Evening journal., 1918-07-05
WEEKLY TOPIC
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SOCIETY ITEMS
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CITY AND STATE UNIONS

Topic; "All for Christ-Our Abilities
Matt. 25; written by Mr.. J. II. Van
Horn.
"The use or misuse Of our abilities
depends upon the measure OF our faith
fullness. While we are waiting for
Christs coming we should also work
not what 5 sometimes narrowly spOk-
en- OF as Christian work" All work
should be Christian work, II IL be done
"ss to the Lord"
We speak OF "man Of ability" or
an liable man" meaning man able 10
do more than most people can. This
is Incorrect, as a man that is able tn
write his name or speak a word Is
an able man. He really is a talented
man for God has given 10 every man
certain ability. and according to his
several ability God entrusts respon-
slblllty Talents are not merely gifts
but responsible trusts. There is no
respect OF persons in appointing these
trusts or awards. for IL would not be
kind TO the man OF small ability 10
make him responsible for more than
he can undertake easily. The weak
est is therefore at no disadvantage, for
he may not only do as well as the
strongest. but in the measure Of his
fsithfulness, even do better
We may note that the first two ser
wants in the parable were each award
ed In the same manner although was
such a difference in their abilities; but
their faithfulness TO their several abil-
ities made them equal.
The third servant neglected TO sieze
his opportunity. He was so humble
or modest that he was even afraid
10 try using the talent or ability given
him, so he laid 10 carefully away and
thus Il became useless. Unused powers
fall into paralysis and death, therefore,
the talents unused will be taken from
us because Of our lack Of faith in our
Lord 10 help us shoulder our respon-
sibilities, and we cannot enter into the
fullness Of 1.-The Joy Of the Lord"
Let us thank God for our opportu-
mites.
Next Sundays topic will be written
by Mr.. Frank Mitchell. secretary OF
the Y. NJ. C. a.
Why do we withhold our abalities In
Christian work? Whether our abilities
be great or small we should use them.
We must not despair because we can
not do the big things but we should
do what we can. We cannot all preach
or deliver addresses. but we can speak
lust a word for Christ whenever we
hsve an opportunity. Remember what
Nr. Wilbur Smith said about the Still
Small Voice?
II we ever hope to he successful in
life we must first start by doing the
little things, in other words we must
start at the bottom OF the ladder ana
80 up step by step. Let us keep In
mind the widow who put in the treas
ury OF the church all that she hsd. IL
was only a little mite but she put u
10 good use. Are we ooing thisfa
The fisherman whom Christ called 70
bacome his disciples were not consid-
cred 20 be men OF ability, but when
christ called them 10 follow Him they
left all and followed Him. Just so Is
Christ calling us today 10 follow Him
and 10 use the ability we have, great
or small.
As usual the Christian Endeavorers
had a splendid meeting last sunday
evening Dr.. Irwlns address was en-
Dyed by all and among the strong points
he brought out was the fact that Chris
tlan Endeavor Is interdenOminational
we meet as one body Of Christians.
Every Endeavorer who was absent
from the meeting surely missed a gresl
treat. because It was a huge success
surely everybody knew about II De
cause there was lots Of notice given.
we are told some OF our societies were
odd fellws and held their own local
meeting Next time, please don't do
that but ioin in with the city union.
Someone has said that the shipyard
men and other men who are working
srch long hours all week need a change
on sunday. We agree that they need
TIE proper kind Of a change and con
cert such as we had the other evening
Il would seem is the proper kind.
Our friends from the railroad shops
surely did entertain us royalty the