Aim High!
For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power. Colossians 2:9, 10. We aim too low. The mark is much higher. Our minds need expansion, that we may comprehend the significance of the provision of God. We are […]
Crowns for the Faithful
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:8. Did the great apostle to the Gentiles make any real sacrifice when he exchanged Pharisaism […]
On Guard Every Moment
But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 2 Timothy 3:13. By every conceivable device the foe is seeking to throw us off our guard. He may first attempt to deceive with smooth words and crafty insinuations; and if these fail, he proceeds to open violence. He has many […]
The Cross Before the Crown
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12. We may strengthen our faith and quicken our love by going often to the foot of the cross, and there contemplating our Saviour’s humiliation. Behold the Majesty of heaven suffering as a transgressor! Spotless purity, untarnished righteousness, did not […]
The Most Dangerous of Foes
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils. 1 Timothy 4:1. The adversary of souls is constantly seeking to divert our minds by bringing in side issues. Let us not be deceived. Let enemies handle your name and […]
The Struggle Against Wind and Tide
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Matthew 5:11, 12. Our gracious Redeemer looked down the […]
