YOUNG PEOPLE continued suit of marriage? (Eph. 5:31.) Since this is true what would you say about di vorce? (Matt. 19:3-9.) 10. What is the cement that binds a husband and wife together? (1 Cor. 13.) List the qualities of love as given in this chapter. May 16, 1954 What' It Takes to Be a Minister 1 Tim. 4:4-16 DAILY READINGS May 10 — A Minister needs Admonition — 2 Tim . 4:1-5 May 11 — A Minister needs God's Approval — 2 Tim . 2:15 May 12 — A Minister needs Patience — 2 Tim . 2:23-26 May 13 — A Minister needs to Know the Scriptures — 2 Tim . 3:14-17 May 14 — A Minister needs a Good Reputation — Titus 1:5 -9 May 15 — A Minister needs Sound Doctrine — Titus 2:1 -8 HEART OF THE LESSON We are told by leading denominations that there is a serious shortage of min isters and candidates for the ministry. This is not a good sign. W e need to pray the prayer commanded us by the Saviour (Matt. 9:37, 38). It may be that you have never seriously considered God’s plan for your life; perhaps you have never asked Him to lead you. As you study this lesson will you ask God if He would have you in His service? STUDY QUESTIONS 1., Do you think a person should plan for the ministry or mission field just be cause he wants to be a minister or mis sionary? (cp. Acts 13:1-4.) Who, in this Scripture, does the calling? Do you think this ought always to be so with regard to special Christian service? 2. In the light of Matt. 28:18-20, do you think every Christian ought to vol unteer for special service? 3. In the instruction of the Saviour why does He urge His disciples to pray for more workers? (Matt. 9:37.) 4. What does the word labor speak re garding the character of true service for the Lord? 5. How does Christ get His recruits ac cording to Matt. 9:38? Are you making this prayer? Is your young people’s so ciety making this prayer? Are any of your young people planning for special Christian service? Why not according to Matt. 9:38? 6. If a man has been called to be a Christian leader what is to be his rela tionship to the Word of God? (1 Tiin. 4:- 6; 2 Tim. 2:15; 3:16, 17; 4:1-5.) 7. What is the source of good, doctrine? (2 Tim. 3:16, 17.) 8. How does a person get to know the teaching of the Word of God? (2 Tim. 2:15.) Are you a student of the Word? 9. Why must the minister be careful to preach the Word of God? (2 Tim. 4:-
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