.A. “T R U T H and Error” Number We give extra space in this issue to a discussion of some of the erroneous teachings of the day. It is said that one hot day Truth resolved to take a plunge in the lake. He was having a nice swim when Error came along and thought he too would take a swim. When Error discovered that Truth was swimming not far from him, he made haste to get out of the lake, donned Truth’s clothes, leaving his own in their place, and hastened away from the spot. Truth, soon after, upon finding the filthy rags of Error in place of his own clothes, declared, “ I will not wear those clothes if I have to go naked the rest of my days. ” The naked truth concerning man’s moral and spiritual condition is found in the Bible—tha t’s why some men have a quarrel with it. And the naked truth concerning God’s plan of redemption is found in the Bible, hence the hatred of Satan. Error has ever sought to clothe himself in Scrip ture language for the sake of deceiving religious people, but at heart he is the devil incarnate, seeking the destruction of souls. It is noteworthy that he has ever concentrated his supreme efforts against those particular truths vital to salvation, and every modern ism puts a different construction on the work of Calvary’s Cross. The battle has ever waged around the Cross, and it is hotter today than ever before. What cares the devil what moral pre cepts one selects from the Bible, so long as he can get them to ignore the Cross and go sincerely and religiously to hell? Some are saying, “ Leave these cults alone; if they be not of God they will come to naught.” Suppose you see a friend holding in his hand a cup containing poison, under the impression that it is milk. Will you say, “ Go ahead and drink it, brother: if it is not good for you, you will soon throw it up ?” There is but one right action to take, and that is to arouse him from his sincere but erroneous belief—and even, if necessary to dash the cup from his hand. Shall not the Christian raise his voice in protest when friends and relatives about him are sincerely taking the poisonous draught? Is ‘it pos sible to contend for the faith without contending against those things which are against the faith ?—Editors.
SOM E PRA C T ICA L and Wise Women We recently called attention to the necessity of using wisdom in mak ing our gifts for God’s work, stating that many give indiscriminately, and that often such gifts prove to be an unfortunate investment. Money given to schools and colleges and for missionary purposes, that would go into the hands of men and women who deny the faith, would be a serious blunder
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