The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-08-04
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BIBLE STUDY CLUB.
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Aug. 9th, 1909.

Copyright, 1909, by Rev. T. S. Lnscott, D. d.
Paurs Instruction to the Thessa-
lonians. Thess. v:12-24.
Golden Text-See that none render
evil for evil unto any man; but ever
follow that which is good. Thess.
Wis.
Verses 12-15-What is the dominant
note to-day between officials of the
church and the pastor, is it official
and business, or is it spiritual, that
of felt tender love and warm esteem?
Do ministers as a class "labor" as
hard, and suffer as their Master did,
and thus compel the tender love and
esteem of the church?
Does the aveNge minister or not,
actually "labor" as hard as the aver
age mechanic, farmer, business or
professional man, and practice as
much self denial as these?
What Is generally the real charac-
ter of those who will not support the
church because they do not like the
minister?
What is the only way by which to
have "peace" among brethren in a
church or in q community?
Verse 14.-If you know anything
against a fellow Christian what is
the right thing to do, (D say nothing
about 1t; (2) talk about 1t to others;
(3) correct him in the presence Of
others, or (4) see him alone and in
love tell him what you have to say?
Jesus went about lovingly helping
people, in their bodies, their souls,
and circumstances; II you and I are
not doing that, have we a right to con-
clude that we are not followers Of
Jesus?
Is is your duty, as a Christian, to
take pains to Comfort" everybody
with whom you come in contact, and
If you are so doing, what Is the effect
upon your life?
Verse 15-lf my neighbor sets his
dog on my sheep, pulls down my
fences in the night, shoots my chick.
en- when one gets Into his yard, is
constantly sIanderine me and my fam
lily, and will NOT pay me long stand.
Ing just debt, what would Jesus do II
no were n (This question must
be answered In writing by members
Of the club.)
Verse lit is easy, Paul, for you
to say, "Rejoice evermore," but is it
practical for ordinary mortals, and If
so, how?
Verse 17-If man Is really in love,
with God and his fellows, does he not
necessarily pray all the time, either
consciously or unconsciously?
Is 1t necessary, or helpful, to have
set times for conscious prayer?
Verse 18-Are we to be thankful
alike for pain and pleasure, for loss
and gain, for enemies and friends, If
we are "in Christ Jesus?"
Is 1t not an actual fact, based on
the truest philosophy, that every sort
of experience, which comes to true
man, is in the highest possible sense,
for his good?
In the light Of eternal existence, are
there any such things as accident
calamity, misfortune, or even regret
table circumstances, in the life of a
man of God?
Verse 19-Can any man retain the
peace of God who is not absolutely
obedient to the leadings of Gods Holy
Spirit?
Verse 20-Prophesying here means
preaching, is there any sign In these
days that 1t Is being despised?
Why should love for the preaching
Of the gospel be cultivated?
Verse 21-Why should we not as
Christians encourage the most abso
lutte free thought, the most critical re
search, and welcome the teaching ol
true science?
Can the real truth ever be hurt
to true man, and is not such mar
as glad to change his opinion, wher
he finds he is wrong, as to change 6
worn-out garment for a new one?
Verse eff we desire the righ
only, and are obedient to Gods spirit
need we ever fear even the appear
ance Of evil?"
Verses 23-24-Does God mean hi!
children to live "blameless" lives, an(
is the twenty-fourth verse not prom
ise that God will give the power to 81
do?
Lesson for Sunday, Aug. 18th, 1909
Pauls Third Missionary Journey
Ephesus. Acts xviii23 to xix:22.
Asking Too Much.
"When have $4,000 in the bank