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In order to do this, commence with the prime essential-the spiritual– e life of God so freely bestowed upon those who, by faith, accept Jesus rist as Saviour. Then, having given first place to the spiritual, hold I the rest in proper proportion. Our Lord exemplified all these charac– ristics, for He was the perfect Man. He manifested them also in proper portion. He was never sentimental, but always tender-hearted. He onounced the most awful retribution for sin, but His arms were always tstretched to the sinner. Sophistry had no place in His being. Truth as always manifest. -T. C. H. ~ i\ i\ ESTLESS OVER THE RADIO 'l.'here is a natural sequence to this broadcasting of sermons over e radio. First. There is the natural jealousy lest some preacher or chnrch all have the precedence, by reason of their foresightedness and ability plan for a station. It costs money to run a radio station, and this ase of it becomes a real problem. Second. Does it create a "stav-at-home" habit with those who are le to install a first-class receiver,· enabling them to sleep longer before eakfast; cut off the message if it does not suit them and listen to a jazz rformance instead 1 Third. Does it seem to lessen the feeling of responsibility for church e and set a bad example to the children and neighbors 1 Fourth. Does it cut the revenue usually obtained from church visitors ho are thus saved the necessity of their personal presence in the nctuary? Fifth. Does a radio message have the same influence with the hearer reason of the lack of the persuasive power of the personality of the eacher and the atmosphere of the audience 1 Sixth. Are people likely to make a decision for Christ and the Chris– n life under such circumstances? And would they be so likely to be lped if they did as though they had had the instruction and prayer af– rded in the assembly? Seventh. Inasmuch as radio is here and is being used for all kinds commercial enterprises, and amusements and as the devil is the prince the power of the air,-should not the church-notwithstanding the objections, use this medium as far as possible to advertise e Gospel and keep the appeal on as high a standard as possible behalf of the Word of God and a holy life? We have had splendid testimonies frqm all over this land, from Mexico d Honolulu concerning the messages given over the Bible Institute io, and of souls who have accepted Christ because of them, but that es not settle the questions which have been suggested. The game will bably go on. Should we not avail ourselves of this newest agency for adcasting the Gospel, not allowing it to interfere with our emphasizing obligation to assemble together, and recogn~zing the fact that the io-with all of its advantages-is also another menace to the spread the Gospel and the saving of souls? -T. C. H.
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