mg with others. God doesn’t overlook these things. Some reckoning must be made, for every man has a date with destiny. The Saviour also points up how ridiculous it is for one to live in such a wreckless materialistic manner, giv ing no thought for spiritual values. There is little left to the imagination as to what the reward such a servant will receive. Some Bible commentaries seem to “soft-pedal” the judgment of the Lord, overlooking the fact that Christ is not only the gentle, meek Galilean, but also the stern Judge of the universe. Frankly, I do not like the pictures I have seen which en deavor to portray the Saviour. But while they may make His look un manly, not so with the Scriptures. The Lord is strong, the Lord is just, the Lord is righteous, the Lord is fair. Fair warning is given to these evil servants, and after that they 3hall be cut asunder. Here is where we find the weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth. These are nothing but hypocrites. Such a person is a play actor, striving to be something which he is really not. The Lord knows those who are His. Do you know if you are or not? Are you merely wearing the garments of a ser vant, but yet are a traitor to His cause? Take off the mask and the gar ment you have no right to wear. Just as you are come to the Lord Jesus Christ and avoid the hour of coming judgment. You can look forward to greeting Christ not your Judge, but as your Saviour. CAROLS OUTLAWED Perhaps you read the recent report filed by United Press International, which declared events taking place in a certain school district right here in California. It seems that all religious carols, as well as nativity scenes, have been banned from the Christmas observance in all eight schools in this area. The superintendent declared, "Our order has stemmed from a grow ing fear that religious caro ls at Christmas might offend nom-Chris-
Mr. Richard Unfried, member of the Biola Col lege music faculty, demonstrates some of the interesting aspects of the Shantz pipe organ recently installed.
tians enrolled in our classrooms. The order has also resulted from a ruling by the district attorney pointing out that Christmas songs, and religious backgrounds, violate state laws con cerning the practice of religion in schools. Since we depend upon the state for 80% of our money we find it a very serious and difficult problem. Children will be allowed to sing such tunes as ‘Jingle Bells’ or ‘White Christmas,’ but religious songs or na tivity scenes in the classroom are def initely out.” The Bible says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” May it never be said of this country that in all of its greatness and with all of its blessed freedom that its people forgot God. It was a promise to Israel of old, but its spiritual principle is just as important for us today, "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land” (II Chronicles 7:11). # * * You can take the day off but remember you can never put it back. 10
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