the debt did not affect its legality. Con sider the situation facing every individ ual person. Multitudes have committed sins without making restitution with God or man. They will find themselves at a complete loss before the throne of God. Only Christ’s blood can cover the sinful ness of man. What about the believer, however, who goes on in willful and un confessed sin? Paul, under the inspira tion of the Holy Spirit, wrote, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that everyone may re ceive the things done in his body, ac cording to that he hath done, whether it be good orbad.” * * * Do good with what you have, or else what you havewilldo you no good. * • * CHRISTIANS AND CEDARS In the Word of God, the Cedars of Lebanon are compared to the righteous man. I t is a very interesting symbolism for several reasons. For instance, the wood of the cedar is of a reddish color. This reminds us of the blood of Christ applied to our hearts which alone can give eternal life. Again, the cedar wood is highly aromatic with a fragrance all its own. This speaks to us of the Chris tian’s testimony and conduct. Our wit ness for the Saviour must always send forth the odor of Christ’s heavenly gar ments. In II Corinthians we are told as believers that we are to be a sweet savor of Christ both in them that are saved as well as in them that perish. Then, too, these cedars are known for the way in which they repel insects and other ver min. In this comparison the one who knows the Saviour will want to repel evil deeds, as well as all of the false teachings of cults and religious systems so rampant in the world today. As be lievers, our relationship to the Lord makes us “pilgrims and strangers.” We must realize that we are the objects of the world’s hatred. These stately trees of Lebanon, green and attractive the year around, speak of eternal life and the wonderful heavenly joys which will be the righteous man’s heritage. Finally, these majestic trees have many more distinctive and practical uses than most. Cedar is built and carved into all sorts of valuable \possessions. Even so, the be liever is created in Christ Jesus not only to be looked upon, but also “unto all good works.” So in the book of Proverbs we read the wise words, “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life!” 12
Eventually you can remove ajiy mountain by just carrying away one stone at a time. * * / * DESIGN FOR A HOME PREPARATION: Invite/God to lay the cornerstone. Excavate f i r the foundation hy removing doubt, fep/r and selfishness. C O N S T R U C T I O N : Erect a strong framework by faithYsupported by sturdy beams of deep\d!evotion; lay a solid flooring of sympathetic understanding; lath with generosity, insulate with en thusiasm and plaster with a sense of humor. Shingle the roof with protective kind ness and apply siding composed of high hope and great expectation. Chink all cracks and crevices with pleasant mem ories and little family jokes. Build in permanent fixtures of honesty and integ rity. Provide doorways unde enough for the heavy-hearted, as well as the merry- hearted, to enter. Plan plenty of win dows to admit sunshine for the joy of living. Carefully weather-strip all open ings with appreciation. Equip with plumbing adequate for daily cleansing of the Spirit; install heating apparatus guaranteed to main tain a steady glow of friendly warmth; illuminate with the shining radiance of smiles and tears, and ventilate with an unlimited supply of patience. Adorn the walls with cheerful courtesy and pave the hearth with hospitality. Cement the walk with humility and surround the yard with a fence of loyalty entered through the gate of grati tude. Furnish throughout with love. Insure against disaster by fervent prayer for daily guidance. Walk right in . . . the place is yours! * * * There'll be more fire in the pulpit if there is more prayer in the pew! * * * UNPAID DEBTS Recently in the Chancery Division of the British High Court of Justice, it was decided that gambling debts which had been incurred back in 1913 by a new deceased bankrupt individual were actu ally a part of his legal debts; a part of his estate problems. The referee in the receivership was ordered to pay some 15,COO from what little remained, to the man who held proof of the outstanding obligation. The fact that 52 years had passed had nothing to do with the legal ity of the debt. Similarly, the nature of
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