The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-29

I tie method and Spirit OF penitent sinner, and
HE gracious reception accorded by the mer,1iul
God. This latter is the more general view. 1t
would be profitable if the student would trace
the changes in the mind OF the prodigal and
compare them with the states experienced in
conversion.
FIFTH Lesson. November 4. ''rhe Unjust
Steward" G.ukc xvi: 13). Here is debataole
ground. Many have tried TO lind something in
the spirit OF a fraudulent servant which may be
commended for imitation. The purpose oi Jesus
Was rather 10 exhibit the evil of worldly men
as q warning 10 His followers. They are called
to make friends Of the non-Chrisian classes, not
by sharp practices but by downright honesty
and fair dealing They are urged TO remember
that fidelity in secular material concerns is
necessary to obtain standing in society as we'll
Il, 10 make progress spiritually The good will
OF the uneodly Is desirable but not by any COM
promise. Steadilst adherence to the right Is the
price to he paid ior confidence and approval
SINTit LESSON. November II. ''Thc Rich Man
and Lazarus Luke xvi: 1-l2l. 1t should he
noticed in this parable that the rich man is
not described as being wicked. neither the poor
man rs being pous Nothing is said about
the character of either although that may he
assumed. Tile lesson is not. Therefore, intended
TO teach the doctrine OF rewards and puniSh-
ments. 1t simply presents to us two men, one
OF whom lived in luxury and the other in want.
who in the next life reversed their condi,io ion.
Evidently the purpose Was to show that worldly
Possessions do not determine eternal destiny,
check to the ambitions OF the wealthy. an ri,-
courag1nent to the poor.
SEVENTH LESSON. November ls. "Thc Ten
L"pers Cleansed' (Luke yvii ll-ly. Loprosy
has ever been regarded an appropriate emblem
Of SIM For cash there is no known human
remedy. In cleansing the lcper Jesus showed
His power The method employed revealed Ills
purpose to recognize the ordinance of Judaism.
not yct repealed and TO allrn their value, Mt
the same time His ability was made available
The return OF thanks and praise made by ole
and the ingratitudc of the other nine Illustrate
the manner 0i many who accept the manifold
blessings OF God but forget Him the Giyer. The
faith element appears in striking manner
EIGHTH LESsON,-November 1j "sobcr Iiv-
ing" (ritus ii: l-l5). An experienced minister
in his old age, he is about to lay down his
earthly trust and go the way of all the earth,
advises young ministers concerning the duties Of
the sacred office, What qualities should be
found in the pastor, what motives should prompt
him, what teachings he should give to different
cl, sses of persons-ial this is laid down in order
and with great simplicity. Here il an eptome
Of practical theology which might be followed
by men in our time. Here are wholesome ideals
Of lite for men, women, children, servants and
masters which, ii adopted, would build society
upon a basis and pattern weil suited to secure the
rights and happiness OF ALL
NINTH LESSON. December 9. "The Rich
Young Ruler" Nlatt. xix; 1926. II is evil
dent that this narrative shows the peril OF
wealth, One who has property bases charac-
ter in conduct, Jesus tried him by that rule
and obtained only Il profession of lfc-long con-
family 10 law. ia rayoaI Tho rpnI gIotn Of tbo