Still Unknown J * . There is no question but that modern scientists have extensive knowledge. However, compared with the vast untapped resources of learn* ing, the combined wisdom of our scientists is but a drop in the bucket. For instance, the mystery of the life* sustaining power of chlorophyll, the green coloring matter of plants, is still unsolved. Dr. C. F. Kettering, head of research at General Motors, states: “Life is dependent upon the ability of nature to use sun energy to convert soda water through the medium of chlorophyll into the foods, fibers, and farm products we need. This is one of the fundamental prob lems we have yet to solve, and op portunities are as great as men’s imagination in this field . . . We don’t even know enough about the subject to have a controversy." In this connection, we suggest that since in the Lord Jesus Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, something might be learned through prayer to Him. Dry Goins Slowly but surely, right thinking people across our land are curbing the monster rum. For instance, in Texas, there are 140 counties partly dry to 34 counties entirely wet. In Kentucky, Montgomery County voted dry by a majority of 454 votes. In Georgia, Ben Hill County voted dry by a substantial majority. Gains are also chalked up in Gates City, Abingdon, and Washington County, Virginia. Sweet Record ^ The Department of Agriculture of the State of California recently reported that the honeybees stored 22 million pounds of their sweet product during the year 1946. This total represents a 48-pound per colony yield, and is a record high. The amount of flying miles neces sary for the bees to gather this honey has not been calculated, but it is a well-known fact that each bee almost works himself to death accumulating nectar. The mysteries’ of bee culture are wonderful in the extreme and are a witness to an intelligent God who created and who directs them. P ijt Twenty
It would be well for the youth of our day to take a tip from this boy who became the father of his coun try, not only in respect to etiquette, but also in the matter of his faith in God. President George Washington was one of the most earnest and God-fearing Christians in history. Light and Crime J t A recent poll of police chiefs in towns of 10,000 population and over, reveals that in some cases, crime dropped 90 per cent when blighted areas we r e properly lighted. The average estimate of crime reduced with improved lighting is 43 per cent. This reminds us that the Bible clearly associates the Lo r d Jesus Christ with light and just as clearly associates Satan w ith darkness. God’s children are called the children of light, and the wicked are called children of darkness. Have you ever noticed that bars, taverns, and dance halls thrive best in dimly lighted rooms? Japanese Campaign Writing in the Christian Ad vocate, Dr. T. T. Brumbaugh speaks hopefully of the growth of Chris tianity in Japan. He tells of finding the United Church of Christ in Japan initiating a three-year campaign to win three million souls to Christ. Plans also include the raising of money to rebuild the bombed and burned church edifices, but this mat ter of raising money was not thq first concern. Not a little h e l p in this present campaign is our own General Douglas MacArthur, who is giving a most encouraging example of Christianity among the Japanese people. We learn that there are more than a score of Christians in the Japanese Parliament, three Christian governors, and a Christian minister of education. Furthermore, Christians are prominent in the government’s bureau of social welfare, and for the first time in its long history, the Tokyo Imperial University has a Christian president. Let the Christian people of this land unite in beseech ing God for a mighty outpouring of His grace and favor on that stricken country. T H E K I N G ' S B U S I N E S S
4F's & Figures now b e i n g compiled furnish an over-all picture of the health of the American draftee. The most amazing fact is that of over 15 million men examined in the 18 to 37 age group, one-third were rejected for physical or mental ailments. The country’s 4F’s totaled about 5 mil lion, 10 per cent of whom were in exceptionally bad shape. Mental ail ments r a n k e d surprisingly high; more than one-third of the rejected were thus afflicted. Of physical dis ability, heart disease topped the list. These are astounding figures in view of our boasted intelligence and med ical advance. According to the starry- eyed unbeliever, we are nearing the top of the evolutionary ladder, which should soon usher us into the millen nium of golden health and perfect happiness. However, men with their eyes upon the Scriptures have long been aware that mental and spiritual breakdowns go hand in hand with a neglect of the Word of God and a ruling out of Him in personal life. Sound minds, and, to a large ex tent, sound bodies, too, are a by product of walking in the fear of God and observing His will. Washington's Manners In a recent book on American etiquette, the author points out that George Washington as a boy of fifteen composed his own guide to good manners. Among the 110 pre cepts which he laid down for him self, Washington included: “Repre hend not the imperfections of others for that belongs to parents, masters and superiors. Contradict not at every turn what others say. In speaking to men of quality do not lean nor look them full in the face. Put not an other bit in your mouth till the former be swallowed. Cleanse not your teeth with the table napkin, fork, or knife. Wear not your clothes foul, ripped or dusty. Spit not in the fire. Kill no vermin as fleas, lice, ticks, etc., in the sight of others. Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience."
Made with FlippingBook - Online Brochure Maker