Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think
God and Caesar
Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? … And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s. Luke 20:22-25. Christ’s reply was
Deposits in the Bank of Heaven
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. James 1:27. The tender sympathies of our Saviour were aroused for fallen
Closing the Door to Temptation
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2:15. Between the associations of the followers of Christ for Christian
Something Better!
I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Psalm 16:8. Whatever Christ asks us to renounce, He offers in its stead something better. Often the youth cherish objects,
Words of Grace
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. Colossians 4:6. How is it that many who profess the name of Christ utter so many vain, idle words?
Your Influence Counts!
This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. John 15:12. What quality is this love? … A love for the soul that would part with selfish gratifications and practice stern self-denial in order to