Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-12-04
however unpleasant. Jesus never
dealt with trivial things nor wasted
time In efforts TO please.

time In efforts TO please.
Resuming the theme ale said that
every crisis develops a question. Je-
sus propounded the question: What
shall II profit a man II he gain the
whole world and lose his soul?" and
left the question unanswered: every
one must answer the question for him
self. II Is a mistake to suppose. as
many do. that this question relates
only to the life To come: IL concerns
also this life; II is applicable In all
ages. every day, TO all men. every
where.
The chief business OF all. but es-
pecia'ly Of the young. Is to build char
acter How important II is that the
foundation be well secured. In this
connection he related that Tolstoi In
his character study had shown how
every criminal begins his career by
selling his soul.
The Bible declares that "the love OF
money Is the root of all evil" II the
stating OF this proposition we're left
to him he would not put II quite so
strongly: He would rather qualify II
by saying nearly all" And this re-
minded him that while he had been
charged with saying hard things he
could always find some prophet. apos-
tie or sage had stated the same
thought in severer language than he
had the heart 20 use he liked to leave
a margin. But in all moral questions
the Bible Is the best authority.
What are the rules to govern the ac-
cumulation of money? !; Is not. per Sc.
an evil but. II honestly acquired and
wise'y used II is a means OF much
good. As a servant II ls useful and only
as a master that II is TO be feared.
First: How much money can a man
rightfGlly acquire? No more than he
honestly earns. How much can a man
honestly earn? Not more than the val
ne of his service. II one desires 10
collect largely he must enlarge his ca
pscity for service. Inheritances are no
exception because the heir Is simply
the beneficiary OF service rendered by
the one from whom he inherits. But
In most cases an inherited fortune Is
a curse rather than a blessing. In any
case, however, possession involves OBJ
legation. Wealth Is fsise standard
OF respectability. Public opinion needs
reforming so that the idler. whether
rich or poor. shall be branded with the
stigma OF disgrace. MIR. Bryan was
very earnest here In declaring that II
he could burn this proposition into
their hearts" their salvation would be
secure.
He would not limit anyone to small
compensations. Every man can hon
estly collect RS much as he honestly
earns. whether the amount be large or
small. lie then discussed the fortunes
ranging from 100000 to five hundred
mIllion-the latter said to be the lar
gest yet accumulated. remarking in
conclusion: III any OF you desire
more | will raise my figures" There
have been men worth more than five
hundred million TO the world. Who can
estimate the value OF jefferson? OF
Watt, the inventor of steam engines
OF Edison. who has made electricity
the servant OF man? But the trouble is
such men as these are so busy earn
ing that they have no time to collect.
while there is another class who are
so busy collecting that they have no
time to earn anything.
Too much wealth is a burden. While
there Is great difference in the value
OF the service rendered by different in
diyiduals there Is not much difference
In the amount OF compensation that
We can enjoy. and what one gets more
than this Is a cause OF trouble and un-
happiness. All that money can buy
may be summed up in three words;
food. clothing and shelter. OF these
words there is not much difference in
the amounts We can enjoy.
Every noble soul desires to make his
service exceed his compensation. The
Bible assures that IL is more blessed
to give than receive" No man shoold
desire more than he can wisely spend.
We are limited by Gods laws which
IL discarded carry their own punish
ment. We sometimes hear the ex-
preston. Independently rich" There
Is no such thing. Let us rather say.
dependently rich. The over-rich are
slaves to their wealth. A large house
and many servants require so much
time that there is nothing left for the
better things. which alone can bring
true happiness. The Simple Life." so
graphically portrayed by Wagner. Is
the true life. n We have n surplus.
as many Of us can have by industry
and economy. we should give II to
those less fortunate and enjoy the
sweet reward Of unselfish charity. But
we should exercise caution In giving
less we encourage idleness and thrift
lessness.
What the world needs Is not few
rich men to spend their time In riotous