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J anuary 24. “The righteous LORD loveth righteousness." — Psa. 11:7* “I know I am not what I ought to be, but God is merciful, and all will be well,” may mean two very different things from the lips of different speakers. As the expression of the humble penitent who yearns to be what he is not, but trusts God’s mercy, if is true, every word of it. Uttered by one who will riot trouble tp become what he ought to be because he is depending upon God’s forbearance, it is absolutely false. “God has a passion for righteousness, and will search men as with a microscope for that righteousness for which He has a passion/’ It is mere self- deception to imagine that the unrighteous man will find accept ance with the holy God simply on account of the Divine com placence. It is contrary to the. nature of the rightepus LORD to parley with sin; it is impossible for Him to condone or overlook it. “Without holiness no man shall see the LORD”j§jthe declara tion is as emphatic and as unalterable as any announcement of mercy in the Inspired Word. We must not carve out of the Divine love a supine and philandering Deity, that we may set it up for worship in the uncleansed chambers of our hearts. Such a god will be powerless to save us in that day when our lives shall be subjected to the testing fires of judgment. “The right eous LORD loveth righteousness,” and “the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God.” (*) The portions for Jan. 24, 25 and 26 form one theme: each is complete without the others. J anuary 25. “There is none righteous, no not one.” — Rom. 3:10. (*) THAT is, none righteous in the sight of God. There are many men who are righteous in the eyes of their fellows, many who are righteous in their feelings with their fellows. No doubt the Pharisee was justified in saying that he was not as other men—some other men, at any rate. But all comparison of man with man in this matter is futile and ensnaring. A soiled paper may look very white in the darkness of the coal cellar; compare it with fresh fallen snow and its defilement is instantly apparent. God requires that we should be “whiter than snow,” and the garments of earthly righteousness upon which men sometimes pride themselves are seen to be but “filthy rags” as soon as we view them in the light of His countenance. The pnly right eousness which God will accept is one without spot or flaw. There must not be, there must never have been, a stain or rent therein. No thought of pride, no impulse of self-will, no passing lack of charity, no unholy purpose, no rebellious wish, no vain imagining, must ever for a moment have possessed the soul; no word of idleness, no deed of iniquity must ever have sullied the life, of the man who is to bear the microscopic examination of the all-seeing Eye. What hope is there, then, for fallen humanity ? Clearly, in its righteousness, none. As a race and as individuals we must put our mouths in the dust—“all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (*) The portions for Jan. 24, 25 and 26, form one theme: each is incomplete without the others. WHICH means, “The LORD our righteousness.!’ “With out holiness no man shall see the LORD.’-’ “There is none right eous, no not one.” Who, then can be saved? What gospel is there for fallen humanity? This! that the eternal Son of God,— JEHOVAH-JESUS—is our righteousness. He perfected obe-, dience for us in His life on earth; He paid the penalty of our disobedience upon the cruel cross; and today the Father imputes His righteousness to us, credits us with that which is not ours, but Christ’s, and accepts us in the Beloved. There is, in heaven or earth, NO gospel for sinners but this. Whoso believeth and accepteth this, is saved; whoso rejecteth this, abideth under the condemnation of the broken Law. There are two difficulties (beside its mystery) which tempt men to reject this Evangel. J anuary 26. “JEHOVAH-tsidkenu.” — Jer. 23:6. (*)
“Far Above Rubies”
By A gnes S ligh T u rn b u ll T hese rom ances of far-aw ay days go fa r b e n ea th th e calm su rface of th e Bible re co rd a n d help us visualize th e scenes a n d incidents. “T h e a u th o r h as re co n stru c te d in all th e ir orig in al b e au ty th e colorful a n d rom an tic settin g s in w hich th e sto ries belong. M oreover, she h as given to th e ir tellin g a force an d freshness a n d w ealth of detail w hich th e y have n o t know n sin ce th e to n g u e of th e last eye-w itness to th em w as silenced in th e grave. Illustrated, C lo th $ 2 .0 0
Mrs. Mary’s Go-Tell By Mrs. S. R. Graham Clark A bright little story of fine spiritual work with a group of, young people, and what came of it. These young peo ple under the wise leadership of a consecrated young couple became fully gripped by the Master's words, “Ye are my witnesses,” and they endeav ored to "go tell" the "good news” of a Saviour not only by word of mouth but by life as well. Lives are transformed and the church revived and souls saved. The story shows the possibility of young people living happy, consistent Chris tian lives in this day, though it may not be easy. Cloth 75 cents
These Three
Devotional Thoughts for the Quiet Hour By G. H. Knight
This book is an endeavor to utilize for devotional and practical purposes, some texts of the Divine Word in which Christian privilege, or Chris tian duty, or Christian danger is presented in a three-fold way. For example, the three fold blessing, "Grace, Mercy, and Peace;” the great triad of Christian graces, Faith, Hope, and Love; the three-fold work of the Holy Spirit, and many similar Bible triads. Cloth $1.00
Ariel Custer
By Grace Livingston Hill Ariel Custer is a rare character. Orphaned and compelled to make her own way in the world, she comes from her Virginia home to Philadelphia to find employment. In an accident on the street she meets Judson Granniss, a character almost as fine as she. His vulgar, nagging mother tries to break their friend ship and compel him to marry a girl of the flapper type. There is a stormy voyage, but love holds. It is a charming story, with a constant upward, and not a single downward pull from open ing to closing sentences. Cloth $2.00 By Kate Drew A book of arresting power—one filled with a blessing for every reader. "To both the unconverted and the converted, this graphic record will be a message from Heaven.” John Marsh, of London, the chief character of the story, will win your interest in those things which were so vital to him and which changed the church at Broad Lane. Read what Mar garet Bingham had to do with it all. You will be grateful to us for suggesting this story. Cloth $1.75 By Grace Livingston Hill It is pretty hard for a girl to discover without warning that her father has been selling forbidden goods, that her brother is wanted by ^ the police. And if the girl is as lovely as Romayne Ransom, it’s equally hard for a young inspector to do his duty. How can she do anything but hate him and connect him always with her disgrace? It takes an injury to Sherwood and a great danger to Romayne to show her what her real feeling is—and to bring them both "through the rye” to happiness. It is just the kind of love story Mrs. Hill tells best—the kind that gives a catch in the; throat and restQfes faith in human nature. Mrs. Hill spices it with vivacity and charm and the sincere appeal. Cloth $2.00 If money does not accompany order, goods will be sent C. O. D. If goods are to come by mail add 10% for postage. B IO LA B O O K R O O M Bible Institute, Los Angeles, Cal. Coming Through the Rye The Revival at Broad Lane
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