A House Divided

By Maurice C. Smith

This book was born out of the author’s passion to challenge the Church to rise above the rhetoric and politics and stand up for righteousness. This book is a reminder that Christians are ambassadors of Christ and everything we do and say should reflect him and not the culture.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Dec 17, 2020
• ISBN: 9781664214217

Maurice C. Smith

The author is an ordained minister with over 40 years of study and teaching of the scriptures. His passion is to answer difficult questions from unbelievers and believers alike.

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>> DEDICATION <<

T his book is dedicated to two men who were instrumental in my development as a Born-Again Believer. To Pastor Lewis who gave me the invitation to salvation, and who extended the love of God to everyone regardless of their race or nationality. To Pastor Ricks who appeared at a time in my life when I was allowing the culture to erode my faith – he taught me to have a passion for God and His Word.

Finally a special thanks to Dr. Donald Nurse who was instrumental in the editing and formatting of this book.

>> PREFACE <<

M y many years of experience in building construction have taught me that the most important part of a building is the foundation. A building built upon an uneven, weak, crooked foundation, over time, will result in cracks in the house - doors and windows will no longer function properly. Ultimately, the house will be rendered useless. Likewise, if the Church is not built on the principles and precepts of Jesus Christ, it too will become useless.

After years of watching those who claim to represent His Church align themselves with ideologies that contradict Biblical teaching, I can no longer remain silent. The Church has avoided confronting the issues of doctrine, the culture, politics, social justice, economics, and racism. The division within today’s church is visible. The question is, do