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. Emphasize th e element of teaching. The younger generation is aston ishingly igno ran t of th e g reat tru th s of God’s Word pertain ing to salvation. We need to re tu rn to the old type of Bible exposition in evangelistic preaching. (2 ) Our preaching should have in it th e elem ent of testimony, and in all the services the members of th e church who have themselves drawn near to God should be encouraged to supplement th e message of the preacher by th e ir own personal testim ony of th e love of God, of His forgiveness and sustaining grace. ( 3 ) . The preaching should have in it th e elem ent of yearning appeal. In the p reparation of our sermon we will no t forget those fam iliar passages in the Word of God which describe Christ in His yearning search for men.” We are glad to note the emphasis which is put so strongly on the old type of Bible exposition in evangelistic preaching, and the earnest entreaty to the whole church, pastor and people, to emphasize by lip and life the yearning which is in the heart of the Son of God for the lost. We all need to take to'heart this exhortation. Is it too much to say that this is one of the gravest and greatest needs of all believers today? We know that His heart yearned over the lost, and He is always seeing them as sheep without a shepherd.—T. C. H. E s s e n t i a l s of Success . The General Manager of a great business was once asked “ What are the essentials of a successful salesman?” and his reply is well worth careful consideration: - “A thorough knowledge of th e merchandise he handles. Absolute honesty in statem en ts concerning th e goods he sells. Patience and w illingness to show goods to customers, even under the most trying conditions. Courtesy is an invaluable asset in th e reta il trade. - Accuracy in clerical work incidental to handling the sales, is im portant. P ersonal appearance counts for a g reat deal in pleasing customers, which is one of th e salesm an’s chief objects.” If this advice could be adopted by every minister and personal worker, and applied to our Christian service, it would bring untold blessing to the church. We have goods to offer and we ought to know the character of the goods we are offering; and there should be patience and willingness to show the people (our customers) the goods. And, also, courtesy is an invaluable asset to the personal worker. The wisdom of the Spirit is essential, and while we need in our contact with the “ customer” a pleasing address, we also need the aggressiveness of the salesman who must make good if he holds his job.—T. C. H. ^'4 ^» 4 . ate a s afe •A. TWO -FOLD Ckristian Duty “ Continue steadfastly,” Acts 2:42. “ Contend earnestly,” Jude 3. These parallel commands are like a railway over which the Christian life should run. The former is implied. The latter is expressed. The adverb in each case indicates the manner in which the duty should be discharged. The first passage describes the post-Pentecostal experience of the early church. The disciples had been filled with the Holy Spirit. Multitudes had been converted and baptized. It is said that they continued steadfastly in the Apostles ’ doctrine and fellowship, in the 'breaking of bread and prayers. This shows a genuine work of grace. Continuation is the test V
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