Salvation of Children
Even a child makes himself known by his acts, whether what he does is pure and right. Proverbs 20:11, RSV. Much study and earnest prayer for heavenly wisdom are needed to know how to deal with youthful minds, for very much depends upon the direction parents give to the minds and wills of their children. […]
Conformity to the Will of God
A gracious woman retaineth honour. Proverbs 11:16. You may never be called to do a work which will bring you before the public. But all the work we do that is necessary to be done, be it washing dishes, setting tables, waiting upon the sick, cooking, or washing, is of moral importance; and until you […]
Be Strong in His Grace
Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 2 Timothy 2:1, 2. The lessons contained in the words of Paul to Timothy […]
Spiritual Power
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power together with all the saints. Ephesians 3:17, 18, NIV. We are to reflect the character of Jesus. Everywhere, whether in the church, at our homes, or in social intercourse with our neighbors, we should let the lovely image of Jesus appear. […]
Think of God Continually
I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man. Ephesians 3:14-16. The spiritual strength here spoken of […]
Moral and Spiritual Perfection Promised
And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:14, 15, RSV. “Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth,” Paul wrote to the Colossians; […]
