Evening journal., 1918-09-06

Tonic. "Ttng conscience anu
Trained Rv Science" Prov. 20: q
Ps. 81: i-fs tten by an Endeavorer.
"ConsicencMhat is conscienceP II
Is the felinest one should do right,
but n doest tell us how we may
do right 'order that we may do
right our clcence must be educated
30 know riefrom wrong. Men, today,
think diffetly than they did years
ago, simpbecRuse their conscience
has been tned that way.
Let us h as an example Of the way
consciencs playing a part In the
world thsloon. Years ago men did
not see wrong in intoxicants, but
their evehave been opened because
their so,,have come TO realize what
an evil rs. It Is necessary then 10
train thelnsclence II the soul is to see
the wro.
We Ik TO our minister to help
train OF otconscience. to show us right
from w,ng. Just so the Junior En-
deavore looks 20 US to help train
Alright. re we setting a good example
Man ! not conscious OF his wrong
oftenties unless someone tells him
why is wrong. Therefore, the re-
sponsflity rests upon US to try to
make he appeal for right strong ana
forced.
Tn greatest trainer Of the conscience
is Gfs word. God speaks 10 US
throxh His word and we know His
words true and will guide us Alright.
Righ| doing brings happiness, fearless
,essH fo,-. hut wrong always brings
punshment.
W1at we need is 10 have the right re-
Iatihship with God. This relationship
ls fund through studying Gods word
and PRAYER. II we let God guide US
we are bound 10 do right.
Here is a little motto for us TO re-
member: BE downright, upright. in
right. outright and alright II we
do this we are sure OF being right
Next sundays topic will be written
bv Caleb E. Burchenal, attorney. who
writes a clear article and one that IS TO
the point. Everyone should read u.
When we read Of the awful things
that are taking place today, not only
in Europe but practically all over the
world. we begin TO think some people
do not have such a thing as a conscl-
once. But on the other hand It shows
what the outlook is for the one trained
by conscience only.
Let us think about the life OF the
APOSTLE Paul. In his youth he was
not aware that he had a conscience
because he was trained to prosecute
the Christians, but then look at the
contrast when his eyes became opened
and he became aware that God wanted
him 10 be one OF His servants. HIS
life was changed entirely. BY reading
me story Of his life and his conV
we ind the difference in mans conscl-
ence before IL was allowed the light
and after he had permitted God to come
into his life.
When we have been tempted 70 90
something. that we feel would give us
Measure. have we not heard the voice
within rs saving. No? We can most
aivyavs he sure then that we should not
40 it. Let us have the courage 70 stanu
firm when we feel that we are IN the
right. II you are the only one IN the
crowd who stands for the right don
let the crowd sway you. but stand up
for the cause which YOU represent.
Our nation is looked upon the world
over as a truly Christian nation. Let
ne watch our step at this particular
crisis. because now is the time that we
must stand firm. When the call TOT
action IN this great warfare comes lei
ms be ready TO answer It II we are
truly backing our President let us re-
what he told the first delega-
tion Of ministers that visited him and
nlaced themselves at his service: Go
bac. 10 YOUR churches and keep thC
moral az America high" The respon
slbIllty rests upon the Christian to Try
10 train the mind Of the youth TO d'
right Is there anything more sad thal
10 see a dear little innocent child grow