The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-01-08
The SABBATH SCHOOL
International Lesson Comments fer
January II.

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January II.
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ca Text, PHIL w.. 4--Memory Verses
s's Commentary on the Days Lesson.
Introduction The epstlc to the Phil.
inp,ans was written from Rome. Just be-
fore Paurs release from his first imprison.
ment. IL j. full Of tender and affectionatc
counsel This church was very dear 10
Paul, Several times they sent him money
to relieve his wants. Our lesson is a vivid
picture OF the possibilities of Christian liv.
ing 1T its teachings were carried out by
all Christendom the millennal glory would
sneedily be here. and the kingdom Of
Christ would be victorious in the earth.
This epstle reveals something OF the
character Of the church at Philipbi. Paul
wrote nothing'to them by way of reproof.
Their great love for the apostle had caused
them to send Epaphroditus to Rome with
CUTS to support him in prison. and Paul
sent this letter to them when the messen-
ger returned. We also see the peace and
lov that filed the soul of the great apostle.
The same mind" How important that
tloe who labor together in Christian
work should avoid all disscrsions!
J. "Iokefellow There is much differ
cncc Of opinion as to whom the apostle
here addresses. Some think Epaphroditus
Is meant. Others think the elder or
hislop OF the church is meant, and that
named to a reconciliation of their differ.
snces. still others think that the Greek
word 'suzuc,is, which means "yol<efel-
low should here he rendered as a proper
name. Help these women" Helm Euod.
iaS and Syntyche. "'rhey labored." From
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valuable assistance in the propagation OF
tie gospel; The gospel opens wide the
door Of Christian activity to women.
Clement" Bishop OF Rome shortly after
IT, death of Peter and Paul. He wrote an
el'lstle to the Corinthians which is still
sxtant.. The book Of life The register
hook OF those whose citizenship is in heav.
en- (I.ulie 10: 20; chap. 3: 2O). Ancient;y
free cities had a roll hook containing the
names OF all those having the right of citi-
lenship.
H. EShoriatons to the whole church
I've. 4-9l. !. Rejoice in the Lord" True
Joy can only be found in the Lord. CAL
way Even in the midst of Affections aud
trials. There is JOY in the earthly things.
but this is not lasting. The believers
joy towers above all external eircum-
stances. and may always abide, even in the
most distressing conditions" Note /.
Christians may and should rejoice. (N
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1f the fruits of the Spirit (Gal. g. 22) (3l
i is the natural result of peace with God
rom. Ia: III. = The nature of the
Christians JOY. ~ Not in the creature.
(2) In God-in His love. His word. His
providcnces. ,. The Christians jov should
ne y, constant, ~ God is Interchangeable. (2)
The way to God is always open. l. There
are manv benefits to be derived.
D. Moderation - forbenrance' Mild
ness. patience, gentleness. THE word
means forbearance, yieldngness. 1t is the
grace which is slow to take offense and
swift to forgive; which suffers wrong
rather than quarrel. Those who are ex.
pecting a Saviour from whom they need
clemency may well show all men that they
are Of like character" Christian equity.
]. Does not exact all the claims OF legal
Justice. Equity is superior to legal enact
ments. 2. Should be evident in dealing
vita all classes. 3. Should be practiced
1t Is sorry spectacle when Christians ap.
peal to the civil courts to settle their diff.
ferences.
6. "In nothing be anxious" See Matt.
6: %. There is a care OF diligence which
Is our duty. and consists in n wise forecast
and due concern, but there is care of
distrust, which is our sin and folly, and
which only perplexes and distracts the
mind; by prayer" etc. The true anti.
dote Is that constant prayer which carries
everything, great and small, with no ex-
ception, to God. "Supplication presents
specific petitions to God. The thanksgiv-
ing which should accompany prayer is
general, and should cover all past mercies."
Prayer makes known our desires to God
and casts our cares and burdens upon Him
Z. "Peace of God" This follows as a
natural result. 1t is the rest and conf
dence which God gives to those who sur
render all into His hands. See John a.:
DQo leo NJ. St,.l1 l.
guard" "As watchman guards city"
Hearts" The heart is the seat of the af-
fcctiOns, the desires and the motives.
Thoughts" Even our thoughts, or pur-
poses. are TO be guarded
8. FINALLY" In order for us to be the
will be necessary for US to take the course
here outlined by the apostle. "'rrue."
Ability to discern truth from error is here
recognized "Pure." Freedom from flesh
" impurity which de6les body and soul.
1t denotes chastity in every part of lite.
thoughts dwell upon that which is virtu
Gus and holy. In this verse We have the
science of Christian ethics"
o. These things do" The apostle is so
conscious that in all these things he has
followed Christ that he does not hesitate
to commend his life to them as worthy OF
the same as what they had heard from
him."
w. Thankfuness for the gift sent Tvs.
1919. 10. But rejoiced." The re-
newed proof of their regard in the relief
sent by Epaphroditus awoke in the apostle
holy joy. They were, in their solicitude
like a tree putting forth fresh shoots.
They had helNed him before, and, indeed
had never ceased their care of him, but
they had for long time lacked an oppoE-
tunity OF manifesting it,"
IL. 81 have learned" etc. The apostle
does not say he had not been in want, but
he had learned to meet adversely with that
cheerfulness which the grace OF God in the
heart can give.
II. II know how" etc. He had been in
poverty and want, and again he had
abounded with blessings. He knew the
two extremes. and was not cast down in
the one or elated in the other. He took
whatever came as from the Lord.
l3. "I can do" etc. st. Paul "now
passes from knowledge to power" This
abiiity came through faith in Christ.
Letters Mark Twain Gets.