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DIVINE FORGETFULNESS. Political offenders are sometimes granted what is called "an amnesty"-that means a not remembering. This is what God grants to all who submit to Him through His Son Jesus. No matter how many the offences, the God who is ready to pardon says, "Their sins and iniquities will I remember no more" (Heb_10:17). … Continue reading “0898. DIVINE FORGETFULNESS.”

SINS FORGOTTEN. In Greek mythology we read of a river in hell called lethe. Its waters were said to cause forgetfulness of the past to all who drank. The rich man in Luke 16 would have been glad to have drank such water. The river of forgetfulness is not in hell, but in Heaven. It … Continue reading “0899. SINS FORGOTTEN.”

SECRET SINS. There is a terrible disease called marasmus; it is a wasting of the flesh, without any apparent cause. The withering goes on, yet no disease is visible. Spiritual marasmus is a common malady. The life and testimony of the Christian may be slowly decaying, yet no outward fault or failure may be’ visible. … Continue reading “0896. SECRET SINS.”

BEAUTIFUL INDIFFERENCE. When a man is callous and insensible he is said to be "marble-hearted." Yet everybody knows that marble can take on a most beautiful polish. It is possible to have a life highly polished, and to wear a great shine, and yet have a heart as dead and insensibile to the love of … Continue reading “0897. BEAUTIFUL INDIFFERENCE.”

THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST. The mistletoe was called by the Druids "the all-heal," because wonderful cures were supposed to be wrought by it. The Gospel is not only "the all-heal" from Heaven, but also the heal all. It heals all who believe, as well as perfectly heals those who do believe. Autor: James Smith

PREJUDICE. The moral disease of prejudice, like the physical disease of jaundice, is characterised by the colouring of the eyes. If thine eye be single (pure), then thy whole body shall be full of light. If thine eye (jaundiced) offend thee, pluck it out. Prejudice bars the door against many a friend. It is the … Continue reading “0895. PREJUDICE.”

THE HOLY SPIRIT. Long ago, in Scotland, many people believed in the "kelpie," that was a spirit which was supposed to give those who were to be drowned an intimation of it, and assisted them in the drowning when the time came. There are many still who believe in the heavenly kelpie, a Spirit which … Continue reading “0892. THE HOLY SPIRIT.”

COMPROMISING. In the North of Scotland, and in the time of Rob Roy, wealthy farmers used to pay regularly what was known as "black-mail"-so much corn or money given annually to powerful robbers for their goodwill and protection. If Christians are to maintain friendship with the world and ungodliness, it will only be on the … Continue reading “0893. COMPROMISING.”

UNITY OF THE SPIRIT. In the human body there is a muscle called the "adductor," because it draws one part of the body towards another. This is the work of the Holy Spirit in connection with the mystical body of Christ. The moving of this great "adductor" is much needed in these days. Autor: James … Continue reading “0890. UNITY OF THE SPIRIT.”

REDEEM THE TIME. In the year 1360, on Easter Monday, the army of Edward III. suffered terribly from the severity of the winter. That day is now known as "Black Monday." But is that the only black Monday? Does not a misspent Sunday always bring a black Monday? Bright days of privilege neglected are sure … Continue reading “0891. REDEEM THE TIME.”