0314. A MODEL CHURCH.

A MODEL CHURCH.

Act_9:31.

I. It was Peaceful. "Then had the Churches peace" (r. v. ). Peace with God, peace with one another.

II. It was Edified. "And were edified." Built up in the faith, strengthened through the Word, rooted in love.

III. It was Active, "Walking." Not sleeping or speculating. Walking by faith.

IV. It was Humble. "Walking in the fear of the Lord." Not in the fear of man, not after the fashion of the world, not with the ungodly.

V. It was Happy. "In the comfort of the Holy Ghost." Not in the comfort of material prosperity (Rev_3:17). Satisfied with spiritual things.

VI. It was Holy. "Walking in the Holy Ghost." In fellowship with God, seeking to please Him, not to please or amuse the men of the world.

VII. It was Multiplied. It grows and increases because the Holy One is in the midst. His Name is honoured. His Word believed, and His will done.

Autor: James Smith