The Bible as an Educator (Continued) “When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.” Chapter 17—Poetry and Song “Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.” The earliest as well as the most sublime of poeticContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #35”
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It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #27
The Bible as an Educator “When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.” Chapter 13—Mental and Spiritual Culture “By knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.” For the mind and the soul, as well asContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #27”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 7
“Beware of false prophets.”—Matthew 7:15. Teachers of falsehood will arise to draw you away from the narrow path and the strait gate. Beware of them; though concealed in sheep’s clothing, inwardly they are ravening wolves. Jesus gives a test by which false teachers may be distinguished from the true. “Ye shall know them by theirContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 7”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 6
“Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life.”—Matthew 7:14. In the time of Christ the people of Palestine lived in walled towns, which were mostly situated upon hills or mountains. The gates, which were closed at sunset, were approached by steep, rocky roads, and the traveler journeying homeward at theContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 6”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 5
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.”—Matthew 7:12. On the assurance of the love of God toward us, Jesus enjoins love to one another, in one comprehensive principle covering all the relations of human fellowship. The Jews had been concerned about what they shouldContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 5”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 4
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”—Matthew 7:7. To leave no chance for unbelief, misunderstanding, or misinterpretation of His words, the Lord repeats the thrice-given promise. He longs to have those who would seek after God believe in Him who is ableContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 4”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 2
“Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye?”—Matthew 7:3. Even the sentence, “Thou that judgest doest the same things,” does not reach the magnitude of his sin who presumes to criticize and condemn his brother. Jesus said, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not theContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 2”