Article July 22, 1967 Issue

Signs of the Times

W. Maxey Jarman

Christianity Today

W. Maxey Jarman, Chairman GENESCO in Christianity Today Washington, District of Columbia [Reprinted by permission]

A careful study of history must convince us not only of the danger of political power with all of its corruption but also of the futility of trying to change human nature through legislation or political influence.... It is all too evident that if results are to be achieved, there must be some change in the hearts of people. How can this be done?

Preaching, the spoken word in public and the private testimony; the power of writing; the power of example—all these, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, offer powerful avenues of reaching people for good. But in addition God has given us the instrument of prayer with its ... power to accomplish great things. He has given us the Holy Scriptures with their amazing power to influence people far beyond any human writing. The worship service of the church, guided by the Holy Spirit, is also a powerful influence, an influence that will change the lives of people and uplift those who already believe. With these we can begin to see the possibilities of doing great things for God that go far beyond the puny influence that human approaches can bring to bear.

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