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ered. Look*at Daniel! Paul! Test them by these three words. Think of the martyrs! Read secular history! Consider the life of Abraham Lincoln, and thank God that even today there are a host of men and women who cannot be bought at any price. But on the other hand: Look at the church and many of its leaders and missionaries who reach out and take the fruit from the tree of salary, of popu larity, of position! It looks so good, so inviting, so promising! Many are the hands we have seen reach out for these things and many are the sorrowful lives
CONSCIENCE! CONVICTION! COURAGE! A good friend took us by the coat collar the other day, drew us close and saidjJ‘ 1 want you------ It is not necessary to repeat his request, but the nature of it impelled us to reply: “ We would be glad to do so and so, but these three things have always controlled us in our life for the Lord:— Conscience, conviction, and courage.” And these three words suggested a message for The King’s Business Family. Sixty years of contact with business and professional men, of all classes, and with _________ _____
that have resulted. Many men have hurt the heart of their Lord rather than hurt the heart of some man in the pulpit who has no place for Jesus Christ—God mani fest in the flesh—but a large place for the shekels. What does God need in these days ? Men ! Men with conscience, conviction, a n d courage ! Red- blooded men who would rather die than surrender the, principles of ■righteousness. Friends, fame or funds have no attraction for them in the light o f God’s Word. Take these three “ C ’s,” look them straight in the face, and if you are not already dominated by them, seek God’s help in giving them control over your heart and life, and then take your place in the ranks of God’s army, ready for any conflict. SPARING AND SPOILING Many people are much per-- plexed in these days as to just what their attitude s h o u l d be towards punishment for wrong doing. One writer says, “ I never saw a child whipped into habitual goodness. • * * The parent who tries to inspire respect with a club or razor strop is all wrong. The
church leaders of all denomina tions, have taught us some helpful and healthy lessons. Two great sources of education are free to all,—the Bible and humanity, and any one who has familiarized him self with these is prepared in a large measure for the conflict of life, for the Bible is the mirror o f human nature and the„conduct of men is the attestation of the truth o f the Bible. The Bible is full of illustrations of the fact that the three words which form our theme represent the real need of real men. Take the first picture in the Garden of Eden, when Satan walked in the path with Eve and they looked at the fruit o f the one tree which God had designated as forbidden. Eve could and did say to Satan, “ It is all ours, with this one exception.” But there was an appeal to her in the subtle sug gestion, “ Why does God make this exception t What motive has He? If it is the best fruit, why not let us have it? ” She is battling with her con science. ‘ *God says *N o !’ But it looks so beautiful!” She is wav ering. Conviction of what is right
OUR MARCHING ORDERS Go forward, Christian soldier, Beneath His banner true ! The Lord Himself tby Leader, Shall all thy foes subdue. His love foretells thy trials, He knows thine hourly need ; He will, with Bread of Heaven, Thy fainting spirit feed. Go forward, Christian soldier! Nor dream of peaceful rest, Till Satan’s host is vanquished, And Heaven is all possessed ; Till Christ Himself shall call thee To lay thine armor by, And wear in endless glory The crown of victory. Go forward, Christian soldier L Fear not the gathering night ; The Lord will be thy shelter, The Lord will be thy Light. When morn His face revealeth, Thy dangers all are past. So pray that faith and courage May keep thee to the last ! —Lawrence Tuttiet (1861)
only way to inspire respect is to deserve it. All normal children are eager to respect their parents and even brag about them.” We know nothing about this writer, whether man or woman. Perhaps it is some good-hearted man or woman who never had any children and really believed that these statements were true. But whoever made them was surely ignorant of God’s law and was, it might be ignorantly, sowing the seed of disloyalty to the Word of God and disrespect for the law of the land, and thereby helping to multiply the criminals now threatening our civilization. Whenever you find any statement which conflicts with the Word of God, set it down as wrong, and then proceed to analyze it for yourself. We know this sen
is giving way to desire. The ability to sin is hers. She has the power to reach out and take the fruit. Wisdom is promised her if she does. Her eyes will be opened. She is human. A great adventure is before her. Conviction is not strong enough. She lacks the cour age, and we know the rest. The sorrowful story is written in the life of every human being. Contrast Eve’s conduct and fall with the story of the saints whose names are written in the Eleventh of Hebrews, of “ whom the world was not worthy,” but who all “ obtained a good report through faith !” Look at Job! He had conscience, conviction, and courage! Death would have been preferable to the afflictions which were his, but his faith never wav
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