Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24

sion OF the sphere of women in the SER
ice of God and humanity.
One of the latest results of the seed
scattered in Jewish soil was the rcceit
appearance of the gifted Wife of ~
the most eloquent rabhis found TO-DAY
among the eminent preachers of the sons
of David in the pulpit of one of the ieao-
ing Jewish synagogues with a plea i"r
her Jewish sisters to take larger share
in the temple service.
Among the women whose service upon
Christ's behalf was recognized by the
Master were certain women. who had
been healed of evil spirits and infirmt-
ties" The two women who We're the
first at His tomb stand forth prominent
~, Joanna, to whom we have referred.
and Mary, called Magdalene. out OF whom
had gone seven evil spirits. There has
been much controversy over the term
Magdalene, which in all probability was
due to her being a native Of the town Of
Magdala. and was applied to her to dis
tinguish her from the other Marys Of the
gospel.
The common error, which has made her
name the synonym OF an odious form OF
vice, is based upon a misconception of her
history. She belonged to that society
of sweet spirited souls whose bond OF
''They gave Him that peculiar sympathy
and highly idealized affection which TO a
sensitive and lofty nature is of the great
est value. Christ's friendship with wom-
titude toward the band of faithful women
that ministered unto Him was different
from that taken in the next selection that
presents the attitude Of men toward
Christ and His cause"
Men and Religion.
The events that show the Master as q
personal worker among men belong 10
the closing hours of Christ's ministry IN
Galilee. just preceding the appointment Of
the seventy. The three incidents recorded
reveal the marvellous penetrating insight
Of the Master into human character and
the different attitude He took to the diff
ferent characters seen in the three pro-
spective candidates for the ministry.
The first man was a scribe, who as a
class had not been favorable to Christ.
Jesus did not accept his offer at once
when he professed that he would follow
Christ. because the Master knew what
was in man and that the enthusiastic and
impulsive scribe had not counted the
cost of suffering, sacrifice and service re-
Quired of those who would follow Jesus 10
the garden. Gethsemane, grave and glory.
Jesus curbed his zeal by showing him
what it meant to live the life that the
Master lived. by showing the impulsive
candidate that He had no home
that He could call His own or shelter to
protect Him from the storms of life.
Social and Spiritual Service.
Bethany, the joy spot in all of Christ's
ministry, was marred by the sisters
strife. Both were seeking to do their
best for the comfort of Christ. who evil
IDENTIFY enjoyed the charm of the Bethany
home, whenever he was in Jerusalem to
attend the feasts. Worn and weary from
the exertions and excitement of Jeru-
So1a ma nj IN ind
rest. refreshment and relief in the HON.
of the widow, Martha, and her sister
Mary in the suburbs at Bethany, about
two miles from Jerusalem, on the other
side of the Mount of Olives.
While Christ did not condemn the spirit
of Martha that found expression in serv-
ice, He did defend Mary for selecting the
truest type Of service. in using her OPP
portunity for loving fellowship The
Master sought to show that there were
different ways of service. but that social
service which shuts out spiritual wor-
ship Is not true service. If We are chat
ing under the yoke of service let us fol-
low the example of Mary. draw near TO
the Lord, enjoy the fellowship Of secret
communion with Him in prayer. If we
do it. then. like Mary. we shall be pre-
pared to make sacrifices for the advance
ment of the kingdom of God among men.
If we seek communion with Him we
will be better social workers. and we will
join forces with those who seek to re-
move the burdens that man in his greed
for gold has placed upon the backs OF
children so that they will be free from
the lash of the driving task master that
is found in every industry where children
are employed.
The one who has listened to the Christ.
who when on earth demonstrated His
love for children by taking them up in
His arms and blessing them will not be
Indifferent to the needs of the 2.cOa.oo0
children forced to work in America.