craved the company and fellowship of other believers. This desire in the soul breaks down racial barriers, social hin drances, and religious wars. The love of Christ in the heart brings about a happy fellowship at once. We Must Be Ready to Serve Acts 28:17 Paul did not send for the authorities of Rome to present his case and to seek freedom. He did not make inquiry con cerning the wealthy and the powerful members of the political group in the capital city. He called the elders of the church together. His heart was more in terested in the glory of God than in getting good for himself. Although the bonds and bands of a Roman prison were his portion, his soul was not in prison nor were his lips sealed. Before these strangers, Paul testified concern ing the grace of God. Nov. 25, 1951 OUR CHURCH COLLEGES OFFER . . . Prov. 2:1-9; 3:1-6,13-26; 2 Tim. 2:15 Inspired knowledge is most acceptable. No one enjoys ignorance. The Scripture says, “knowledge puffeth up.” The truth of God builds up. The college exists for the purpose of teaching the truths of the Scripture but also for molding the life of the student accord ing to the Scripture. Knowledge in it self has little value unless it is accom panied by action on the part of the hearers. The knowledge of God and the knowledge of the Word of God should produce a love for God in the soul. Alas! it is not always thus. There Should be a Heart Hunger for Godly Instruction Prov. 2:3 One may be an excellent chemist and yet have a lost soul. One may have a beautiful voice and yet be going to the land of the sorrowing and suffering. The wise in heart will seek after God through a knowledge of His Word. It is most essential that we hide the Word of God in our hearts and know the meaning of the truths revealed in this precious book—the Bible. College train ing should increase the faith of the stu dent but sometimes the opposite is true. In some colleges the/Word of God is de rided and refused. We Should Consider the Value of Knowledge Prov. 2:4 From the earliest days until we close our eyes for the last time, knowledge is essential. There are many kinds of knowledge but not one of them need omit the knowledge of God. One of the great est statesmen who understood foreign relationships also knew God. One of our greatest manufacturers who understood processes was a saved man. One of our greatest soldiers proclaimed his faith in the Son of God. Every young person should aspire to obtain all the knowledge possible.
We Should Seek Wisdom for Using Knowledge Prov. 3:1 There is a great difference between the skilled workman and the one who is crude. There are those who go about their work carelessly, slovenly, and finish up the job poorly. There are others who are skillful and careful in their work and the finished product tes tifies to their efficiency and carefulness. Both may have the same amount of knowledge but one uses it to better advantage than the other. Not only should we do our work but how we do it is important and must be done with wisdom from the Holy Spirit. David wanted to build a house for God but the Lord said, “No.” Paul want ed to carry the gospel to Asia but the Lord said, “No.” We are largely bound by the sight of the eyes and the hear ing of the ears, and generally our own conclusions. The Lord warns against this. He wants us to see how foolish it is to try to plan our own lives when we know so little, see so little, and under stand so little. He is willing to give wis dom as well as knowledge. It should be our joy and privilege to take advantage of His offer. H a lf the Audience Raised Their Hands From the DP camps of Germany our Field Superintendent, Earl S. Poysti, writes: “When I gave the invitation about half the audience raised their hands for salvation— probably a hun dred. Many of these DP’s are afflicted with TB—they have neither earthly nor heaverily hope.” He states that in another service “ practically every unbeliever responded to the appeal.” His brother, Daniel, also ministering in Europe now in co-operation with Youth for Christ, says: “Aproximately 95% of every audience in the DP camps is composed of unbelievers. What opportunities! It is unusual to have a meeting in which souls are not saved. There have been close to 300 decisions for Christ in my meetings the last month.” Through supporting missionaries, radio broadcasting, the Scriptures and other literature, and relief, we are evangelizing Slavs and other Eastern Europeans scattered throughout the world by Communism. Help us to enlarge this vital and fruitful ministry among spiritually-hungry but neglected people. Write for a free copy of “The Gospel Call.” We Should Be Afraid of Our Own Wisdom Prov. 3:5
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