I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. —Rev. 3:15 3231 Mr. Luke Warm Recently I talked to a man I will call Mr. Luke Warm, for he is “neither cold not hot.” He says he is a Christian but seldom attends church. “I am … Continue reading “LUKEWARMNESS”
LOVERS OF SELF
See: Self-Centeredness.
LOVERS OF PLEASURE
See: Pleasure.
LOVERS OF MONEY
See: Money.
LOVE WAXED COLD
See: Backsliding ; Love ; Worldliness.
LOVE FOR GOD
Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. —Jude 21 3217 When Excess Is Good On his 99th birthday, Carl J. Printz, for many years the Commissioner from Sweden to Canada, stepped quickly onto the television stage, his keen eyes expressing wisdom and understanding … Continue reading “LOVE FOR GOD”
LOVE OF GOD
See: God, Love Of.
LOVE, BROTHERLY
3209 Charles Lamb’s Sacrifice Into the life of Charles Lamb there came a deep attachment to a woman, but he willingly forsook marriage when he saw the need of his own family. Brother, son, and husband, he became the guardian angel of that home, and especially of his sister Mary, who was at times mentally … Continue reading “LOVE, BROTHERLY”
LONELINESS
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. —Matt. 25:5 3174 “Silent Partner” For Women Drivers Some enterprising manufacturer has invented and is selling “A Silent Partner” for unattended ladies driving alone in a car at night. This “Silent Partner” is a “made-to-order” companion, even if he doesn’t speak to her. He is life-size … Continue reading “LONELINESS”
LITERATURE CHRISTIAN
And the gospel must first be published among all nations. —Mark 13:10 3150 Only One-Half Percent It has been calculated that all missionaries in the world combined reach fewer than ½% of the heathen in the world by word-of-mouth. How can we reach the 99½% without? To reach the 3,500,000,000 unevangelized we must employ prayer-backed … Continue reading “LITERATURE CHRISTIAN”