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Question & Answer - English Compass
Pastor Daniel Yim is here for you (daniel@englishcompass.org). For whatever reasons you can’t talk to your parents, pastor or friends, you don’t have to be alone. Seek help, ask for advice and above all else, PRAY - PRAY - PRAY!

 

Is 1 Peter 3:3 Talking About Jewelry?

Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 1 Peter 3:3 Is this verse talking about jewelry? Or is this a legalistic view of the text? 32, M, GA The topic in this passage… read more

How Do You Keep the Sabbath?

How do you keep the Sabbath and how can one call it a day of “rest” or keep it the way God intended? 41, Female, NYC Thank you for this question on the Sabbath. I believe the meaning and purpose of the Sabbath is slowly changing and losing its… read more

Matthew 7

In Matthew 7, it talks about how we shouldn't judge. But in verse 6, it says "Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs..." Why does it seem like verse 6 contradicts the beginning of the chapter? Age: 28, Male Thank you for your… read more

Where Can I Find My Soul Mate?

Where can I find my soul mate? The easy answer would be at church! But there are no easy answers in life. I can understand your concerns with this question because divorce rates are at all time highs, and that includes Christian Adventists as well. I recently… read more

How Do You Know You Are Doing God’s Will?

How do you know you are doing God’s will?  As in, how do you know if you are “in sync” with God? I really appreciate this question, because it asks how we can know God’s will for our lives, not our will, and then ask God to bless… read more

Will We Need the Bible In Heaven?

“Will we need the Bible in heaven?” “All Scripture is inspired by God…” (2 Timothy 3:16). The Bible is the word of God. “The very word of God continues to work in you who believe.” (1 Thessalonians 2:13) “For… read more

Why should I be an Adventist?

Why is being an Adventist important? Why is it right to believe in? 17, Female Many of the worldviews are based on partial truths. Marxism - Egalitarianism nullfies poverty Buddhism - Enlightenment relieves suffering Post-modernism - Relativism liberates from… read more

Great Parenting

As a single mom, how do I balance being firm without being controlling, being permissive without being neglectful? 44, Female Thank you so much for this question. This question lets us know how much your love and your passion for your child. And we thank God… read more

Indecision

I don't have a major and I'm in my third year of college. I'm really indecisive and I don't know what I want to do in the future. What advice could you give me to help me find my dream? 20, Female God is not a magic 8-ball we shake up and peer into whenever… read more

Adventist & Voting

For the following question, Pastor Justin Yang defers to Amy Sheppard, Esq After reading the following Ellen G. White quote, I am unsure if God wants us to exercise our rights as citizens and vote. Please advise. "The Lord would have His people bury political… read more