properly controlled it can be kept for a long period. The white of an egg will become slimy and finally have a very strong odor when put in water. In alcohol, however, the egg white gets cooked just as it would coagu late if it were cooked on the stove. Having completed our experiment we can readily see the problem when an individual takes alcohol into his system. This is a great curse of man kind! Alcohol is a deterrent to normal body function, and is a protoplasmic poison. There is no question about the tre mendous effect alcohol has upon off spring. Alcohol is a narcotic and a OPEN M Y EYES Open my eyes, that I may see This one and that one needing Thee; Hearts that are numb, dissatisfied; Lives that are dark, for whom Christ died. Open my eyes in sympathy Clear into man's deep soul to see; Rise with Thy wisdom to discern, And with Thy heart of love to yearn. Open my eyes in power, I pray Give me the strength to speak today. Some one to bring, dear Lord, to Thee; Use me, O Lord, use even me. — Betty Siam (martyred in China) habit forming drug. You see, we need to tell our children more than, “Don't drink!” This will serve for awhile, however, when they get older they will want to have more positive informa tion. They should know the effect upon the body as well as upon the soul. The Lord has given us intelligent minds to deal with problems. By faith in Him, salvation brings not only eter nal life, but also the indwelling pres ence of God’s Holy Spirit, giving us the empowerment to overcome tempta tions. Alcohol has been given of the Lord as a blessing to man, making life easier and even aleviating human suf fering. Let us not pervert what God has ordained, or we will find destruc tion and misery as a result.
DEPENDENCY OF LIFE Legend tells of a wicked young guard in the court of an oriental king. Because of his riotous living the courtier was brought before his sovereign and read the penalty of death. While he readily admitted his evil deeds, the young guard tearfully pled for mercy prom ising he would never again be an em barrassment for his monarch. The king was so touched by his sincerity that he thoughtfully gave him a slim ray of hope. He called for a shell to be placed in the condemned man’s hands. Then admonishing him to hold it perfectly still he filled the container with oil until it could hold not a single drop more. The king then instructed him, “I want you to take this shell and walk through the city streets today. I f you are able to come back this evening, having not spilled a single drop, your life will be spared. On the other hand if a drop does fall, these two guards, who will accompany you, will be your executioners.” Although it seemed an impossible fete, it was bet ter than nothing. He left the palace, then walking carefully, slowly, deliberately, with each step measured, he made his way through the streets. A t the end of the day, unbelievably successful, he re turned to the king for his promised pardon. This he was granted, but the amazed monarch asked him first to an swer two questions. One was, “What did you see today?" “Why nothing,” the guard replied solemnly. “Then what did you hear today?" again asked the ruler. “Nothing,” was the same response. A l most unbelieving the king pondered, “You mean, you walked through the streets of our city on this market day, the busiest time of the week, with all of the crowds jostling about, and yet you saw nothing and you heard nothing. Why?” Quietly, the now broken man re plied, “Because, your majesty, I fixed my eyes only upon this shell. You see, my very life depended upon it.” In the busy activities of life, are our eyes so fixed upon the Lord Jesus Christ that we arenot detracted bythings about us? Arewe lookingto Him mo ment by moment? How dangerous it is to listen to voices in the world. Let us rather redeem the time, for the days are evil. “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.” * * it The brook would lose its song if you took the rocks away. * * * 6
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