Evening journal., 1910-02-12
UNWORTHY AMBITION.
Matthew 6;19-34-February 13.
shall be added you"

respondingly be guided to the setting
OF our heart affections there, and in
general balancing all the interests of
life wisely.
AS in the natural body the eyes may
become darkened or blinded, so Il is
with our eyes OF understanding. And II
this blindness come upon us after we
have once seen and enjoyed the Divine
promise. our case would be all the
more pltiable. How great that dark
ness would bel
Still annother lesson there is for us
along the same line. The serving of
mammon would bless us I'm the pres
ent lift but be injurious TO our future
interests. But the service OF God would
prepare us for future influence. And
although obedience TO God may cost
us the loss OF the pleasure OF sin and
the loss OF somo legitimate worldly
blessing In the present time, neverthe-
less there is a blessing even now to
those who are faithful servants OF God
and righteousness. And additionally
there Is the glorious prospect OF the
future. Il is necessary however. for
us 20 choose between the two masters.
We cannot serve both. We cannot get
the rewards OF both. As Joshua did, 50
let us determine, "As for me aud my
house, we will serve the Lord"
The Master urges us to commit an
OF our interests TO God and to wholly
resolve TO be obedient 60 him. TO the
extent OF our ability, and then 10 real
ize the Divine care which is over all
creation TO be specially over us. be-
! cause OF having coming into special
o relationship TO him, in accordance with
e his promises. Such need have no anx-
y iety with respect TO their earthly at
{ fairs. but may trust al ltheir interests
70 their Heavenly Father. Our eternal
y life is worth more than the food and
70 rniment OF the present life. II wise
e we will seek the future life at any cost
n at any sacrifice OF the present one
y As for the ability OF our Heavenly
n Father TO care for our interests. we
G should consider the manifestations OF
= his power and wisdom and grace in
Il nature. IN his prvision for the fowl Of
G the air and for the lily OF the field.
10 We should realize that he has equal
n power TO provide for our best interests
!. thus faith should firmly trust him.
3 come what may. Suppose we were or
n small stature, would worry over the
{ matter increase our height7 Then let
l. us realize our own litttleness and look
q rather 20 the Lord for the things re-
D specting the present as we'll as the flu
ture life. Let us be dillgent IN his
9 service leaving all 10 his wisdom. love
y and power.
Should we suppose that God, who
70 cares for the lilies and the birds would
not much more care for us after we
\ had become his children through faith
u I'm anxious care respecting food and
| raiment and all matters concerning
, which the world in general are worried.
= To be without worry would not mean
a TO be witlitut proper concern and due
"a diligence to find work and TO do IL.
p" But our Father knows better than we
the things that we really need. and
y faith Is not merely TO trust him, but
TO accept what he gives as being for
:, our best interests.
Our chief concern as followers OF
d, Christ Is - seek TO attain a share In
II Gods Kingdom with our dear Re
- deemer--a share in the Millennial
II Kingdom as the Bride of Christ, who
k shall sit with him In his glorious
" Throne for the blessing and uplifting
il OF the world OF mankind. We have
8. our Masters assurance for it that who
70 ever pursues this course win do wisely
~ and that God viii look out for his
e earthly interests, for his highest vel
10 fare. So doing our lives will be
le crowded with peace and Joy and res
l. in the Lord. which in his Word he hai
r promised those who trust him.