Christian Courtesy
As I have loved you, that ye also love one another. John 13:34. The value of courtesy is too little appreciated. Many who are kind at heart lack kindliness of manner. Many who command respect by their sincerity and uprightness are sadly deficient in geniality. This lack mars their own happiness and detracts from their […]
True Refinement
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. Titus 3:2. The essence of true politeness is consideration for others. The essential, enduring education is that which broadens the sympathies and encourages universal kindliness. That so-called culture which does not make a youth deferential toward his […]
How Pleasant Are Words Fitly Spoken
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Proverbs 25:11. When at a feast, Christ controlled the conversation, and gave many precious lessons. Those present listened to Him; for had He not healed their sick, comforted their sorrowing, and taken their children in His arms? Publicans and sinners were drawn […]
Be Sympathetic to All Men
To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. 1 Corinthians 9:22. All should study carefully how they can themselves become most useful and how they can themselves be a blessing to those with whom […]
Love Friend and Foe Alike
Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among thieves? And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. Luke 10:36, 37. Christ came to break down every wall of partition. He came to show that His gift of mercy […]
Love People as Christ Loved Them
This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. John 15:12. Christ carried out in His life His own divine teachings. His zeal never led Him to become passionate. He manifested consistency without obstinacy, benevolence without weakness, tenderness and sympathy without sentimentalism. He was highly social, yet He possessed a […]
