Agents to Relieve Distress
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40. What if the professed followers of Jesus should look upon their expensive garments and should see the words […]
The Peril of Prosperity
If riches increase, set not your heart upon them. Psalm 62:10. Among the greatest dangers that threaten the church is the love of the world. Out of this spring the sins of selfishness and covetousness. With many, the more they get of earthly treasure, the more they set their affections on it, and still they […]
More, More, More!
Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. Proverbs 8:18, 19. The covetous man becomes more covetous as he draws near his death. The man who all through his life is accumulating earthly treasure, cannot readily […]
The Precious Treasure of Time
The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Romans 13:12. If we would at last share the reward of the righteous, we must wisely improve the time of our probation. Moments are more precious than […]
Joy in Humble Service
Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Acts 9:6. It matters not what our position may be or how limited our capacities, we have a work to do for the Master. Our graces are developed and matured by exercise. With the truth of God burning in the soul we cannot be idle. The happiness […]
In the Footsteps of Jesus
Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; and make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Hebrews 12:12, 13. The efficiency of Satan’s kingdom is found in the blending together of satanic forces to extend […]
