Have You Counted the Cost?
In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33. The world’s Redeemer presents to His followers the plan of the battle in which they are called to engage, and He bids them count the cost. He assures them that angels who excel in strength shall […]
Laborers Together With God
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building. 1 Corinthians 3:9. Man cannot be towed to heaven; he cannot go as a passive passenger. He must himself use the oars, and work as a laborer together with God.64Letter 135, 1897. If you think you can lay down the […]
“Take Heed Unto Thyself,”
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. 1 Timothy 4:16. The charge given to Timothy should be heeded in every household, and become an educating power in every family and in every school…. The highest aim of […]
Energy in the Christian Race
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. 1 Corinthians 9:24, 25. In order […]
Beware of Self-confidence
Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake. Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice. John 13:37, 38. Just before Peter’s […]
Rewards of Service
It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth. Lamentations 3:27. The Lord calls for young men and women to enter His service. The youth are receptive, fresh, ardent, hopeful. When once they have tasted the spirit of self-sacrifice, they will not be satisfied unless they are learning constantly of […]
