Supposing
one were traversing a dense wood at night, frightened at shadows, startled by perplexing sounds, fearful of snares, would it not be definitely encouraging and reassuring if a wise and calm companion were walking just ahead of one, all the way?
Whoever
carefully studies Paul's marvelous letters to the Christian brotherhood is sure to be impressed with the extraordinary conviction which he had gained of the omnipresence of God, of divine protection available to mankind, and of immortality.
Nothing
is more essential to the well-being of men than a true concept of God, for nothing can compare with the truth about God in its power to influence them.
The
word "exchange" means giving up one thing in order to receive another; and in the business world equity rightly requires that a just equivalent should accompany this exchange.
Mortals
are constantly confronted with the necessity of making decisions as to the particular course they will take, as to the methods they will pursue, and as to the means of accomplishing desired ends.
In
Matthew's Gospel it is said that "great multitudes followed him [Jesus], and he healed them all;" and it is also recounted therein that "when he [the Master] had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.