I May Shine as the Stars for Ever and Ever
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. Daniel 12:3. He who has appointed “to every man his work,” according to his ability, will never let the faithful performance of duty go unrewarded. Every act of […]
My Spirituality Strengthened and Health Improves
Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy rereward. Isaiah 58:8. Is not this what we all crave? Oh, there is health and peace in doing the will of our Heavenly Father. […]
Remember Especially Needy Church Members
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10. In a special sense Christ has laid upon His church the duty of caring for the needy among its own members. He suffers His poor to be in the borders of […]
A Father to the Poor
I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out. Job 29:16. This was an evidence that Job had righteousness that was after Christ’s order. Through Jesus men may possess a spirit of tender pity toward the needy and distressed…. He descended to the lowest humiliation and was […]
Be Eyes to the Blind; Feet to the Lame
I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. Job 29:15. Watch carefully, prayerfully, conscientiously, lest the mind become so engrossed with many important business transactions that true godliness is overlooked and love is quenched from the soul, notwithstanding the great and pitiful need of your being God’s helping hand to […]
Relieve the Oppressed
Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. Isaiah 1:17. Jesus, the precious Saviour, the pattern man, was firm as a rock where truth and duty were concerned. And His life was a perfect illustration of true courtesy. Kindness and gentleness gave fragrance to His character. He […]
