Subject to God’s Call
And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23. Genuine self-denial will be practiced by all who follow Christ. Judas undertook to follow Christ, and at the same time to carry out his selfish, covetous plans. […]
First Things First
Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? Matthew 6:31. The Lord would not have any one of us be presumptuous, care not for health, and make no provision whatever for a sustenance; but when He sees the world taking all the thoughts […]
Breaking the World’s Enchantment
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof; but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. 1 John 2:17. The lessons of Christ are of that character to show the relative importance of heaven and earth. He presents before the mind’s eye that the claims of heaven are first in importance. […]
The Only Safe Amusements
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. Psalm 36:8. The enemy seeks in many ways to draw our minds from the study of the Word. Many he leads to seek for satisfaction in amusements and pleasures that seem desirable […]
Are We Guilty?
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2:15. It is an alarming fact that the love of the world predominates in the minds of the young. They decidedly love the world and the […]
Youthful Zeal and Courage Needed
I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. 1 John 2:14. The work of God is in need of youthful ardor, zeal, and courage. Mental and physical vigor are essential for the advancement of the cause of […]
