McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-07-12
LESSON FOR JULY IA
REeplNc GODS WORD.

| LESSON TExT-Psalms 1s:7-11; Acts 9:
1850
GOLDEN TExT-Ye shall know the
ruth, and the truth shall make you free
| John S:22.
| ADDITIONAL MATERIAL FOR
rEACHERS-Psalms 1881: 1886; Pro-
verbs 1913; Isaiah SSH; John 6:3s-i6-47;
| Romans 1874.
DEVOTIONAL READING Psalms l1s;
| E16, 97-106.
| !. characteristics Of Gods Word
FPS. 10 :7-1D.
The Psalmist here sets forth six de-
scriptive titles of Gods Word, six out
standing qualities, and six resultant
| effects.
FIRST GROUP
I. Title: "The Law Of the Lord"
| ". y.
BY this is meant the fundamental
principles which God as moral being
| reveals to the consciences of men as
binding upon the soul. These are
everywhere discernible In the Bible.
2. Quality: perfect" ". 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 Grew.
22:18. 19). 1t is perfect as moral
code, and 1t perfectly acc0mplishes
mans salvation.
3. Effect: "converting 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
eousness and holiness. The mighty and
only instrument used In the salvation
of souls is the Word of God. 1t is
quick and powerful (Heb. Alp. 1t
restores our backslidings also. The
daily study of 1t is necessary.
SECOND GROUP
1. Title: "The Testimony of the
Lord" ". y.
It 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 world of doubt and I'M
certainty, it is a blessed thing to have
that which is sure to rest upon.
8. Effect: making Wise the Sim
pie" ". 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 1t 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: "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.
8. Effect: "Rejoicins 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 rejoices In
justice and equity. 1t rejoices when
the weak is defended and the oppres-
sor is rebuked.
FOURTH GROUP
I. Title: HThe 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 Its precepts.
z. Quality: HPurs" ". 81.
It 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 own.
not Gods good.
.. Effect: "EnIiohtenin0 the Eyes"
| ". 81.
The effect Of Gods law Is to give
man ability. not only to under
stand his love and salvation. but to be
wise as to the things about him.
FIFTH GROUP
I. Title: AThe Fear Of the Lord" ".
o..
Reading the Word Of God produces
| reverential fear In the heart Of the
reader.
2. Quality: Aclsan" ". o..
It Is not only clean In itself, but
sanctifes the heart Of those who ~
| ceive It.
s. 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: @Trus and Righteous"
". %.
The penalties prescribed by God
are true, comfortable to the intuitive
moral sense of man.
8. Effect: "serve 40 Warnings and
Bring Reward" ". 11).
II the warnings be needed, ship
wrecks upon life's sea win be pre-
vented. Besides God pays wage
for obedience to his laws. Goodness Is
profitable unto all, having the promise
Of the life that now is, and that which
Is to come.
| n. A Notable Example Of Bible