Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-12-15
CHRISTIAN ENpEAvoa.
Topic for fhe week Beginning Dec. II.
Comment by Rev. :. II. Doyle.


ropic for fhe week Beginning Dec. II.
Comment by Rev. :. II. Doyle.
Top1c.-ln his name. Acts X. Is, Col. fl
i5-l7.
The name Of the Lord Jesus Christ i,
dear to ell who have put their trust in
him. not that there is anything in the
name, but that it stands for one in
whom there is so much. The Scripture
contains many injunctions concerning
his name, two Of which are contained in
our lessons.
/. Be willing to make sacrifices for
his name (Acts xy. 26). In speaking OF
Paul and Silas the Christians of Jeru-
talem describe them as linen that have
hazarded their lives for the name of our
Lord Jesus Christ" Paul and Silas had
not died, but in preaching Christ had
actually run risk of their lives. Life
is the greatest sacrifice any one could
make. and it would naturally embrace
all other sacrifices. In the days of the
apostles, and even often since, men have
actually sacrificed home. country, life
all things-for the sake of their Saviour.
And all martyrs are not dead yet. There
are still those who sacrifice much for
| Christ. Sometimes it is almost as hard
to do some things we do today for our
Saviour as it was in other days for
men to suffer death for him, and
are there not many among Chris
tian people who today would haz-
ard even life for him if occasion de.
manded it? Let us give former Chris
tians their due praise, but not at the ex-
pense of true followers today. But not
only great sacrifices for Christ please
him. He sees the smallest deed done
for his name If we forego pleasure or
amusement. perform an unpleasant task,
control our appetites and tempers for
his sake. he is equally pleased. The
spirit Of willingness to sacrifice for
Christ is also fest of true Christianity.
Thus the Christians recommended Paul
and Silas Our religion is certainly sin
cere when we give up much that is dear
TO rs for it.
III Oil ia ilA1 4AoiAAfs vi ill., Ia
''Whatsoever We do in word or deed. DO
all in the name Of the Lord Jesus
This is the practical rule laid down by
the apostle for the Colossian Christians.
1t is applicable to al Christians. It is
the sum and essence Of Christian ethics
1t states what should be the motive
power for the Christians every act. Il
means that we should do all things
small and great, temporal and spirit
ual-according 10 his command, in COM
pliance with his authority, by strength
derived from him, with an eye single TO
his glory. and depending upon his merit
for the reception Of good and pardon Of
what is aniss. 1t means that Christian
ity is TO be carried into everyday life;
that it is to be effective on week days as
well as on the Sabbath, in the home aud
social circle rs well as in the church,
and applicable to personal business as
well as to business connected with the
spiritual welfare of men directly This
makes il a very comprehensive rule Ii
includes words as well as deeds No
word is to be spoken, no act performed
upon which we cannot ask Gods bless
ing in the name of Christ. This make.
it very valuable test Of Christian
action. If in doubt as to a business or
amusement, it can be decided by an
honest answer to this question, Can d.
it in his manner
Bible Referenees-Isa. tx g; Math.i2l,
John xiv, AZ Rom. l. S; Cor X, 81;
IL Cor. xi, 1888; Thess V, IS; Heb. Vi,
9-l9; xiii, 10; Pet. iv, 10, II; Rev. ii,
-, ID.