The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-21

God must be attended by a Just view of one.
in an extreme ana osfesis aeo,s ,s 81 p,y
or mortify which Is the first condition of
cessful character building. Rom. xii. 3D. Wis
denis advice is. BE not wise in thine own
eyes. such conceit pervcrts the jndgment and
receive Of pride the surest promotive OF humility
is to fear the Lord" Turn the eye away rom
infinite holiness OF Jehovah and experience con-
sequent reverence. Dob t. ID Accompany this
The result of such practice is stated in bold
way. Health 10 thy navel' and marrow TO
expressing the spiritual or physical gains which
come TO the humble. 1t may be that both uses
PROPERTY.-A men is more than his possess
sions. duke xii. l5l To regulate his conduct by
and TRUTH 10 cultivate in him the spirit OF trust
and humility-this is the first great measure in
sidered many important questions pertaining to
property. Most men desire to learn how they
ness OF life wisdom here gives the secret but
shows II TO be the result OF the right use OF
Snesianee is the only one precep8 r Rec s
Him the giver. Games 1. I'D Be grateful for
bestows bring a portion. the nrst fruits OF the
field and of the flock (Dsut. XVI. p. and ofrer
formed part OF the Jewish religion. for the neg
lect of which the people became offensive 20 God.
fulness of the Almighty? Listen to His prom
Use; SO shall thy barns be filed With plenty
and the presses shall burst out with new wine"
INSTRUMENTATION doubt. complete and
uninterrupted prosperity would result from a per-
feet life But no man is perfect. therefore all
men suffer. From the beginning until now the
aniictions that come upon men. although some
times grievous, are generally corrections sent to
bs2 r men to t9e right iS na Of se xii 81
love. 1t is the part of wisdom 10 regard them In
this light There should be no nurmurine CEx.
event the purpose OF God f. defeated He in
tends by all the disspPointments and sorrows. by
Himself. as the source OF consolation psalm
to His will psalm cxix ID The principle here
involved is well understood and commonly APP
their children Verse 49, and ought. on that ac-
count, 10 be recognized by every child of God.
II had controlling influence with Paul I'll Cor.
Nv. 10
HAPPINESS. Having offered so many good
commences herself as the source Of happiness.
Surely will be Indifferent now. when that
is under consideration which all desire. ''our
beings end and aim. as Pope terms IL. Three
points are made. There Is first the profit and
traton. lMatt. xiii, 49, But the gain derived
from wisdom is more precious than that of silver
that mortal can desire. Verses "A and Isl The
figure is then changed. and wisdom is repre-
hand length of days in the other hand riches
and honor. offering to her votsries the highest
which wisdom invites Gvefse 10. the whole
course of living in this world. is said to be full
briefly. treasure lfe. riches. honor pleasure.
peace-these all come through wisdom: and these
Will bring to any soul the coveted enjoyment.
Who will not accept them2
SUMMARY.-In this lesson wisdom IL nearly
synonymous with religion. II both terms
taken in their highest sense. The former has
been defined as the knowledge and use OF the
best means for attaining the best ends. and
the latter those feelings End acts aVprO-
PIRATE 10 right relation with God. little re-
Fiction will show that these lead inevitably -
one and the same thing. The supreme Being IL
the author of all things. and his WIN rs ever
formed 10 that will. and he only. il in a right
relation 10 Him and - most likely 10 learn the
true end of life and the way TO that end. Con-
versely he who studiousy seeks TO know what
Is hest and the method OF attaining IL must
sooner or later find the Almighty IL Is for these
reasons tina, Socrates wrote 30 much that Is APP
proved by the ablest Christian thinkers. \
lime auest for the highest learning. Joined with
the most ardent piety. will ultimate I'm that
glorious day foreseen by the old prophet lisa.
xxSiii. e.