Avoid Evil
Turn and Hearken Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. Proverbs 4:14, 15. In forming friendship, great caution should be exercised lest an intimacy be contracted with one whose example it would not […]
Attend My Words
Turn and Hearken Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth. Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths. Proverbs 7:24, 25. Our Saviour’s joy was in the uplifting and redemption of fallen men. For this He counted not His life […]
Turn at My Reproof
Turn and Hearken Turn you at my reproof: behold I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. Proverbs 1:23. The proud heart strives to earn salvation; but both our title to heaven and our fitness for it are found in the righteousness of Christ. The Lord can […]
Be Honorable
Follow Righteousness Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. Romans 12:17. Life is disciplinary. While in the world, the Christian will meet with adverse influences. There will be provocations to test the temper; and it is by meeting these in a right spirit that the Christian […]
Flee from Lusts
Follow Righteousness Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22. We have no time to lose. We know not how soon our probation may close. Eternity stretches before us. The curtain is about to be lifted. Christ is […]
Study
Follow Righteousness Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15. The youth especially should feel that they must train their minds, and take every opportunity to become intelligent, that they may render acceptable service to Him who has given […]
