Laborers With Him
Ye are the light of the world. Matthew 5:14. Our Lord designed that His church should reflect to the world the fullness and sufficiency that we find in Him. We are constantly receiving of God’s bounty, and by imparting of the same we are to represent to the world the love and beneficence of Christ. […]
The Head of the Church
He is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the first born from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. Colossians 1:18. Since His ascension Christ has carried forward His work on the earth by chosen ambassadors, through whom He speaks to the children of men and […]
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 […]
