Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. Proverbs 3:9, 10. This scripture teaches that God, as
The Price of a Lie
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight. Proverbs 12:22. From Shechem the Israelites returned to their encampment at Gilgal. Here they were soon after visited by a strange deputation, who desired to
Too Drunk to Care
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Proverbs 20:1. Nadab and Abihu would never have committed that fatal sin had they not first become partially intoxicated by the free use of
Confusion of Many Voices
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. Revelation 18:4. In the last work for the warning of
The Criers of Peace
Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and tomorrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant. Isaiah 56:12. The evil servant says in his heart, “My lord delayeth his
Agents for Heaven
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous. 1 Peter 3:8. What great need there is of cultivating tenderness and gentleness. None should be ashamed to manifest a tender,
The Battle Against Intemperance
The Battle Against Intemperance Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Proverbs 20:1. We as Christians should stand firmly in defense of temperance. There is no class of persons capable of