The Progress., 1893-10-14
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
LESSON IV-OCT. 22-CHRlS-
TIAN LIVING.
Golden Text: Be Not overcome OF Evil
Hut Overcome Evil with Good.-Kom'
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l. The Basis of Christian Virtues
vers. /, .. /. Il bcsccch YOU there
fore" in view of the great truths of re
dcmption set forth in the previous
chapters. by the mcrcics of God.
Which have been shown in all the
teaching about salvation. "And We
present" The word used in the Jew
.ish law for presenting sacrifices
''Nour bodies" Your souls have al
ready been presented through acccp-
tancc of Christ "A living sacrifice.
Alive and ready for the service of God
Not slain as wee the Jewish sacri-
fees Holy" Without blcmish. Set
apart for sacred use. "Acccpta Bile
unto God " The kind of sacrifice God
is pleased with "Your reasonable
service" IL is demanded by graft
tudc. II is what we are made for. 1T
is best for us.
.. And bc not conformcd to this
world" The current of influence
about us which has its aims. hopes and
rewards in present, visible things.
But be We transformed" A change
in the whole outward life. "By the
renewing of your mind. Mind means
here the whole interior nature, habits,
disposition, affections and thoughts.
THAT ye may prove" Appreciate,
discern what is that good in itself,
acceptable" To God and man, "and
perfect in wisdom, righteousness and
love. ''WilI of God" The course of
life he wills for us.
II. Concerning Self-Conceit-verse
,. Through the grace given unto
me" As an apostle taught of God.
''To every man" Every man needs
the advice. Not to think of himself
more highly than he ought To think
according to the measure of faith. J"
Not to think too highly of his ability.
The round piece tries to get into the
square hole. Thinking too little of
ones abilities leads men not to try to
do what they can and To neglect duty.
III. The Unity of Christians -vers.
4,5. 4. MANY members i'm one body"
Christ is the head. Christian unity is
the unity of an army, with one
leader. loyal to one cause, but many
departments, companions and organ
izations.
Nv. Diversity of Gifts-vers. 6-S G.
Gifts differing according to the
grace. Talents and faculties are
gifts from God for which to be thank
full but no occasion for pride. "Prophe-
cy." Speaking under divine guidance
"Prophesy according to the proportion
of this faith" According to what he
has received of God by faith.
:. "Or ministry" The practical
work of the church. "Let us wait"
Rev. Yer Let US give ourselves to
our ministry. "He that teacheth."
His whole nature should go with his
teaching.
s. "Exhorteth." Comforting, en-
couraging. "IIe that giveth with
simplicity" Without selfshness. "He
that ruleth." Leads in any work
with diligence" None should hold
an Office who is not willing to do its
duties in the best manner.
V. Duties to Others-vers. 9,1O o
LET love be without discrimination.
Not mere form, but a real, sincere
love "Abhor that which is evil" Not
merely keep from doing wrong, but
hate sin heartily. "Cleave to that
which is good" The only way to show
that our loathing of sin is sincere.
TO- "Be kindly affectioned." I'm.
plies closeness of family affection 'In
honor preferring one another" BE
foremost in giving honor to Others and
not seeking it ourselves.
VI Heart Virtues-vers. ills. II.
Not slothful in business What we
do, do with our might. "Fervent in
spirit; serving the Lord" In what
ever you do In play, in work, in re
ligion.
10. Rejoicing in hope" A dim hope
clouds the joy. Patient in tribula- !
ton" There is always hope
Is. Rejoice" Sympathy in the
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