Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-28

no Teacher before had ever imagined.
There is a tendency in the minds of some
people to set aside the Old Testament,
and say that we are not called upon to
do thus and so since we are living in
New Testament times. The subject of the
kingdom who tries to follow the consti-
tuition of the kingdom, can never hon
estly take such a position; for he must
appIeciat that the king came not to de-
stroy, tut to fulfill; and that He laid
such emphasis upon the old law that
not one jot or one title was TO pass.
we are still bound by the Old Tesla
ment whether We want to be or not.
When we find ourselves unable to meas
ure up to it's demands, we should not be
discouraged. because we can remember
that what the law could not do, because
of the weakness of the flesh, God in
Christ has done for us, and viii do.
Thu fourth division, contained in Oh.
6, VS. lis, shows the relation which the
subject of the kingdom should bear to-
ward the ordinary religious observances
praying, fasting and almsgiving. The
essence of the Pharisaic observances of
these. was to he seen of men. The sub
ject of the kingdom in his relation to
these should be governed as in God s
sight, regardless of whether men see
him or not.
Division five is found in Chapter g.,
verses 1894. 1t sets forth the relation
which the subject of the kingdom
should bear to property. 1t there is
one teaching of Christ which is neg
Iected more than any other, by those
who are professed and even loyal fol-
lowers of Him, it is this one. How
few are seeking first the kingdom OF
God! how many are seeking first to lay
up treasures on earth for rainy dayl
Division six is found in Chapter 4,
ia Here the relation which the sub
ject of the kingdom should bear to his
neighbor is set forth and in His match
less way the great Teacher summed
it up in the golden rule.
In the last division, the seventh,
found in Chapter Z, verses 1927, the
relation which the subject of the king
dom should bear to his own inner life
is given. There is a straight and mar
row way which he must tread. There
is a spiritual discernment which he
must make eliminating that which is
evil, and cleaving to that which is
good. There is the danger which he
must confront of giving lip service
only, and there is the promise of great
reward if he builds on the sure foun-
dation, with the statement of the fool
lSnneSS OF MIN WnO JULIUS OL the odAi0-
THE CONSTITUTION APPLIED.
Think these teachings over very care
fully, and consider what would be the
result on the world if they were APP
piled by those who claim to be sub
jects of the kingdom-they are revo-
lutionary. They would turn the world
right-side-up-they would change the
religious life of every church-they
would purify and ennoble every home;
they would bring joy and happiness in
to every heart
Why are they not applied? Because
Of the DEVILS ability to deceive even
those who claim allegiance to Jesus
Christ Has he deceived you? Do you
make an honest effort with Gods help
to fulfill and not destroy these prin-
ciples which are laid down in the con-
stitution of the kingdom? 1t is per-
fectly practical. Jesus never gave an
impractical instruction.: His commands
are His enablings. 1t remains but for
you to trust and obey.