The New York herald., 1877-07-08

final conclusion OF cyery human science or else II s
false aud decciving.
DANGERS aEsAciSG--rArIH THROUGH rALsE FRIENDS.
There Is another weak point in our modcru beev-
In olden lines a man regarded his faith as his
most precious good which ho mad guard above all
other possessious. We, however watchlui as We are
concerning our worldly portion si prove very heed
less and negectui IN the guardianship OF our heavenly
part. Like fortress whose garrison sleeps while the
enemy lies In siege before IT, our heart easy TO
incontinent'y. Formerly religion dictated our COLI
nections; now our connections dictate our raigion.
You are inclined 10 abide by your inherited !rotb
You feel reiigously disposed. You would like to
build up your household the foundation ot hearty
religious practice Pubic worship ana domestic de-
votion seem 10 you conducive to sound morality.
You intend to Introduce them into your family.
You intend many similar things. But there rs
brother, second cousin or friend OF the
house, who is au adept modern wisdom.
He smiles at your iuientions he shrugs his
haughly shoulders at your practices; he p,ties su-
premcly your sons aud daughters misguided 0y your
preJudices You see that you lose confidence IN your
own principles. you lose the courage to uphold them,
you waver. The young folks 70 alter the modern
second cousin you go alter the young folks and In this
way many household which was intended to become
AN ornament TO religion IS turned into an abode OF dis
belief and irvoy through lack OF moral strength and
perseverance, Mark what our chapter says IN this
cspect f Thy brother, the son OF Thy mother thy
son. thy daughter ar the wife OF thy bosom, thy
friend. who Is dear to thee as thy own soul, should
cnticc thee secret Let US and serve Other
gods then shalt thou not consent unto nn nor shalt
with you, said tho Doctor go Without him. but. alter
the Lord your Cod you shall walk, after Hin nrnly
FALSE THEORIES MAJoRIrIEs.
OF the same drt Is the third point III our chapter.
IL aims 10 brcak down third enemy that stands in
way when We intend TO walk alter the Lord In
respects II Is true that the popai IL Del.
aud IN many cascs II IS not true. 'lho majority
rulcs'' Is political maxim, which, however, does not
hold good IN points Oi morality. "Why should not
bc as the majority isY" THIS question has turned
many wcll disposed alan into dcspiser of the
sacred thing, religion You happen TO reside IN
block where the majority goes different way when Il
is time to walk after the Lord Your practical wisdom
argues with your religious sense, Why not do the
rest dor This argument Is conclusive In our timc
and with most OF our generation. Truth, however,
remains truth. even II the large majority 10 against
H. even II 1t stands ulone. and whole world cannot
turn wrong into right. This the principle ncucaed
by the last item OF our chapter:f thou shouds hear
concerns ing one OF thy cities there have gone
forth men, children OF worthlessness, from tho midst
OF thee, and have mslcd the Inhabitants OF their CITY,
saying Let US 20 and servo other gods which yc have
not known; then shnt thou inquire and mako search
and usk digcntiy." DO not suid the Doctor 10 conclu
sion, excuse yourself with sharing the way with the
many; inquire, make search. ask diligently und II you
find out ina, the drilt OF the inaJorllys way LET
other gods then be rather deserted, solitary
and unassoc atedbnt walk after the Lord your God
uncsa.ingly, steadastly, until the happy end.