The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-06-01
obtained, 10 order to secure success in ia

ana obtained, in order TO secure success In
life.
"The word, as here used, has perhaps a
different significance from the general
acceptation. In Scripture it means relig-
ion, piety, Christ-iikeness. Whatever
men say or think, wisdom, religion, IS the
first thing, because it keeps us right with
God. 1t is necessary that we haye this
Christ likeness, that we receive through
Him pardon for sin, and cleansing there
from.
as. condly-Wisdom is the principal
thing, because it solves the problem OF
Gods justice, and how He can yet justify
the u~ngodly. Sin not only makes us
guilty before God, but it also pollutes.
Therefore, we need cleansing, and bsre
comes the necessity for wisdom, for, Being
justified by faith, we have peace with God,
and are freed from the law of sin and
death.
"Wisdom, or the gospel, does everything
for us in this life. But that is not all; it
has the promise ofthe life that now is, and
Of that which is to come. At the shout Of
the a%rchangei, they who have claimed this
wisdom shall be acquitted, saved, glorified
eternally.
Solomon, doubtless, did not intend this
to be taken in a purely spiritual sense.
Perhaps it was chiefly meant practically
to be applied to the daily affairs and bush
ness of life. II we understand it in this
way, it is still the principal thing, the
best thing now. Its meaning Is, to get the
most out %ofslife, or, in other words, put
the most in life, n wisdom is necessary,
il you would secure for yourself a useful,
happy life.
'.rhere are two rea sons why wisdom Is
sense:-
'First-It is important because it teaches
the great aim of man, enabling him to
select the best means for attaining the
best ends. To make a success in life
put Christ first, and all other things shall
be added. True religion should have the
fright OF way in our lives, and nothing
should obsiruct our inward progress in
seeking after the true riches, nor turn Us
aside from the attainment OF the highest
good,
.'Second-Not only does wisdom give the
aim of mans life, but 1t also gives the
means to reach that aim; teaching how to
act, how to viii to do right, and givir G
also the power to do right. This is
essentially n characteristic Oftrne wisdom.
"The religion OF Christ differs from all
other religions. They only tell what duty
is but give no aid, lend no helping hand
and impart no strength, whereby one may
be enabled to do the things enjoined
upon them,
"Wisdom puts heart, hope, light aud
love into every human life. Many mil,
lions are without these blessings-know
nothing of joy. Life is To them toilsome.
hopeless, dreary-sometimes from the
cradle to the grave. But the gospel comes
TO all who will receive il and gives them
something to iise for, something 10 hope
for, and cnabies them to help the Master
To save men from sin, thereby honoring
and glorifying God.
"rhe world seeks its own, following the
maxim "every one for himself" but
Christs maxim is, 'eycry one for his
brother" helping the weak and saving
the lost. 1t is not living for The world,
but living for the Master-doing good,
comforting the afflicted, helping the
needy and allowing wisdom to sanctify
property and success in life.
"Not only does this wisdom prompt us
b. alleviate the distresses of others, but
il comforts as when adversely comes, sus-
tains as in Affections, and sweetens the
sorrows oi life. To the young life looks
bright-the future promises much that IL
joyous and desirable; yet sorrow and
disappointment will overtake us-they