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For those who are still in school preparing, or who are in the country’s service, there is the need daily to con sider God’s will, even for the, time being. He has, a plan for every day, and we should follow Paul’s example wherever we are: Laying hold on that for which the Lord Christ chose us— service to His glory (v. 12); service in humility_(v. 13), and service which is active (v. 13). Too often we live in concern over past failures or in self-glory over achievements, putting a feather in our hat for each good deed done. Paul did neither of these things. He put aside the past and sought only to press forward (vs. 13, 14). Conclusion Micah 6:8 says, “He hath showed thee, O man, what is good.” Where has He shown it? In His Word we find His commandments, His desires, His examples for our admonitiort. Are we carefully, prayerfully, and reg ularly studying our on ly' source of revealed knowledge as to His will? Only as v e talk with Him in prayer and let Him talk to us in Bible study can we expect Him to show us His will. JANUARY 21, 1945 W H A T DOES M Y C H U R C H D O FO R M E ? I s a ia h 2:3 By Edward. Schellenberg The human being may be defined as a bundle of wants. He has needs for which' proper provision should be made. The needs which are of a spiritual nature are of greatest signifi cance and value, but one c a n n o t afford to neglect the other' needs which also contribute to spiritual stability—social, mental, and physical needs. The church exists primarily to deal with and provide for the spiritual well-being of people. It is extremely difficult to satisfy these spiritual needs apart from the church and the fellowship of it. We may enumerate some of the provisions that are realized as be lievers work together in a systematic way in organized groups. For Those Who Have Topics I. AFFORDS UNITED WORSHIP (Psa. 34:3). 1 What strain is sweeter to the hu man ear than the voice of fellow creatures praising and adoring their Creator? AS we do things together, we feel the support of one another. Likewise as we in our own contribu tion inspire others to a greater and
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more intense attitude of worship, we feel the exhilaration - of a service rendered to God. II. INSTRUCTS IN THE WORD (Eph. 4:11-14). It is only as we gather together in fellowship that we profit one f r o m another as each contributes according to his gifts (Rom. 12:4-8).' The objec tive of growth, edification, and stabi lization is realized through instruc tion from those whom God has made capable of teaching His word. III. PRESENTS OPPORTUNITIES OF SERVICE (1 Thess. 1:9; Heb. 12:28). i 1. Within the local group (Gal. 5:13), We must share experiences with someone. We may help others, through a word of testimony, a short discussion, or the expression of our praises and needs. This reciprocation, as we participate .in the programs and activities of church organizations, is essential for the beginning of and growth in Christian service. 2. Beyond the local group (Matt. 28:19). Privileged is the church that has a people burdened for those with out the fold, and aggressive in exten sion projects. Where such is the case, there is always ample opportunity under some supervision to enter into part time or full time service as soul- winners for the Lord—at home or abroad. For the majority of us, it is somewhat difficult to start an in dividual system, plan, or project of witnessing or soul-winning. Here the church may well afford the assistance to help us “ break the ice.” IV. O F F E R S FELLOWSHIP (Acts. 2:42). As to social fellowship, we may well say that we cannot do without it. Furthermore the majority of us 'tend to gravitate in our standards of conduct and .thinking to the level of those through whom our desire for social life is gratified. Therefore special benefit is derived if our social fellowship is centered in the church. Illustration Two men were walking along a country road. The one was on his way to attend church services; the other to enjoy nature. They began to dis cuss church associations. The one who was not interested in church pointed to a wheat patch along .t-he roadside
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