The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-06-18
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christianity Transforming the so
cial order" Is another way Of statinI
the topic. That there are many evil
In the social order, goes without say
ing. Let US enumerate a few Of them
Divorce, impurity, dance, gambling
immodest films, Sabbath dissertation
excessive pleasure seeking, intoxicat
ing drink, and many others.
1t is evident that there is plenty O.
work for all who are concerned for thu
good of society. How can we best hell
in this work? AS is the case in all
Christian work, first get right your
self. This is indispensable. The I'M
clean can never make others clean. We
must be consistent If we expect to
have any influence. We have not
space to discuss the remedy for these
separately, so must be general in our
suggestions First we must be con-
victed that the thing is evil either in
its nature or in its tendency. A thor
ough study Of the subject is important
to qualify one to effect a reform.
Again reason is more effectual than
denunciation. You must make the in
dividual you wish to affect feel that
your motives are benevolent, that you
are acting the part Of friend. We
are speaking now Of individual work
for individuals. Furnish the one in
error with literature on the subject.
There is an abundance of 1t on all of
these evils, prepared by the ablest
writer's in the land. Hunt for it till
you find it, then spend some Of your
own money to get it, though much of
it can be had free
There are organizations for the pur-
pose Of correcting most of the evils
You will do well to align
with them. Organization is
necessary to accomplish great re-
'orms. See what has been done in this
way for the overthrow of the liquor
rafflc, duelling and other evils. The
,reation of sentiment against an evil
S the first and all-important step.
This is done by agitation. A word
Iropped produces thought, thought
PRODUCED conviction, conviction leads
o action.
Again one must believe that these
wills can be eliminated. 1t will take
ime and patient effort, and we must
e willing to make the effort, inspire
y sublime faith in final victory. We |
1ust always remember that God is OF
he throne of the universe, and that
lie is as much concerned about The
eople of this planet as any part CT
lis dominions. We must rely upon
lis leadership and efficiency. Thu
,ork is His. We are only helpers, b'
fsuch importance that God cannot
ucceed without our aid, at least He
as never promised to do these thinHs
ycept through us. Without this faith
/ God we will fail; with it we a. e
ound to succeed While we naturally
'atch for results of our work, We
lust not be discouraged If we see
one, but work on in faith. KNOWING
lat our labor is not in vain in Il @
ord. A reviewing of the past history
! civilization will reveal to us vast
rogress, all of which was achieved
trough long, untiring effort, undcr
ost discouraging circumstance.
,ainst stubborn and determined or
,sition. by men and women of faith.
ut yourself in line with these heroes
i'd heroines, and become an INNER
l.. Your name may not be known en-
nth, but it will be on the honor roll
the skies, and read by all who are
washed in the blood of the Lamb"
life thus spent is not in vain. IN
,lping God to work out His purposes
e become a part of His government
Id will become inheritors Of all
ings. These opportunities are omen
all. God has a place and work