Article June 12, 1948 Issue

Signs of the Times

Love That Meets Human Needs

with contributions from J. Richard Sneed, William T. Ellis, Earl L. Douglass, George H. Holwager

J. Richard Sneed in a sermon in the Christian Herald New York, New York

A beggar lies at the gate of the temple called Beautiful, where Peter and John are entering to pray. Daily this cripple is carried to the place where he asks alms of those who approach the house of prayer. He pleads for a coin as these people pass through the gate. The two men pause, look upon him. ... Says Peter, "Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk."

However much the theologies preached within the temple may vary with the changing years, a fundamental test of their worth will be found in their application to the human problems represented by individuals pleading helplessly at the gate. Desiring to be not only hearers of the Word but doers as well, how can we help people effectively? Let us consider some general nontechnical principles which demonstrate themselves through men of good will.

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