The True, the Frank, the Honest
Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Revelation 2:10. God’s all-seeing eye notes the defects of all and the ruling passion of each, yet He bears with our mistakes and pities our weakness. He bids His people cherish the same spirit of tenderness and forbearance. True Christians will […]
Personal Influence Is a Power
You are a garden fountain, a well of flowing water streaming down from Lebanon. Song of Solomon 4:15, NIV. It is through personal contact and association that men are reached by the saving power of the gospel. They are not saved as masses, but as individuals. Personal influence is a power. It is to work […]
Hezekiah Humbled Himself
Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the Lord came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah. 2 Chronicles 32:26. Filled with remorse, “Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart.” … But the evil seed had been sown […]
Words Are an Index
A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things. Matthew 12:35. Your words are an index of your character…. Here we see the importance of carefulness in the employment of speech. This talent is a great power for good when it is used aright…. It is the privilege of […]
In Harmony With Christ
We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 Corinthians 6:1. All heaven is interested in the work going on in this world, which is to prepare men and women for the future, immortal life. It is God’s plan that human agencies shall […]
True Humility
God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty … that no flesh should glory in his presence. 1 Corinthians 1:27-29. After the ascension of Jesus, doctors, lawyers, priests, rulers, scribes, and theologians listened with astonishment to words of wisdom and power from unlearned and humble men. These […]
