The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-09-17

Read Romans L. SIUNS
2, 3, 9-21. E..
The letter to the Romans, II
common with most of PaupS writ
ings, contains an exposition OF
Christian teaching followed by
exhortation to Christian conduct
The doctrinal element predoml-
mates in the first IL chapters; the
practical element pervadeS the
remainder of the epistle. The sec
ond portion opens with a state
ment of the principles and prac-
tice of right living.
SECRETS OF CHRISTIAN
Live Right Godward Christian
character unveils the secret or
Christian living. Nothing short OF
entire conservation to God car
produce an upright life in all re-
iations. Hence, the great duty OIL
presenting our bodies TO God, a
sacrifice which is not forced but
voluntary. not Intangible but
physical, not dead but living, not
defective but holy, not hypOerltl-
cal but acceptable to God, and not
irrational but reasonable. The m
centive is first PERSONAL be-
seech YOU" then dOctrinal -
"TherefOre," referring to the
great truths preceding; and IL
nalIy divine, for the "mercies or
Cod pull upward. The cOnse-
Grated body under such incentive
must react the worldly model
which conforms to selfish princi-
niles. and adopt the divine model
which by spiritual transformation
and mental cleansing enables one
to regulate his life by the will OF
God.
SPIRIT OF CHRISTIAN LIVING
Live Right Selfward. Christian
conservation requires the spirit OF
Christian living. One must there
tore evauate himself accurately.
He must think of himself; ne may
be entitled to think of himself
highly; but he must not think OF
himself more highly than he ought
10 think. That is, he must not
value himself unduly.' He must
avoid the self-conceit that initiates
and the Self-depreciation that
dwarfs. The warning of the
apostle is needed. Timely also Is
his exhOrtation Ito make a sober
estimate in accordance with the
degree of faith God has allotted
10 each one" Weymouth. When
one thus gauges his capacity he
will not only get his own measure
rs an instrument in Gods hands,
but he will develop his powers and
direct them to the best advan-
tage. He will make out of him
self the best Christian he can and
keep himself in good form for ms
largest possible service.
SERVICE OF CHRISTIAN
LIVING
Live Right MAYNARD. Christian
conduct exhibits the service OF
Christian living. Put love in the
center-a love that is clear as a
crystal and clean as a Snow-tlHe
and see how life is lifted by 1t.
Love goodness with such ardOr that
the soul will revolt at all wicked
ness. Love good people with
thoughtful. tenderness so that
without effusiveness, but with dis
elimination we may honor them.
Love the post of duty so that dill
igence will be pleasurable. Love
the Lords work 50 that we may
put a fervent spirit into his SerV-
ice. Love the bright side of things
so that we may rejoice at least IN
hope, and cultivate patience II
nothing more in tribulatiOn, and
find always a ready refuge i
PRAYER. Love the opportunity of
doing good so that help and hos
pitality may abound and brighten
the path of life. Love the thought
less who taunt and hate, so that
they may be won to better things.
Love the moods of men, so that
smiles and tears may serve on
occasion. Love the discordant, so
that harmony may be restored.
Love the lowly without concelt or
condescension. Love the public
welfare so that all men will honor
things honorable. Love even your
enemy so that, leaving vengeance
to God, you may burn him with
the live Goals of kindness and con-
quer his evil with your good.
PRACTICE CHRISTIAN LIVING
CD The Life of Sacrifice.
your bodies a living sacrifice"
Surrender the body to God. Be a
living victim upon the altar OF
service. God wants all there is, of
US. Can he nave it?
(2) The Life of Development.
"Be We transformed" The body
when surrendered is stained, self
ish, sinful. But when indwelt by
the Holy Spirit it becomes divine
" changed and improved. Let
Christ come into your heart.
90 The Life of Love. LET love
be without hypocrisy" Pure af-
lection is too rare. Most loves
are tainted or twisted. The true
lover is not a mask-wearer. Hy-
pocrisy goes with hate, not with
love.
(4) The Life of Discrimina-
ton. "Abhor-cleve." Discern
the infinite distance between evil
and good. Then abhOr the one and
cleave to the other. There is no
tenable ground between.
(5) The Life of Diligence.
mot slothful-fervent-serving.
Lazines sand Christianity are not
compatible. A cold heart bellies a
warm profession. Activity ought
to be synonymous with service.
(66) The Life of Perseverance.
ain hope-in tribulation-in pray
en-" Spasmodic goodness is a
meteor, not a sun or star with
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