him as he goes in rags to a Christ- less grave, when by accepting Christ as his Saviour, he might have been adorned with the spotless robes of Christ’s righteousness. “ Who hath woe . . . sorrow . . . contentions . . . babbling . . . wounds . . . redness of eyes?” (25:29). Was there ever painted a more perfect picture of those given over to the evil of strong drink? These six ef fects are inevitably associated with the drunkard’s experience. They all add up to tragedy and heartbreak and sound a solemn warning to all who may be tempted in this direc tion. “A t the last it biteth like a ser pent” (23:32). Sin makes man near sighted. Under its influence he only sees the present with all of its al lurements. Sin has a way of blinding man to all the tragic consequences that follow in the wake of sin’s pleasure. It is only by the Spirit of God that man sees things in their proper perspective. By Him, he is en abled to have a farsighted view of things as they really are. “Eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!” - ( Eccl. 10:17). Man is not to live to eat, but rather to eat in order to live. Eating, drinking or indulgence in the pleas ures of this world are not the chief end of living. Man needs to get his eyes above the sun where there is a vision of God’s face. Then everything appears in right relationship. For the Children T aking R esponsibility (P roverbs 15:13-17; 22:1-6; 25:11, 13, 28) M e m o r y V er se : “And Jesus in creased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man” (Luke 2:52). Has anyone ever said to you, "Why don’t you act your age?” That person thought that something which you said or did should not have been said or done by one as old' as you. Boys and girls have a big task grow ing up. King Solomon in God’s Word has some good advice for them—ad vice which, if followed, will make them strong, clean Christian men and women. As boys and girls are learn ing—getting wisdom — they should each day be trying to make them selves, in their Saviour’s strength, the very best that they can be. Cheerfulness should be found in their lives, for . “a merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance [face].” Contentment is another treasure that should be in the lives of Chris tian boys and girls. “Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith.” No
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matter how little money we have, how few clothes we own, or how small our homes may be, having the Lord Jesus should fill our hearts with peace and contentment. Some people say, “Well, I don’t care what others think of me!” Christians should care, for, “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” We should seek to please others, if our so doing does not displease our Lord.
To those who are humble and who love the Lord are promised riches, honor, and life. Guarded words should come from the lips of God’s children. “ A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” Faithfulness, even in the smallest tasks, refreshes others as does the cold snow water which brings re freshment to laborers in the field. Are you “ acting your age” in your Lord’s Strength?
JULY, 1947
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