesus, but because they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God they would not confess Him, lest they be dismissed from the synagogue (John 12:42-43). Did these folks get what they were after? yes, they did. Did they later regret this? Surely they have!

Modern-day preachers seem most concerned with their popularity. Indeed such is a blight to the cause of Christ in our age. Some men would much rather try to hide behind their "false humility" and "see no evil, think nothing about evil, and speak nothing about evil" (my apologies to the monkey!) than to be the "watchmen on the wall" of spiritual Zion. Such preachers "politick" by supporting spiritual liberals and false teachers in attending their speaking sessions (it's hard to call some of these sessions "Gospel meetings" since the pure Gospel is rarely declared) and announcing and promoting their works. The hypocrisy of such "humble" (?) men is seen in that they absolutely REFUSE to announce and support the efforts of other brethren who still preach the "old Jerusalem Gospel." Not only this, but these "humble" (?) non-confrontational brethren will NEVER publicly or even privately defend their hireling attitudes! Do they seek to be popular? Yes, they do! Are they popular? Yes, they are! Why do they seek such popularity? Because they want the money that comes with it! Does this cause you to think of other passages of Scripture that deal with the "love of money" and "unrighteous mammon?" I hope it does.