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Samuel Irenaus Prime was a Presbyterian minister in Ballston Spa, NY. Here he comments on a recipe for happiness from Philipians 4:11-13, being content in poverty or plenty. But he warns it would be awful to tell those who are suffering in great want to be content with what they have and not to provide any relief.
How can you avoid emptry truisms to others without any relief, and at the same time, hold to contentment for yourself?
David Thomas was a Congregationalist minister and editor of a preaching magazine. Jesus commanded his disciples to heal the sick, etc. (Matthew 10:8). Thomas notes that the removal of physical evils was part of the evangelical mission. This underscores the idea that the church, in its efforts, must be mindful of the temporal, bodily requirements of people.
Today, is this viewed as a distraction?
How can you propagate the Gospel?
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Thomas Watson, English Puritan, teaches on good works. Some flip out with “jealousy” when works are stressed, acting as if this were mere Catholic doctrine. But should we teach Jesus’ words, or fear men?
I’ve got those bruises, talking in conservative Lutheran circles.
How can you speak the truth as it is in Jesus?
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John Calvin, early #Calvinist, reflects on the Second Use of the Law. The destitute are under God’s protection. This fact causes restraint in those are tempted to commit wickedness against the poor, if there were no earthly resistance.
Today, would the burden of shame be placed in an entirely different place, that those who criticize wealth creators would need to fear the hand of God?
How can you respond favorably to God’s Law?
Charles Frederick Schaeffer, conservative Lutheran pastor and seminary professor, considers the example of the gifts of the wise men (Matthew 2:11) to baby Jesus. We have the same duty to give to relieve the poor and sustain teachers of the gospel.
Two duties together, stemming from the example of the wise men.
How can you consecrate a part of your property?
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Adolph Saphir was a Jewish Presbyterian missionary. Here he considers the implications of “Our Daily Bread” from the Lord’s Prayer. He just revels in the joys of the life of this service. I’d ruin it with a paraphrase.
I used a service to evaluate my Instagram posting.
ONE, many posts were flagged as “Hate.” Yeah, I was using inflammatory hashtags I disagreed with, like liberalsarestupid, to reach opponents. I now realize wasn’t productive, and may have led to IG de-emphasizing my posts: the shadowban.
TWO, on the other hand, nearly every post was flagged for use of divisive language, mostly were an objection to the original writer. But proclamation, indictment, has long been the message of the church, no?
Albert Barnes, Presbyterian minister, comments on idea humans made of one blood (Acts 17:26), and equal in the matter of salvation. Human philosophies set up favored ranks by blood. Any equality that seeped in came from Christianity.
Do we turn to Genesis for arguments about geology, or humanity? Would you want that refugee family bringing their kids to your Sunday School?
How can you live out “one blood”?
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Johannes Gerhard, Lutheran Scholastic, writes on love. Faith receives from God and charity gives to neighbor. God is love, (1 John 4:8); so where there is no charity, don’t believe that there is faith.
He’s not calling for a government program. He’s telling everyone that you don’t have to sit still when a bloke claims to have faith when there is no charity. This is so refreshing.
How can you showeth faith within?
Nicholas Ridley was a Protestant martyr. He says that during the old Catholic era, many neglected public provision for the poor needy folk: orphans and unemployed. Neglect is a “wayward”, a prodigal lifestyle. A greater “prodigality” was the gilding of stones in churches.
Are there any of these wrong priorities today, the flattering of friars and neglect of impotent needy folks?
How can you avoid prodigality?
