The Cordova daily times., 1919-01-11
MANSCAPACITY TO PREPARE
 FOR ETERNITY
GA sermon written by Rev. A. G, Shriver, pastor Presby-
 terian ChurCh)

MANS SURPRISES.-Matt. 26.22
 The scene of our text is laid in the upper room at Jerusalem. Jesus and his disciples are engaged in holy communion service, and as the end drew near Jesus said, "NcTily I say unto you that one of you shall betray me and began every on" of them to say unto Him. Lord is it ?" This in. worth considering. It shows mans ca pacity to sin, to serve and to enter eternity The Bible says: Every man has sinned and come short of the glory of God Under proper circum- stances these seeds of sin will sprOut and bear fruit regardless of our early training or protection in youth. Judas was trained as few children are to- day. yet blacker crime never stained the pages of history than that of Judas.
 l. Mans Capacity to Sin
 Since the fall of man in Eden his powers of resistance have been weak encd and he finds Satan too strong an enemy for him to master Man is surprised to know to what extent he may go in doing evil whether it be thought, word or deed. This is seen in the plans of a bank robber, mur dcrer a forger. Every point has been carefully thought out beforehand. Shakespeare knew well mans capacity to sin In "Slas Marner" we see the seeds of sin burst forth. In every rank and file we see mans capacity to sin whether the sin be great or small.
 II. Mans Capacity for Service
 Jesus said to the disciples, Ye did not choose me but l choose you to be my witnesses and to present the plan of salvation to man. Each man and woman has great service to render God in usherinig in the king dom of God. God chose Noah to save race: Moses to deliver a people: Paul 10 plant churches: Luther to clean the church; Carey, Morrison and Livingston to carry gospel to the h"athen. and he chose Moody to preach Christ to us Sturgeon said: God can save the world without me but when He said I could help | praised Him." After a great battle Napoleon struck off medal bearing these words: x was there" Will you wear a medal on Judgment day bearing those words, as one who fought with Christ in His battle against sin here on earth?
 III. Mans Capacity for Eternity
 The Psalmist said, Thy years have no end" Isaiah said. God is the hahitant of eternity" Who is wait ing to receive those who have en- dured unto the end Jesus Christ will give eternal life to those who believe in His nam" Jesus said "I go to prepare a place for you" He is the way. the truth and the life tl' Sl dNt lN lilt NfNiibuit JD eternity. Where you spend eternity will depend upon your acceptance or rejection of Jesus Christ as your Savior from sin. No chance to make good after death. Man is wonderfully made; he is made in the moral and spiritual image of God. Why grovel in sin when you may be an heir to the riches of eter- nifty? k 1t |. Lord. who may possess that inherent qualification to tell the truth and live pure or commit crime equal in weight to that of Judas? Is it l. Lord, who may have the Opportu- nity to render the most valuable and acceptable service both to man and to God, or shall be a selfish stacker? k ii I, Lord. a creature of the dust. who have within myself soul with eternal potentialities. which may de. velop to enjoy those celestial realms. O. shall I neglect it and hurl that priceless treasure into the bOttomless pit of hell? What is man that thou art mindful of him?"