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C ertain A ttitudes and R elations of th e B eliever to C hrist 1. Walking with Christ—Revelation. As He re vealed Himself to the two disciples in Luke 24:15. 2. Talking with Christ—-Fellowship. As Moses and Elias on the Mount of Transfiguration. Luke 9:30. 3. Listening to Christ—Instruction. As Mary at Bethany. Luke 10:39. 4. Abiding with Christ—Peace. As the two dis- ciplès in John 1 :39. 5. Waiting upon Christ—Service. As the early Christians in Acts 4:31. 6 . Watching for Christ—Expectancy. As eagerly as did the people in Luke 8:40. The last will be the greatest of all blessings because it will mean: T HERE are spoiled children on every-hand. This is painfully evident. Who is to blame ? Well, the wise man says: “The rod is for the back o f him that is void o f understanding.” “The rod and reproof give wisdom; but the child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.” “I f thou beatest him with the rod he shall not die.” “Thou shalt beat him with the rod and shalt deliver his soul from hell,” and “He that spareth the rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.” Yes, there are spoiled children in many human families. But we may be sure there will be no spoiled children in the divine family because of lack of correction and discipline. God is a wise and loving Father. He loves his children too well to permit them to become spoiled through lack of correction. He uses the rod—trials, losses, sufferings, etc.,—when necessary. “Whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth . . . . no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the■peaceable fruits of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.” The next time you feel the rod, say: “Heavenly Father, what does this mean? Have I sinned? What lessons should I learn? May I be willing to learn all the needed lessons of life and become an obedient child.”— Guy Edward Mark. SfJi. 1 1 Four Great W’s H ERE they are: Whence man came. The Bible gives the best solution of this problem. Nothing could be more satisfying to both the intellect and the heart than to know that man was originally created in the image of his Maker, and hence is a child of the Most High. Why man is here. This problem, which is so puzzling to materialis tic scientists, is beautifully solved by the Bible, which tells us that man is here to love, trust and serve God and do good to his fellow men and at the same time to prepare for something better. What man is worth. According to the Bible, he is of inestimable worth for himself and in the sight of God, for Christ says, “There is joy in the presence of the angels o f God over one sinner.ythat re- penteth.” Whither man is bound. Here again the Bible illumines the way: “In my father’s home there are many abodes; if it were not so, I would have told you.” (R. V .). —Bible Champion. Eternal reunion of ail loved ones. Eternal blessing in His presence. End of all sickness, sin, trouble, sorrow.
1 Cor. 3 :16. “Know ye not that ye are the temple,of God and that the Spirit o f God dwelleth in you?” Great purpose of Christianity—Make me like Christ. The Bible is emphatic in attributing to Christ’s follow ers likeness to Him in nature,’ character, and in relation to the world. As Christ manifested God the Father, so Christians should be manifestors of Christ. It means that God dwells in all Christians collectively, and yet I believe God dwells in the aggregate only as He dwells in the individuals who compose the aggregate. Two things are associated with the thought that each Christian is a temple: 1st. A serious obligation—Faith. 2nd. A practical power—Love for Christ. Only through these two doors does God find His way into the temple. What is a temple? 1st. A place where God dwells and reveals Himself. If true, through us He must be revealing Himself to the world. “Judas (not Iscariot) said: How wilt thou manifest thyself to us?” Jesus said: “We will come and take up our abode [dwelling place] in you.” 2nd. A temple is a place for worship. There must be an altar or there can be no worship. Many have forgotten the altar in the spiritual fur nishings of their lives. It’s a mighty poor, half-furnished sanctuary when there is no place of worship. There must be only one offering, that is, an undivided offering on the altar. Does God ever see an offering on our altar between Sundays ? “T ake H eed ” We all want to make a success of the day just started. This day will be like a race. Two primary essentials in every race: 1st. Start right—a lot depends on a right start. 2nd. Observe the rules. Take heed. We take heed to the many customary things each day ; washing, dressing, eating, morning paper, •etc., etc. This morning take heed to some of the unusual things. These show how the Christian should be on the alert and have a well-planned day. 1st. Take heed to what ye hear. Mark 4:24. 2nd. Take heed—Watch and pray. Mark 13:33. Watching and praying is as necessary as breathing or winding your watch regularly. 3rd. Take heed how you build your program—your life. 1 Cor. 3 :10. 4th. Take heed to your governing disposition—heart. Heb. 3:12, ' 5tfi. Take heed to your standing—character. 1 Cor. lQtl'2.' 6 th. Take heed to your desires. Luke 12:15. 7th. Take heed to yourselves. 1 Tim. 4:16.
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