“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” – John 12:32 If [the poor living in the slums] ever become industrious and self-supporting, very many must have assistance, encouragement, and instruction. There are multitudes of poor families for...
“…To him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.” – Proverbs 11:18 In the great cities are multitudes who receive less care and consideration than are given to dumb animals. Think of the families herded together in miserable tenements, many of them...
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8 The tempted one needs to understand the true force of the will. This is the governing power in the nature of man—the power of decision, of choice. Everything...
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” – 2 Corinthians 5:21 Many who are drawn to Christ will not have moral courage to continue the warfare against appetite and passion. But the worker must...
“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” – 1 Corinthians 1:18 In dealing with the victims of intemperance we must remember that we are not dealing with sane men, but with those who for the...
“For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.” – Matthew 18:11 Every true reform has its place in the work of the gospel and tends to the uplifting of the soul to a new and nobler life. …Earnest effort should be made in behalf of those who are in bondage to...
