The Washington times., 1903-06-20

very likely 20 be useful for the humbiest
Third. Because they lead TO faith in
Jt US Christ who alone can save the
world from sin-making II wise unto
salvation.
Every sacred writing that is Cod
breathed-there are many so-called
sacred writings which are not divinely
inspired. the book OF Mormon for in
stance, the apocryphal writings and
many pseudo scriptures-are profitable
for building up, testing and thoroughly
furnishing character-for doctrine, for
reproof. for correction, for instruction
which is in righteousness.
The first duty and qualification for a
Christian minister is a firm personal
faith in the inspired message God has
given him and n continual fellowship
with the Lord of that message. The
sharpest temptation OF a Christian OF
any sort is TO handle the gospel as his
means of impressing others. rather than
as nourishment of his own godliness.'
THE general aim and outcome Of al
scripture study Will be the perfectine
Of the man of God" The tendency OF
the holy book is to make men holy.
It is very interesting TO read the tes-
tlmonies as to the value the use of the
Bible has been to the great men Of mod
ern times in forming their characters
kindling their genius and directing
their ideas. Blessed is the child whose
parents have taught them the contents
OF the holy book from "a babe" TO man
| hood.
Activity in Preaching.
There is a message of salvation &C
/ every man In the Scriptures. II is th'
/ duty of the Christian minister and al
, teachers to proclaim this message. 81
/ Paul exhorts Timothy. The work of the
ministry is TO conduct a constant cam
paign OF divine education for all men
/ Those who imagine that the minister
| occupation or mission is a slothful o.
a narrow one misconceives his duty
| With his eye upon the great Whit
throne above where sits his God an
Judge he must work for the salvation
of the souls OF men BY imparting t
them saving truth and in ministering u
them in all that their lives need to maxi
them complete In Christ. Preach. re
prove. rebuke. exhort. watch. be sober
minded, endure. evangelize. fulhll tn
ministry" says Paul 10 the young spir
itual athlete.
The preacher must guard himsel
against proclaiming heresy. He mus
also strive against becoming dumb wit
his message Churches should be pri
marily places OF proclamation OF saw
ing truth. Worship consists not alon
in praise and prayer but In heart ex
| animation and IN endeavor after like
wise to God. That is the best churc
which makes the best saints
What the world needs more than any
thing else is more and better preaching
Men are hungering on all sides for tn
pure. soul enlightening. and soul-inspir
Ing gospel as It is in Jesus Christ
Timothy and all preachers are Gale
upon to be very busy men.
The Crown.
Paul, as he gazed upon the apparitio
OF death and the shadowy manifesta
lions of the eternal world. earnest ma
that he was, he pointed with some glo
Of pride to his own career as a Chris
tian man. and minister. He tells TIN
othy who knew his heart and his splr
; and his efforts In behalf of the gospe
so we'll: Il have fought the good fight,
have finished the course. have kept II
faith: henceforth there is laid up for n
a crown OF righteousness" He add
also: There Is one for you. too. Tin
othy. one for all that love the Lord
J appearing"