Make Your Mark in the World
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12. The period of childhood and youth—how much is bound up in these years of probation! God desires that you shall improve this time, dear youth, by […]
Graces Increased by Exercise
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. Titus 2:7, 8. A healthy, growing Christian will not be a passive recipient among […]
A Friend to the Friendless
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel. Proverbs 27:9. We should have the love of Christ in the heart to such a degree that our interest in others will be impartial and sincere. Our affections should take a wide range, and not center simply upon […]
You Must Choose Your Company
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. 2 Corinthians 6:17. The true Christian will not choose the company of the unconverted. If Christ is formed within, the hope of glory, we cannot enjoy the malarious spiritual atmosphere which […]
Guard Your Affections
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14. I would warn you*Counsel to a young woman. to be guarded as to where you bestow your affections…. Remember that your life belongs to Jesus, and that you are not […]
Be Selective!
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. Ephesians 5:11. The Christian should withdraw himself from the company of those who are as a snare to his soul. When you come in contact with those whom you cannot lift into a pure and holy atmosphere, because their moral tastes […]
