The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-03-27
THINGS


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Puwick.
The sermon in the Methodist Episcopal
church on Sunday morning was from Cor.
81: Providing for honest things, not only
in the sight Of the Lord but also in the sight
Of men,
These words were written by Paul with
7 c]fcrcnce to his administration OF the poor
fund" committed to his trust and they show
the scrupulous care he employed in the
smallest matters in order that he nal Eht avoid
the possibility Of suspicion furnishing his
good name. He did not presume upon ms
APOSTOLIC character to excuse him from the eX'
ercise of those rules of common prudence
which the business sense Of the world has
imposed upon all who regard their reputation
among men. His example is very lull OIL
instruction. Notice first. lie provided, that
is. he deliberately planned his life 50 That It's
various parts might be worthy OF himself, MS
calling and his destiny. What a lesson for
those piddy. thouphtless, careless souls who
enter upon the responsibilities OF lie anu
face its solemn obligations without seISous
thought Of their accountability to both Goa
and man. II the architect Of a material
temple finds it important to have q plan ana
to t~houghtfully supervise its execution much
more should we, who are building for eter-
nifty, be solicitous to fashion our spiritual
house according to the diyinely provided
plan. In a word, it requires that we all De
Method .ists-iu fact if not in name. How
sad to see so many who have little or no
sense of responsibility for honorable dealing
but are more anxious to live high and to
dress well than TO demonstrate q character
for sterling integrity.
The embellishments which are so promi-
nent a feature of modern life are frequently
the result Of a want of tho ght and care TO
wisely adjust ones wants to his resources.
| Embezzlemen is only the terminus OF a rail
road which is carrying multitudes OF pas
~sengors from the town Of Thoughtless-care
less. Many Of its passengers get of at way
| stations, but when once aboard some, who
never intended it, are driven by force OF
| circumstance the full length of the road
The beginning of such a career is IN that
c|ovetous desire of the flesh, inhering in all,
10 get as much as possible for as little as
| possible. We see it in the boyish game OF
marbles played not for fun but for the sake OF
the spoils of victory. We see it continued
in the passion for sharp trading in which
each desires to gain the advantage, ano
farther on in those innocent domestic games
of ch ance in which stakes are put up as al
incentive to win and so ON down the entire
list which gives birth to the mania FOL
gambling which has seized all classes o
society. The remedy for these things is t.
be found in an inhexible purpose to taxi
thought for things honorable. A man whost
word is not as good as his bond is a rascal
1t thrills my soul to think Of man created il
the image Of God and qualified for FELLOWSHIP
with him, an heir of heaven and designed
for a home in its many mansions. But thel
to think of him cropping the muck'heap II
quest of the foolish toys and empty follie
and fading treasures of this world makes IL
feel like calling him OF to take thought 70
things worthy of his highest destiny and hi
]noblest pc Ters.
Notice again that Paul's methods sough
V the approval of both God and man. Their
3 are two classes of blundeTers right herr
e Those whose plan of life leaves God out {
/ the account and those whose plan leave
j man out. And it is not easy to decide whic
q is worse. Some seek only the honor whic
e cou4uth of men. They may be the very sol
ID OF .0nOr so far as their dealings with me
u are concerned but they do not scruple to re
u God Of all that is his, careless of the faI
J chat they have as little right to rob God
e titles and offerings and worship as to rob ma
g of groceries and dry goods. Then we som
; times find those who say God knows II
d heart. l don't care what man thinks car
e less of the fact that they have as little rigl
d to disregard mans opinions within certat
0 Limitations as to disregard Gods, 1t max
no difference what rumseller's may think
II my views of temperance but it does make
+ difference as to what men think Of my cha
b acter. When reputation is gone influence
gone. Paul found the perfect unity of goo
ness in taking thought for things honorab
not only in the sight of the Lord but also
the sight Of men"