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705. Runners 1. A Fruitless Task. “Not of him that runneth” (Rom_9:16). 2. A Heavenly Race. “Let us run with… the race” (Heb_12:1). 3. A Definite Object. “So run that ye may obtain” (1Co_9:24). 4. A Trained Athlete. “I therefore so run” (1Co_9:26). 5. A Stunted Assembly. “Ye did run well; who did hinder you?” … Continue reading “0722. 705. Runners”

703. Royal Commissions Here are eight Royal commands of the Lord to His servants. Are there none of them for you? 1. Go and teach all nations—Mat_28:19. 2. Go and preach the Gospel—Mar_16:15. 3. Go to the lost sheep—Mat_10:6. 4. Go into the vineyard—Mat_20:4. 5. Go into the highways—Mat_22:9. 6. Go into the streets and … Continue reading “0720. 703. Royal Commissions”

704. Rules for Conduct 1. A personal faith in Christ to save from sin—Mat_1:21. 2. An empowerment by the Holy Spirit to do the will of God—Act_1:8; Eph_3:16. 3. The blessedness of joy which comes from heart purity—Mat_5:8. 4. Love, which shows itself in sympathy and help to others, and that love born of the … Continue reading “0721. 704. Rules for Conduct”

701. “Rise Up” 1. Saved and Moving. “Rise up and walk?” (Luk_5:23). Healed from the disease of sin, henceforth we are to walk in the Lord. 2. Listening and Working. “Let us rise up and build” (Neh_2:18). Listening to the words of Nehemiah led the listeners to activity. 3. Rebuke and Command. “Rise up, ye … Continue reading “0718. 701. “Rise Up””

702. Rules The child of God, as he lives up to his privileges, observes the following rules: 1. He denies himself—Luk_9:23. 2. He loves his brother—1Jn_3:14. 3. He looks upon the things of others—Php_2:4. 4. He ministers to the need of those who are of “the household of faith” (Gal_6:10). 5. He sympathises with those … Continue reading “0719. 702. Rules”

700. Right The word “right” in other places is rendered “righteous” (Num_23:10), “straight” (Eze_1:7), “upright” (Pro_15:8). 1. “Right Statutes” to govern us (Psa_19:8). 2. Right Word to guide us—Psa_33:4. 3. Right Ways to protect us—Hos_14:9. 4. Right Work of the pure is appreciated—Pro_21:8. 5. Right Life protects from ill—Exo_15:26; Deu_6:18. 6. Right Action brings blessing—Deu_12:28. … Continue reading “0717. 700. Right”

698. Rich Fool Luk_12:16-34 1. Prosperous in Business. “Ground… brought forth plentifully” (Luk_12:16). 2. Self-centred in Thought. “What shall I do… Layeth up treasure for himself” (Luk_12:17, Luk_12:21). 3. Mistaken in Possessions. “My barns… my fruits… my goods… my soul” (Luk_12:18-19). 4. Deceived in Outlook. “Many years.” “This night” (Luk_12:19-20). 5. God-forgetful in Soul. “Thy … Continue reading “0715. 698. Rich Fool”

699. Robbing God “Will a Man Rob God?” Mal_3:8 God has to chide His people when they fail to recognise what belongs to Him. Malachi indicates how we may steal in connection with Himself. 1. We rob Him of obedience when we depart out of His way—Mal_3:5. 2. We rob Him of reverence when we … Continue reading “0716. 699. Robbing God”

697. Riches “Let Not the Rich Man Glory in His Riches” Jer_9:23 A leader in a recent newspaper gave the following: “Seventy-nine millionaires and eighty-eight bankers committed suicide in the United States in one year; which proves once more that the mere possession of wealth does not produce happiness or contentment of mind. The eternal … Continue reading “0714. 697. Riches”

695. Results of Communion When we have communion with Christ we have— 1. Joy in sorrow, as Mary experienced—Joh_11:32. 2. Gladness in persecution, as Paul and Silas experienced—Act_16:25. 3. Power in weakness, as the apostle knew—2Co_12:8,2Co_12:9. 4. Success in labour, as the disciples found out in fishing—Joh_21:6. 5. Endurance in trial, as John the apostle … Continue reading “0712. 695. Results of Communion”