WORLDLY WISDOM. It is a well known scientific fact that the illuminating power of phosphorus is due to the process of decomposition, the outcome of putrefaction, although no appearance of it may be visible. The wisdom of this world may be very attractive in certain circumstances, but with regard to spiritual things it is only … Continue reading “1030. WORLDLY WISDOM.”
1029. COURAGE.
COURAGE. It has been said that what has been attributed as ferocity to the tiger is due to its "incredible audacity and courage." It simply sees no danger, knows no fear, brooks no delay, uses no artifice, abandons no object of attack. Are these the elements of Christian courage? If we were filled with a … Continue reading “1029. COURAGE.”
1028. OUTWARD APPEARANCE AND INWARD CHARACTER.
OUTWARD APPEARANCE AND INWARD CHARACTER. The outward life of Christ was true to His inward character, but, alas, how many of us claim the Name of Christ while we are destitute of His Spirit. Like the peacock, which is famed for its beauty and gluttony, there be many that have an attractive appearance, but at … Continue reading “1028. OUTWARD APPEARANCE AND INWARD CHARACTER.”
1027. SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS
SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS In Kentucky there is a great deep cave which stretches away for several miles under ground, and is inhabited by blind fishes. In loving the darkness rather than the light these poor fishes have lost the power of sight. Eyes they have, but they see not. Man’s love for the darkness of sin … Continue reading “1027. SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS”
1026. DEATH AND RESURRECTION.
DEATH AND RESURRECTION. There is a chemical process known as catalysis, which has been denned in the following words: "It is the decomposition of a compound, and the recomposition of its elements by the presence of another substance, which does not itself suffer change." Decomposition denotes death, recomposition is literally a resurrection. This is accomplished, … Continue reading “1026. DEATH AND RESURRECTION.”
1025. HINDRANCES.
HINDRANCES. Any substance which does not transmit such influences as heat or electricity is termed a "non-conductor." Nonconductors are very useful when something hurtful is to be shut out, but they are very harmful when something good is hindered from entering in. The heat of God’s love and the electricity of God’s Spirit seek an … Continue reading “1025. HINDRANCES.”
1024. SPIRITUAL CATALEPSY.
SPIRITUAL CATALEPSY. Catalepsy is a fearful malady. It is the sudden suspension of all power to move or feel. This awful change may come in a moment. It is a fearful thing to trifle with the strivings of God’s Holy Spirit. Procrastinator, beware! If the Spirit of God should cease His gracious workings on your … Continue reading “1024. SPIRITUAL CATALEPSY.”
1023. THE GREAT COMMISSION.
THE GREAT COMMISSION. In out Army and Navy there are many who wear the title of "non-commissioned officer." They have an office but no commission. There are none such in the army of the Lord. Here every officer is a commissioned one: "Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel" (Rev_22:17). "Let him … Continue reading “1023. THE GREAT COMMISSION.”
1022. CARTE-BLANCHE PROMISES.
CARTE-BLANCHE PROMISES. A carte-blanche promise is represented by a white blank card, with the name of a wealthy man at the foot, and which may be filled up at the pleasure of him to whom it has been given. It is the Christian’s happy lot to have such given him, signed with the name of … Continue reading “1022. CARTE-BLANCHE PROMISES.”
1021. CASE-HARDENED.
CASE-HARDENED. A wooden ship is case-hardened when it has been covered over with iron or steel, and made strong to resist all the influences from without, and to preserve all the contents within. A man is case-hardened to all spiritual influences when his feelings and finer sensibilities have been encrusted with selfish ease and love … Continue reading “1021. CASE-HARDENED.”