The Omaha guide., 1934-05-09
THE CHURCH INQUIRY COLUMN
By
Madeline E. Sterling.

Carefully searching the events Of history from the
beginning OF civilization up to the present time, we find
that man has always recognized the existence of a superb
or being or a God who represents the beginning and end Of
all things.
To us, who enjoy the blessings Of education and in
telligence, this is God, in the three blessed persons of the
Holy Trinity, God, the father, God the Son and God the
Holy Ghost. To the heather, or those living in gross ignor-
ance of Gods revelation to man, God is replaced by the
Sun the Moon, a Volcano, drputing smoke and lava, or
again it may be some image of wood, stone or precious
metal.
This; Unborn recognition of a creator and superior be-
ing has been the cause of mans unconscious love and fear
of God from the beginning, and it has been the cause of the
questions that have been in his mind as far back as history
dates. "WHP am | here" who made this world in which
I live? !" Who, or what is responsible for the constant ro-
tation for seasons, and the continual mystery Of life and
death, that comes on from day to day." How long shall
l live, and what becomes of me, or where shall l go when
| die?"
These are some Of the principal questions that
have burned, like a glowing fire in the hearts of all genera
tons, and what is the answer? God! God, in all his
power, wisdom and divinity, answers every question that
we may ask. 1t is Gods own purpose that we are here, II
is God whom we recognize as creator and perpetuator OF
all things and at his will we are taken from this life on
earth, to life everlasting. In answering the last question
God has given us the opportunity to exercise the ABILITY
Of our own will and reason. What becomes of us after
death is a matter for us to decide here, and now, hy the
use of our christian privileges. sometimes think that il
Christianity could be purchased at a price, ranging IN
scale with our possession Of worldly goods it would be far
more popular. Humanity, as a whole, seem strangely IN
different to the things that are so abundantly free and true
appreciation is never felt until the abundance IS lost Tor
ever. Did you ever hear the old adage, that, you never
miss the water till the well goes dry" So that saying
may be applied to christianity and the blessing OF COD.
We shall never realize how Negligent, how slotn1ul, or
how unworthy of the graces of God we have been, until
death summons US and we stand, face to face with our
Creator and hear the words that will pronounce our
doom. And what are those words?-"Depart from me, |
know We not?" and Enter into the kingdom, that has
been prepared for you" In your case and IN MY case,
which shall it be that we will hear? that depends upon
how Christians faith has been exercised IN TINS worlo.
We have had Cleanup week in our city streets,
alleys and vacant places, now suppose we have a clean
NO" Of our hearts. Uproot the weeds Of sloth, jealousy
and deceit. do away With the rubbish Of hatred. malice
and revenge and shovel out the ashes of sin and corrupt
living. Let in the sunlight Of Gods grace, and allow the
flowers Of purity Of heart, love Of your neighbor, and the
worship of God to grow abundantly IN the garoen 0 l your
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