Cleveland County herald., 1920-10-28
IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL S[INIlSYSQDOL
 LESSON tBy REV. P. B. FITZWATER, D. D., Teacher of English Bible in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago)
 Co, 1920 Western Newspaper Union)
LESSON FOR OCTOBER 31
HEW DOWN THE CORRUPT TREE WORLDS TEMPERANCE
 SUNDAY.
LESSON TFXT-Matt. 7:13-29.

GOLDEN TEXT-Every tree that bring eth not forth good fruit is hewn down. and cast into the fre.-Matt 7:19. PRIMARY TOPIC-Good Trees and Bad | Trees.
 JUNIOR TOPIC-A Sharp AK for Cor rupt Tree
 INTERMEDIATE AND SENIORTOPIC The Fruits of the Liquor Traffic YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC Complete Destruction of the Liquor Traffic
 The king having completed the enun- citation of the laws of the kingdom, makes application as follows:
 l. Entrance Into the Kingdom Urged. (vv. 13, 14),
 There are two ways only before each one-life and death,, heaven and he'll The grand incentive held out is that it is the way to life. He just as plainly declares that the gate affording an entrance is straight and the way mar row. But while it is straight and narrow, it is an open gate, and all are invited to enter. Though the gate that leads to eternal life be straight and the way narrow in the beginning. 1t broadens out in every respect until the fullness of life is realized. On the other hand, the way which at first seems broad and pleasant becomes the way,of the most abject slavery and linn itation.
 II. Warnings Against False Teach CTS (vv 15-20).
 l. Their real existence (y. 15). Ever since God has had a people, false prophets and teachers have appeared among them. That they appear every where need not at all surprise us, for Christ foretold that such should be the case (Matt. 24:1D.
 2. Their nature {v. 15). CD They are hypocritical. The Devil does his ing as an angel of light GIT Cor II :14 15.) His ministers appear in this way and turn people from the narrow to the broad way. If the evil one would ap- pear as he really is, his success would not be great From the day when he appeared to Eve in the garden un- til this present time, his success has been due to his ability to deceive (2) 1 They are destructive This is suggest ed by their being ravening wolves. It is when the wolf is in sheep's clothing that he does his most destructive work It is so today. False teachers are do- ing their most deadly work while pre- tending to be loyal to the Bible and to Jesus Christ.
 3. The unfailing test (vv. 16-1S). "By their fruits ye shall know them" Every tree bears its own kind of fruit. Nature is memorable in her laws as to this. One may search the universe in vain for an exception to this law. It is equally true in the spiritual world There is vital connection between the faith of the heart and the fruit of the life. That which comes out in the conduct was first in the heart. A right heart is essential to right conduct.
 4. Their ultimate end (v. 19). All false teachers shall be finally punished by being cast into the fire. Although God has infinite patience and bears long, he will see to it that this work does not go on forever.
 III. The Dangers of Empty Profes- sion (vv. 21-23).
 l. Merely calling Christ Lord" will not answer for doing his will.
 2 One may even do supernatural works and not be saved (vv. p, 23).
 Not all supernatural works are di vine There is a supernatural world of evil It is the business of every believer to test the spirits q John 4 I, 9.
 8. Separation from God (v 23). You may be Sunday school teacher or preacher, and even perform many mighty works. as casting out devils. healing the sick, and yet hear from Jesus Christ. the King, the awful dec laration 'T never knew you, depart from me-"
 w. The One and Only Safe Way (vv. 24-29).
 l. Hear the sayings of Christ (v. 24). To do this you must give atten- ton to reading the word of God. Avail yourself of every means at your con- mand to become acquainted with God,
 ?. Do what Christ commands (vv. 24- 29). One must put to practice Christ's teachings. Hearing and doing the teachings of Christ is building upon the solid rock. Christ Jesus, the Rock of Ages, is the only right founda- ton upon which to build. Such build- ing can never be destroyed by flood and storm Hearing and not doing Christ's sayings is building upon the sand. which in the time of the storm of Gods wrath and judgment will be utterly destroyed Obedience must fol- low hearing Christ.