The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-07-26
HIS SUCCESS TEACHES Il LESSON

Not many days ago we were conversing with one of Missis-
sppis leading 6nanciers about matters in general and at our in
stance the conversation turned to things of a personal nature and
this gentleman made a statement that we feel a duty to repeat to
others, especially to the youth of thu: land, that they may learn NOW
the result of correct seed sowing. This gentleman said: II attrib-
ute whatever success have attained to the fact that l have tried
from boyhood to literally comply with the Scriptural injunction.
honor thy father and thy mother and it'll has been my aim to use the
worldly goods entrusted to me in such a way that will not be de-
MED an entrance into heaven because used my money for my own
selfish ends"
Such noble sentiments! The pearls of Paradise are found IN
them The real beauties and the real gloIes of life have their
birth in them. They ART the climax of worldly ambitions and the
stairway that leads from earth to eternal glory We are in a posi-
ton to know that this man is spending some of his money upon
those who are in distress and who art pinched with poverty. While
bold and aggressive in business and positive and assertive in his
habits, he is a lovable character and is Is gentle and sympathetic as
a woman.
Its refreshing in these days to know that one of the states
most stalwart business men is leaning so heavily upon the promises
of the bible. "Honor thy father and thy mother" this is one of
Gods commands to which is attached a promise of an earthly re-
ward, thy days shall be long" This character, of whom we speak,
is getting towards the sunset of life, and it must be indeed consoling
to him to be able to look backward and know that his parents ever
had that care and devotion that must have even sweetened heaven
smiles. And not only has this obedience to divine command af-
fected his life towards his parents, bur it has been as a we'll spring
bursting forth IN good deeds and benehcent living all along the way.
1t has gwen an aroma to his life; it has enriched his works and fur.
nished him a clear conscience and a clean heart prepared for anv
crisis or any duty. What it did for this man it will do for others.
God has blessed this man with a business success and he is using
what has been committed to him as if it were a trust-which is this
correct Vlew-that he must account for on the proper vouchers in
the courts of heaven. This man said that he has steadfasuy given
onetenth of his earnings to the church and to God, purposes. the
him is an example to the world. There are others, yea, many over
ers' like him in many respects, and we think the lesson of their lives
should be passed on to others so that the callous and the skepucal
may know that God is still working through men and that His Dur.
poses will not be accomplished until each individual wakes up to his
individual duty ant. to the appreciation of the purposes of God in
allowing him to live. "a
Would that there were more men to plan their lives and their
habits according TO the commands and rules laid down in HOLY Writ
1t pays in this life and will be a thousand times more richly re-
warded in the life to come.