New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-07-12
LESSON FOR JULY IA
READING GODS WORD.

1858.
GOLDEN TEXT-Ye shall know the
truth. and the truth shall make you free
John 1892.
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL FOR
TEACHERS-Psalms 1881: 1895: Pro-
verbs 1913; Isaiah 55:s-l1; John 5:3s-46-47;
DEVoTIoNAL READ1NG-Psalms lls:
9-16. 97-105.
/. characteristics Of Gods Word
FPS. 19:7.11).
The Psnlmist here sets forth six de-
scrlptive titles of Gods Word. six out
standing qualities, and six resultant
effects.
FIRST GROUP
I. Title: 1.-THE Law Of the Lord"
". y.
BY this is meant the fundamental
principles which God as a moral being
reveals to the cOnsciences of men as
binding upon the soul. These are
everywhere discernible in the Bible.
2. Quality: "Perfeet" ". y.
1t is free from omissions and re-
dundancies. Being perfect, there
should be no adding to or taking away
from. To do so is most perilous (Rev.
22:19, 19). 1t Is perfect as a moral
code, and 1t perfectly accOmplishes
mans salvation.
8. Effect: "%convertins the Soul"
". y.
Convert means to restore. Man Is
continually wandering away from God.
The practical effect of the law Of God
Is to turn men to God himself, right
CUISINES and holiness. The mighty and
only instrument used in the salvation
of souls Is the Word Of God. 1t Is
quick and powerful (Heb. 4:12). It
restores our b%ackslidings also. The
daily study of it is necessary.
SECOND GROUP
I. Title: 1.-THE Testimony Of the
Lord" ". y.
1t is the witness which God bears as
to his attributes, and against mans
sins.
2. Quality: "Sure" ". y
1t is plain and infallible. We can
repose in 1t our interests for time and
eternity. In a world of doubt and I'M
certainty, it is a blessed thing to have
that which is SURF to rest upon.
3. Effect: making Wise the Sim
Pile" ". y.
The simple are those who have hum
BILE, open and %teachable minds. Things
which are hidden from the wise and
prudent are revealed unto babes. How
true it Is that those who with open
minds feed upon the Word of God are
fortified against the devices of the
devil which sweep the worldly-wise
from their feet.
THIRD GROUP
I. Title: 1.-THE Statutes Of the Lord"
" 81.
These are the principles or charges
which the Lord gives to us all, to fit
us to rightly perform the duties which
the different relations of life make
obligatory upon us.
2. Quality: Fright" ". 81.
They are from the righteous God
who knows our nature and circum.
stances. They are absolutely just and
equitable.
3. Effect: %"ReJoicing the Heart" ".
81.
The Word Of God not only saves but
makes happy. The high moral prin-
ciples of Gods Word cause the heart
to exult. The true heart r~ejOices In
justice and equity. 1t ~rejOices when
the weak is defended and the oppres-
sOr Is rebuked.
FOURTH GROUP
1. Title: 1.-THE Commandment Of the
Lord" ". 81.
This brings into view the personal
God who stands back of his law to en-
force its demands-tO require Obedi-
ence to It's precepts.
2. Quality: "Pure" ". 81.
1t is free from deceit and error. On
every page Is the evidence Of straight
forward sincerity. No sinister motives
are to be found or suspected. Every
demand made upon man Is for his OWL,
not Gods good.
8. Effect: "E%nIishtenins the Eyes"
". 81.
The effect of Gods law Is to give
Liuu dDliltys HUI ohy T" uuuCI-
stand his love and salvation, but to be
wise as to the things about him.
FIFTH GROUP
1. Title: 1.-THE Fear Of the Lord" ".
81.
Reading the Word of God produces
reverential fear In the heart Of the
2. Quality: "cIean" ". 81.
1t is not only clean In itself, but
sanctifies the heart Of those who re-
ceive 1t.
8. Effect: "Enduring Forever" ". o..
The life and relationship founded
Upon his law abide forever.
SIXTH GROUP
I. Title: "The Judgments Of the
Lord" ". 81.
By this is meant the sentences pro-
nOunced by Gods Word.
2. Quality: "True and Righteous"
". 81.
The penalties prescribed by God
are true, conformable to the intuitive
moral sense of man.
3. Effect: "Serve as Warnings and
Bring Reward" ". 11).
If the warnings be needed, ship
upon life's sea will be pre-
Besides God pays a wage
for obedience to his laws. Goodness is
profitable unto all, having the promise
Of the life that now is, and that which