The soldier must clearly understand the basic nature of the
Army. The Army is a fellowship of people who have accepted Jesus
Christ as their personal Savior and Lord and whose common aid is to
bring others to the lordship of Christ. Chosen to be a Solider page
1
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The Salvation soldier should know about: William Booth
Catherine Booth 1865 Christian Mission Introduction of ranks,
uniforms and symbols Name change to The Salvation Army Chosen to be
a Solider page 2
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also known as The Soldiers Covenant Came into being in 1890 A
regulation that every salvation soldier must consider, accept and
then sign. Chosen to be a Soldier, page 2
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The Articles (or Soldiers Covenant) are virtually identical
with the original ones drawn up at the end of the 19th Century. The
Salvation Army shows steadfastness of purpose and refuses to lower
its standards or to sacrifice its principles.
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1.We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments
were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the
Divine rule of Christian faith and practice. 2. We believe that
there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator,
Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper
object of religious worship. 3. We believe that there are three
persons in the Godhead-the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost,
undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory. Believing
that The Salvation Army has been raised up by God, and is sustained
and directed by Him, I do here declare that I am thoroughly
convinced of the truth of the Armys teaching that is to say: (the
Doctrines)
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4. We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and
human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and
truly and properly man. 5. We believe that our first parents were
created in a state of innocence, but by their disobedience they
lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their
fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are
justly exposed to the wrath of God. 6. We believe that the Lord
Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made an atonement for
the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.
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7. We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord
Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, are necessary to
salvation. 8. We believe that we are justified by grace through
faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the
witness in himself. 9. We believe that continuance in a state of
salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.
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10. We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be
wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body
may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus
Christ. 11. We believe in the immortality of the soul; in the
resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end of the
world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the
endless punishment of the wicked.
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Acceptance of Jesus Christ as ones personal Savior.
Surrendering ones life to Christ. Living ones life for Gods
purpose. One is saved to serve. Chosen to be a Soldier, pages
7-12
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Living a life of prayer Studying the Bible Walking in the
Light, 1 John 1:7 NAS ..but if we walk in the Light as He Himself
is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood
of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. Walking by faith Romans
8:28 NAS And we know that God causes all things to work together
for good to those who love God, to those who are called according
to His purpose. Chosen to be a Soldier, pages 13-18
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That at home, at work, in ones daily surroundings, one must
witness about Christ and His goodness. This does not mean that one
presents oneself as a model Christian, but that one makes it clear
that one has found the Savior and wishes nothing more highly than
to please Him.
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The Army soldier declares uncompromising and final renunciation
(rejection) of worldliness and on some particular points the Armys
convictions are strongly against what is practiced by many worldly
people and even some Christians. Chosen to be a Soldier, page
4
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1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Dont you know that you yourselves are
Gods temple and that Gods Spirit lives in you. If anyone destroys
Gods temple, God will destroy him; for Gods temple is sacred and
you are that temple. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that
your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you
have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a
price. Therefore, honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 10:23-24
Everything is permissible-but not everything is beneficial.
Everything is permissible-but not everything is constructive.
Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.
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In the Orders & Regulations for Salvation Army Soldiers,
renouncing the worlds sinful pleasures, companionships, treasures
and objects is a matter to be taken very seriously. Chosen to be a
Soldier, page 31
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Army Soldiers must abstain from the use of all INTOXICATING
LIQUOR, TOBACCO and ADDICTIVE DRUGS. The Soldier will have nothing
to do with GAMBLING, PORNOGRAPHY, PRE-MARITAL SEX or PROFANE
SPEECH. The Soldier will not incur unnecessary DEBT and the Soldier
will TITHE.
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Gambling Debt and Tithing Pornography Smoking Drinking and
Drugs Our Speech Sex Chosen to be a Soldier, page 32
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In the Salvationists view, what does gambling include? lottery,
bingo, casinos, sports pools, raffles, horse racing, etc. Whats so
harmful about these activities? What should be the stand of a
Salvationist when it comes to those new casinos and gambling
establishments which are opening in many areas of the country?
Whats wrong with Get Rich Quick schemes and why should a
Salvationist avoid this type of money-making?
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Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be
content with what you have, because God has said, Never will I
leave you; never will I forsake you. 1 Timothy 6:9 People who want
to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish
and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction.
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The Bible does not specifically forbid gambling but we should
hesitate to get involved with it. God presents work as the normal
way to get the money we need. Ephesians 4:28 He who has been
stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something
useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with
those in need. Are we looking to God or to the lottery for our
needs?
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From the Orders and Regulations for Soldiers regarding
GAMBLING: It has developed into a social evil with which the
soldier will have nothing to do, in whatever form it appears,
whether it is betting on horse-racing, etc., sweepstakes,
lotteries, raffles, football pools, bingo and other forms of
gambling. Gambling operates on the un-Christian basis of belief in
luck and for this reason above all the Salvationist will not
gamble. Chosen to be a Soldier, page 34
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What does the Bible say about Christians going into debt? What
is so bad about being in debt when it would seem as if everyone is
in debt?
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means to be good stewards of our money. To be frugal
economical, careful and generous in our giving to the Lord. We are
not free to use it as we wish. We are stewards who should use our
treasure and talents for Gods purposes.
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Romans 13:8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the
continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellow
man has fulfilled the law.
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...to us to owe nothing but love in this verse is a powerful
reminder of Gods distaste for all forms of debts that are not being
paid in a timely manner. Not only does Paul speak of taxes, tolls
and tariffs that are imposed on us by our government, but also the
respect and honor we owe to those in high authority.
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is a temptation to materialism. It can make it easy for someone
to make purchases they cannot afford or do not need at all.
Ministry in Daily Life www.ivndl.org
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From the Orders & Regulations for Soldiers regarding DEBT:
Debt is a great evil. It must be the salvation soldiers duty to
keep free from it. On no account should he contract debt unless he
can see in the most confident manner his ability to meet it when
the claim falls due. Chosen to be a Soldier, page 34
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What is our obligation as tithers? What is The Salvation Armys
rule about tithing? What are the advantages of tithing?
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Malachi 3:10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that
there may be food in my house. Test me in this, says the LORD
Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven
and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room for it.
Deuteronomy 14:22 Be sure to set aside a tenth of all that your
fields produce each year.
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We should give the Lord first place in everything. We should
honor the Lord with firstfruits. This means to set aside the tithe
first, before all other bills and expenses. If you leave the tithe
until last, God usually misses out. We should give our tithe
cheerfully -2 Corinthians 9:7 God loves a cheerful giver.
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We should give offerings over and above our tithe to needful
ministries if they are worthy. We should keep our giving secret
dont give and boast about it.
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Tithing recognizes Gods ownership of everything we have.
Tithing helps us to grow in our walk with Christ Matthew 6:33 But
seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things
will be given to you as well.
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Many Christians believe that the principle of giving one-tenth
should be carried over to the New Testament in giving to the church
and other Christian organizations. This is Billy Grahams stand on
tithing. Some Christians who tithe do so simply because they
respect the Old Testament principle and find it a helpful place to
begin in their giving. We should give individually, regularly,
methodically and proportionately. The matter of your giving is
between you and God, and He always takes into account our
circumstances. He knows when they are beyond our power to direct
and control.
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the important thing is that we see it as a privilege and not a
burden. It should not be out of a sense of duty, but rather out of
love for the Lord and a desire to see His Kingdom advanced. we must
remember our priorities? Is Christ really first or do we put
ourselves and our own desires first? make sure Christ is first in
your life and then ask Him to guide you.
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From the Orders and Regulations for Soldiers regarding TITHING:
The Salvation soldier will not forget the promise he gave when
signing the Articles of War to spend all time, strength, money and
influence he can in supporting and carrying on the salvation
war...the Bible and Christian tradition mention the paying of
tithes. For practical purposes there may be various ways of
calculating ones income...but the principle is clear. Not a few
Salvationists give one-half of their tithes as their regular
contribution to the corps and from the other half they give
contributions to the Self-Denial Appeal (World Services)
collections and special purposes. Chosen to be a Solder, p. 74
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Why does delving into pornography pose such a problem for
people? What are the dangers and advantages of internet use
relative to pornography? What is the harm in watching R rated
films? Why is living out a moral standard so important? What should
that moral standard include? Why should we be watching the way we
dress and the way that our children dress?
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The advertising industry is using the exploitation of the body
more blatantly than ever before. It is used to sell almost
everything, including alcohol, automobiles and sex. Sex sells and
as Christians, we have to be cautious about what we watch on TV,
what kind of literature we read, what kind of music we listen to.
Statistically speaking, every major destructive behavior in this
country is the same for Christians as it is for the secular world.
And it is adults who are refusing or neglecting to set the moral
standards within their homes. In four informal polls taken at past
Christian World View Conferences, 85-95% of families polled have
access to the internet. However, less than 12% have filtering of
any kind.
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Psalm 101:3 I will set no sinful thing in front of my eyes. I
hate the work of those who are not faithful. It will not get hold
of me? Ephesians 5:3 But among you there must not be even a hint of
sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because
these are improper for Gods holy people. 2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we
have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from
everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness
out of reverence for God. Romans 6:19 I put this in human terms
because you are weak in your natural selves. Just as you used to
offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity and to
ever-increasing wickedness, so now offer them in slavery to
righteousness leading to holiness.
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Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, brothers, whatever is TRUE, whatever
is NOBLE, whatever is RIGHT, whatever is PURE, whatever is LOVELY,
whatever is ADMIRABLE if anything is EXCELLENT or PRAISEWORTHY
think about such things. Philippians 4:8-9 from The Message Summing
it all up, friends, I'd say you'll do best by filling your minds
and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic,
compelling, graciousthe best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the
ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what
you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that,
and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his
most excellent harmonies.
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From the Orders and Regulations for Soldiers regarding
PORNOGRAPHY: Two distressing symptoms of the moral deterioration of
our generation are the increasing use of VULGAR and PROFANE SPEECH
and the deliberate use of OBSCENITY and PORNOGRAPHY. The
Salvationist will fight to keep themselves unsullied from all
impurity, including unclean conversation and the reading of any
obscene book or paper and exhibitions of any kind. The same
standards will determine what television and radio programs the
soldier will allow in the seclusion of his home. Chosen to be a
Soldier, page 35
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Why does The Salvation Army forbid its soldiers to smoke?
Doesnt this particular rule suggest that The Army is judging people
who smoke? Does The Salvation Army believe that smokers will go to
hell? How should we be helping people who are addicted to
smoking?
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Paul wrote: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Do you not know that your
body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have
received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a
price. Therefore, honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 10:23-24
Everything is permissible but not everything is beneficial.
Everything is permissible but not everything is constructive.
Nobody should seek his own good but the good of others.
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is a waste of time and money. Christians are to be faithful
stewards; for like our bodies, our money and time, are not ours,
but Christs. To non-smokers, smoking is intolerable; to some
individuals, smoke from others cigarettes can produce dangerous
toxic reactions. Smoking is against the principles of being careful
not to offend and of being considerate.
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Christians must come face to face with the shocking realities
that while more than 90% of all lung cancer victims are smokers and
scientific studies have also shown that smokers have more than
three times as many heart attacks as non-smokers.
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From the Orders and Regulations for Soldiers regarding smoking:
The use of TOBACCO in any form was discouraged in the first edition
of the soldiers regulation on the grounds that it was: Injurious to
health, unclean, a waste of money, a disagreeable infliction upon
others and an unnatural habit of self-indulgence. In 1975, it was
decided that no person who uses tobacco in any form could be
accepted as a soldier. The Articles of War were amended to take in
a corresponding declaration of abstention. Chosen to be a Soldier,
page 35
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Why does the Army forbid even social drinking? The Bible talks
about Jesus and the disciples drinking wine. Why shouldnt we be
allowed? What if my spouse drinks and is not a Salvationist? What
should my attitude be?
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Proverbs 23:20 Do not join those who drink too much or gorge
themselves on meat. Romans 13:13 Let us behave decently, as in the
daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality
and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Romans 14:13
Therefore, let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead,
make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in
your brothers way.
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1 Corinthians 6:12 (The Message) Just because something is
technically legal doesnt mean that its spiritually appropriate. If
I went around doing whatever I thought I could get by with, Id be a
slave to my whims.
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In Scripture, the word often used for wine was tirosh. It
referred to new or sweet grape juice. Norman Geisler, former Dean
of Liberty Center for Christian Scholarship, Liberty University,
has written: Many wine drinking Christians today mistakenly assume
that what the New Testament meant by wine is identical to wine used
today. This is NOT true. In fact, todays wine is by Biblical
definition strong drink, and hence forbidden by the Bible.
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What the Bible frequently meant by wine was basically purified
water, purified by adding some alcoholic wine. The Holman Bible
Dictionary says wine was also used as a medicine and disinfectant.
Thirteen different words are translated wine in the King James
Version of the Bible. The word wine has a wide range of meanings in
the Bible, covering everything from grape juice to concentrated
grape syrup to occasionally, to alcoholic wine.
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1. Drinking can lead to drunkenness. 2. The Bible condemns
strong drink. 3. Even in moderate amounts alcohol has noticeable
effects on the body. Because it enters the blood stream it touches
almost every organ (including the brain) and its effects on
feelings and behavior are well known.
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4. Drinking (and drugs) can cause others to stumble 1
Corinthians 1:32-33 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews,
Greeks or the church of God even as I try to please everybody in
every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many,
so that they may be saved. 5. Drinking and drugs harm our bodies,
which are the Lords. 6. Alcohol and drugs are addictive. 7.
Drinking does not advance the cause of Christ nor does it glorify
God. Logos Resources, wwwlogosrecources.com
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Drinking socially is a worldly activity and as believers we
should not conform to the world. Romans 12:2 Do not conform any
longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the
renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve
what Gods will is His good pleasing and perfect will.
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We are not to love the world. 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world
or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of
the Father is not in him. We are to be separate from the world. 2
Corinthians 6:17 Therefore come out from them and be separate, says
the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.
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Galatians 5:19-21 New International Version The acts of the
sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and
debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy,
fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy;
drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before,
that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of
God.
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Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which
are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry,
sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath,
selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders,
drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you
beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who
practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
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The word translated sorcery is the Greek word PHARMAKEIA ( )
from which we get the English word pharmacy. 1) the use or the
administering of drugs 2) poisoning 3) sorcery, magical arts, often
found in connection with idolatry and fostered by it. This strongly
suggests that Christians should not practice drug use.
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From the Orders and Regulations for Soldiers Regarding DRINKING
and DRUGS: The Salvation soldier must abstain from the use of all
intoxicating liquorand from the non- medical use of all addictive
drugs. Social drinking to please the host or hostess at some
celebration or the temptation to make alcohol available to a
business associate is ruled out by the pledge given by every member
of what has been called the largest total abstinence organization
in the world. Chosen to be a Soldier, page 32
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As Christians, how important is the way we speak and the
language we use? What things make speech unbecoming in a
believer?
