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Robert F. Turner

The gristly old Texas Ranger sat Patiently, tolerantly; chewing his tobacco and waiting while the doctor bound a gunshot wound.

"Three against one!" someone said, "and yet you walked right into their guns and took them all. How could you do such a thing?"

The reply was one part philosophy and many parts faith. "Ain't nobody in the wrong can stand again a man in the right, that keeps on a-comin'!"

PLAIN TALK hasn't "gone western" -- we just like the slant of this thing. The first step is to be "right." Many fears and frustrations are but proofs that we lack conviction -- perhaps suspect that we are wrong. Not all who ignore our invitation to discuss Bible differences are cowards; some are without ammunition.

Bro. Foy E. Wallace, Jr. used to say certain brethren did not debate for the same reason a muley refuses to "hook horns." (For the sake of our city folk, that reason is "no horns.") People who are "right" -- or have conscientious convictions that they have Bible authority for their practices -- are usually happy to discuss issues.

Being right in religion means to conform to the truth of God -- to have divine authority for our faith and practice. It presupposes an attitude all too rare, even among brethren; a desire to "prove all things; hold fast that which is good." This attitude welcomes investigation and assures a fair, objective consideration of all pertinent information.

In brief, it puts into practice, among brethren, the thing we frequently criticize the denominations for not doing. Physician, heal thyself!!

"That keeps on a-comin'!" After all, God is a majority. If God be for us, who can be against us? (Rom. 8:31) The confidence of the faithful is not dependent upon numbers, fine buildings, or other status symbols. opposition is taken in stride - and they "keep on a-comin"' because they place their trust in God, not in man. "The foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal: The Lord knoweth them that are His. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity." (2 Tim. 2:19)

Those faithful to God will triumph; often in this life, always in eternity. All others must "go that-a-way!"

Robert F. Turner has released the Plain Talk to the Public Domain. Following his initiative and desire, all material on this page is also released to the Public Domain. This includes content, as well as graphics, formatting, and styling. Brother Turner wants his material to help as many Christians and lost souls as possible. Therefore, we offer no restriction, so that we may facilitate the broadest possible circulation for the greater good.