worked next to a man who was a Christian, but nobody knew it. He was a deacon in the church, and yet he didn’t know the Lord well enough so that those with whom he worked would know that he belonged to the Saviour. If you belong to the Lord Jesus, everybody ought to know it. If you’re saved by grace, be what you are. God expects you to be a Chris tian who is out and out so that you can say, “I am what I am.” I am an out and out Christian, a lover of Jesus Christ, a believer in the Word of God, a lover of lost men, a lover of the church, a lover of missions, a lover of those who preach Christ, a lover of the poor to help them. * * * The best way to live in the world is to live above it. * * * WHEN NOT TO WORRY The Illinois Medical Journal told its professional subscribers that there are only two days in each week when people don’t need to worry. Both of them are to be kept free from fear and appre hension. The first is yesterday with all of its possible mistakes and cares, aches and pains, faults and blunders. Without question, yesterday has passed forever; it is all beyond our control. No amount of money could ever bring it back. We aren’t able to undo any act, nor word uttered carelessly or hastily. The other day about which we need not worry is tomorrow with all its possible adversi ties, burdens, promises and potential performance. Tomorow is all beyond our immediate control. The sun may rise in full splendor or perhaps come up behind a mask of clouds, however, it will rise. The medical magazine concludes, “This leaves only one day, today. Certainly any man could fight the battles of a single day. The cares of the other two days is what causes nervous breakdowns, men tal disorders and other sad problems. Interesting advice, and yet, for the be liever, the child of God, there is some thing even more wonderful. The Lord Jesus Christ has told us to take no thought for tomorrow for sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. So, the Bible rightly reminds us, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.’’
CROCODILE TEARS In Egyptian folk lore there is the ac count of a giant lizard or crocodile which first attracted its intended victims by loud moaning and groaning. It shed voluminous tears trying to impress all the other unsuspecting animals. Hearing the sad cries, the creatures gathered about to sympathize and to comfort the wily beast. The clever trick always worked and the fooled prey were sav agely devoured. Hence, the interesting derivation of the term “crocodile tears.” How many people, even today, are being similarly fooled and entrapped. Reputa ble Christian ministries are constantly being hurt by the false charities and de ceiving individuals. Millions of dollars are annually contributed by tender hearted people to fly-by-night organiza tions, even religious groups pretending to represent some worthy cause which is merely a venture for personal profit. The tear-jerking emergency pleas should be carefully investigated before one is. taken in. The Psalmist quotes an in teresting statement relative to this type of activity in telling us, "Nevertheless, they did flatter him with their mouth and they did lie unto him with their tongue.” Remember, God holds you as responsible for what you give, as well as to what you give. Joyce Landorf, popular Christian recording artist, is daily featured on KBBI's "Here's Joyce" program. Joyce records her program from the Recital Hall et the new music building. Mrs. Landorfs quarter hour program is directed to housewives, giving practical hints, challenging thoughts, and inspiring musical selections.
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