rightly be asked concerning how much of the missionary dollar reaches the field, and how distribution is made to those who are serving under particular mis sion boards. Some churches have made it an invariable rule that missionary funds shall be given only to established, re sponsible and proven missionary socie ties. The missionary cause is particularly important today for these may be the closing hours of the missionary dispensa tion. It is of the utmost importance that the missionary dollar be put to its great est efficiency, where it will produce one hundred cents’ worth of unselfish service for the cause of Christ! , Mass Killings Outlawed A T a recent meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, it was recommended unanimously that legisla tion be enacted outlawing genocide, or mass extermination of any people. The International Law Commission was asked for an opinion leading to the establish ment of a tribunal to deal with such mass killings. All of this simply means that the United Nations plan to outlaw total war, including bombing of cities, cutting off of food supplies, use of bacterial war fare, concentration camps, etc. These are very brave words indeed for the U.N.O. We wonder if the Assembly is com posed of realistic thinkers. Ever since Cain rose up and slew his brother Abel, the history of humanity has been drenched with the blood, of the slain. Murder can never be obliterated by pass ing resolutions, even if such resolutions are passed by completely sincere men. There is only one way to deal with the sinful heart, and that is to regenerate it through the means which God Himself has provided in the sacrifice of His Son. We fear that, contrary to this noble resolution, genocide will continue, and even on a worse scale than ever before known. The only silver lining to lighten this dark cloud is that some day, per haps sooner than we think, God, by send ing His Son to this sinful earth, will end all shedding of man’s blood by man, and will bring true peace. The Best Cure A CCORDING to the American Med ical Association, six new drugs used in the treatment of high blood pressure show some encouraging results, but none has proven a definite cure. Among these are pyrogen, dihydroergocomine and cer- atrumviride. Foods rich in Vitamins A and B, and a new rice diet are helpful. Yet-all of these remedies have their limitations. The very best preventive of hyperten sion, or treatment of the disease when it develops, is the cultivation of a serenity of spirit. A restful heart and mind pro duce both health and longevity. All of this reminds us of the statement in Isaiah 26:3: “ Thou wilt keep him in per fect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee : because he trusteth in thee.” T H E K I N G ' S B U S I N E S S
uor and cigarette advertising. These things have always been known to exist, but now by the medium of television they are brought directly into the home to be viewed by everyone, including children. One Christian who recently purchased a television set reports that all the mem bers of his family are completely fasci nated by it. What is to be the Christian’s attitude? The answer, I believe, is to be found in committing the entire problem to God. Christian families will have to select their programs. Just as he chooses good books from the bad, the child of God, aided by the wisdom of God, will have to select what his eyes will look upon. Let the determining factor be the principle enunciated in First Corinthians 10:31, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” There is a brighter side to this as well, which is that certain Christian enter prises will also be given time on the tele vision screen and the story of the gospel in pictorial form will find its way into many homes where Christ has been an unknown figure. A Double Responsibility T HERE is no question in the minds of earnest students of the Bible that* churches have an inescapable responsi bility to support the cause of foreign missions. The last words of the Lord Jesus before He returned to the glory are a strict admonition to the task which was uppermost in His mind, namely: the publishing abroad of the good news of salvation. Missions are very near to the heart of God, and the local church only attains God’s ideal when it is fully im bued with the spirit of the missionary enterprise. It is, however, not enough to raise money for missions, important as this is. There is another responsibility equally vital, and that is the proper distribution of the gifts which God’s people contrib ute. It is tragic, but nevertheless true, that there are some missionary “ rackets” masquerading as true missionary enter prises, who prey upon Christian charity. With these imposters God will sternly deal in due time. But it is quite incum bent upon those in the church who are charged with the distribution of funds to inquire carefully into every object of missionary giving. Questions should
The Name of Jesus I N the much-loved hymn by W. C. Martin, “ The Name of Jesus,” occur the beautiful moving words: The name of Jesus is so'sweet,’ I love its music to repeat; It makes my joy full and complete, The precious name of Jesus! Evidently the Apostle Paul must have felt deeply on this subject, too, for his letters are filled with titles of the Lord. In the Epistle to the Philippians they are repeated many times over. It appears that the writer felt every sentence in complete without one of the names of Christ. Nor does Paul limit himself to the single designation, Jesus, or the title, Jesus Christ. Over and over he delights in repeating the wonderful three - fold name, the Lord Jesus Christ. Herein is a message to all Christian hearts. God, as we are, is exceedingly well pleased with the name of His Son. There is salvation in no other name, nor is there sweetness, peace, spirituality, or joy. This is the name that opens the gates of prayer! This is the name that unlocks the treasures of grace! This is the name that comforts the sorrowing heart! This is the name that banishes fear! Sweetest note in seraph song, Sweetest name on mortal tongue; Sweetest carol ever sung, Jesus, blessed Jesus. Television Is Here to Stay V ERY close to a million television sets were manufactured during 1948 to meet the demand of intensive adver tising campaigns in certain areas of our land where televized programs are now available. In an ever-increasing number of homes, these sets are being installed. Television is no longer an experiment or a dream. It is now a definite reality and falls into the category of big business. Combining as it does both sight and sound, it bids fair to become the great est means of entertainment and the greatest molder of opinion in the world. Since television is of necessity invad ing many Christian homes, not a few of God’s children are concerned over what should be their attitude to this new me dium. Television broadcasts include much material which is objectionable from the Christian viewpoint, such as prize fights, wrestling matches, burlesque, subtle liq- Page Four
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