The True Motive in Service “When thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are.”—Matthew 6:5. The Pharisees had stated hours for prayer; and when, as often came to pass, they were abroad at the appointed time, they would
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:30, 31.
Chapter Four – The True Motive in Service “Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them.”—Matthew 6:1, margin. The words of Christ on the mount were an expression of that which had been
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105. If we would work wisely and intelligently, our human passions, our hereditary and cultivated tendencies, must be brought under the control of a higher and
The Spirituality of the Law “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”—Matthew 5:48. The word “therefore” implies a conclusion, an inference from what has gone before. Jesus has been describing to His
The Spirituality of the Law “Love your enemies.”—Matthew 5:44. The Saviour’s lesson, “Resist not him that is evil,” was a hard saying for the revengeful Jews, and they murmured against it among themselves. But Jesus now made a still stronger
The Spirituality of the Law “Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”—Matthew 5:39, R. V. Occasions of irritation to the Jews were constantly arising from their
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The Spirituality of the Law “Swear not at all.”—Matthew 5:34. The reason for this command is given: We are not to swear “by the heaven, for it is the throne of God; nor by the earth, for it is the
The Spirituality of the Law “Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife?”—Matthew 19:3. Among the Jews a man was permitted to put away his wife for the most trivial offenses, and the woman was then at
The Spirituality of the Law “If thy right hand causeth thee to stumble, cut it off, and cast it from thee.”—Matthew 5:30, R. V. To prevent disease from spreading to the body and destroying life, a man would submit to
The Spirituality of the Law “Whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”—Matthew 5:28. The Jews prided themselves on their morality and looked with horror upon the sensual practices of
The Spirituality of the Law “Be reconciled to thy brother.”—Matthew 5:24. The love of God is something more than a mere negation; it is a positive and active principle, a living spring, ever flowing to bless others. If the love
Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save
The Spirituality of the Law “Everyone who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment.”—Matthew 5:22, R. V. Through Moses the Lord had said, “Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart…. Thou shalt not
Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away. Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I
The Spirituality of the Law “Except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.”—Matthew 5:20. The scribes and Pharisees had accused not only Christ but
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The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. Matthew 13:24, 25. How vain is the
The Spirituality of the Law “Whosoever … shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven.”—Matthew 5:19. That is, he shall have no place therein. For
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8. Satan is rallying his forces to contend with the advancing work. He would bring reproach upon the work
Chapter Three – The Spirituality of the Law “I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.”—Matthew 5:17. It was Christ who, amid thunder and flame, had proclaimed the law upon Mount Sinai. The glory of God, like devouring fire, rested
The Beatitudes “Ye are the light of the world.”—Matthew 5:14. As Jesus taught the people, He made His lessons interesting and held the attention of His hearers by frequent illustrations from the scenes of nature about them. The people had
The Beatitudes “Ye are the salt of the earth.”—Matthew 5:13. Salt is valued for its preservative properties; and when God calls His children salt, He would teach them that His purpose in making them the subjects of His grace is
The Beatitudes “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you.”—Matthew 5:11. Ever since his fall, Satan has worked by means of deception. As he has misrepresented God, so, through his agents, he misrepresents the children of God. The Saviour says,
The Beatitudes “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”—Matthew 5:10. Jesus does not present to His followers the hope of attaining earthly glory and riches, and of having a life free