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July 1924
July 13, 1924. Abolish War: Why? How? Isa. 2:1-4.
The comforting Inn Keeper— representing the Holy Spirit. (Jno. 14:16-18, 26; 16:17). The cheering promise— “ I will come again” (Jno. 14:3; Acts 1:11). The command to exemplify-®‘Go and do thou likewise” (Mark 16:15; Matt. 28:19). The need of the human race ought to move us to com passion. The Scripture has much to say about the present condition of men outside of Christ. (See Rom. 3:9, 10, 22; 1 Jno. 1:8, 10;— all sinners— ; Rom. 3:19—all guilty — ; Gal. 3:10; James 2:10— all under the curse— ; Jno. 8:44; 1 Jno. 3:8-10— children of Satan— ; Eph. 2:3-—• children of wrath; Eph. 4:18; 1 Cor. 2:14; 2 Cor. 4:4— darkened minds— ; Mark 7:20-23; Jer. 17:9—wicked hearts— ; Rom. 8:7-8— enmity against God-||;Eph. 2:1— dead— ; Jno. 3:36— under wrath— ; Jno. 3:18— condemn ed now— ). Future destiny— (Rev. 21:8; 20:15; Matt. 25:41-46; Luke 16:26; Heb. 9:27; Matt. 13:30, 41, 42; 2 Thess. 1:9, 10. July 27, 1924. Zeal: Getting it, Guiding it, Guarding it. Isa. 6:7-9; John 2:17; Rev. 3:14-16. One of the cardinal sins of the church is the appalling crime of indifference, the only antidote for which is a Godly zeal. Fernald defines zeal as “ a burning earnest ness, always tending to vigorous action.” Synonyms— in tensity, fervour, vehemence, passion, eagerness. Getting zeal necessary in the life of the believer, to pre vent stagnation. (Titus 2:14; Eph. 2:10). Guiding zeal necessary in the life of the believer, to pre vent abberation. (Rom. 10:2; 1 Cor. 14:12; Gal. 4:18; Gal. 1:14 with Phil. 3 :6). Sometimes has a tendency to run wild. If Satan fails to keep you idle, indolent and inert, he will try to drive you on and on along by-paths to a state of fanatical frenzy of the flesh. Guarding zeal necessary in the life of the believer, to prevent refrigeration. (1 Cor. 9:26-27; Rev. 3:14-16, 19; Rev. 2 :4). Get it by appreciation of the wonders of our own salva tion, what we have been saved from and saved to, and what it cost the Lord. Get it by deep consciousness that men out side of Christ are lost. Get it by true realization of the plans and purposes of God for us as individuals and for the universe. Get it by full surrender as it is the result of the Spirit’s filling. Guide it by the Word of God, the only infallible rule of faith and practice. Guide it by yielding to the control of the Holy Spirit who will never lead you to do anything not in harmony with the Word. Guard it by prayer, by Bible study, by daily surrender to the Lord. (Continued on page 466)
Why? There is every reason for abolishing .war. It is vile, criminal, horrible, cruel, immoral, and everything that is black and sinful. It is perfectly obvious that war should be abolished. The great question is: How? Men and organizations from time immemorial have endeavored to bring about world-wide peace, and their efforts have resulted in failure. Note what our Lord says about war in (Matt. 24:6-8). He tells us that war will continue throughout this age, or dispensation, and exhorts us to preach the Gospel as the only remedy for a war-torn world. We are to do everything within our power to hasten the return of the Lord Who alone is able to abolish war, famine, pestilence and earthquake. (2 Pet. 3:11-13 “ looking for and hastening the coming” ). When the Prince of Peace comes He will bring universal peace and we, by our life and service, may hasten that day. The most prac tical way to abolish war is to win as many souls to Christ as possible and thus hasten His return. We ought to do everything to spread the sentiment against war, but re member that anger or passion are stronger than senti ment or reason. The occasion for war lies in the hearts of men and only God can give new hearts, and this He does when they believe the record concerning His Son. (1 Jno. 5:1, 10-13). Our business is to propagate the Record. Isa. 11:1-9; Micah 4:3, 4; Rom. 12:17-21; 13:1-8; Psa. 4:8; Psa. 91:10; Matt. 10:24, 25; Matt. 5:44; Heb. 13:6; 1 Cor. 4:12, 13; James 4:1, 2; 1 Tim. 2:1-8; 2 Cor. 6:4-6; 1 Pet. 2:21-23. This parable is filled with lessons for the Christian. The man who is right with God is right with his neighbor. The parable teaches to be neighbor to anyone who needs. The Samaritan “ came where he was”—was alert for oppor tunity to help. “ Went to him”— no need to be called, quick to see. Bound up wounds, ministered unto his need. Brought him to the inn, took care of him— overflowing, or abounding in mercy, in love, in helpfulness. This parable is not a type, but is full of suggestions about the Lord— The certain man— represents the sinner. The cruel thieves— Satan and his angels. (Gen. 3; Rom. 5:12-19). The callous priest— represents the law, which is power less to save. (Gal. 2:16; 3:10). The careless Levite— forms and ceremonies. (Gal. 4:10; Rom. 4:4, 5; Gal. 5:6). The Compassionate Samaritan—represents Jesus Christ. (Jno. 1:14; Heb. 2:14, 18; Heb. 4:15; Gal. 2:20; Rev. 1:5 1. c.). The Complete cure— represents the cleansing, healing of the Gospel. (Rom. 1:16). July 20, 1924. Being a Good Neighbor. Luke 10:30-37.
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