_THE HIGHEST DIGNITY OF MAN_ ‘Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us.’ Ephesians 5:1 We can follow God in love. In this ability our highest dignity as men resides, because this allies us perfectly to God, as children to a father. Let us... [ Continue Reading ]
_REDEEMING THE TIME_ ‘Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.’ Ephesians 5:16 We find the words, ‘redeeming the time,’ occurring twice in the Epistles of St. Paul. They mean—when literally translated—‘buying up the opportunity.’ The text addresses itself to Christian people. It is intende... [ Continue Reading ]
_AN EVERYDAY EXHORTATION_ ‘Husbands, love your wives.’ Ephesians 5:25 This exhortation was never more needed than in the present day. The decay of home life is due to the loosening of the marriage tie, and this in turn is the result of a want of that true heart affection which is the great secret... [ Continue Reading ]