Bible Review V15: October 1916 - March 1918 - Iapsop.com

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BIBLE REVIEW
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countenance, and beneath it you read there is something
hideous hidden. It may be jealousy, hate, or suspicion of
some kind. The expression of his face reveals some
hidden thought, and you know that he is only waiting
for an opportunity to strike at the peace in your soul.
Such we find human nature in almost every walk of life.
If we desire to retain that peace which is of God, we
must be free, open and honest in our dealings with men.
Mankind in the present desturbing conditions of the
earth, breathes in an oppressive atmosphere, and an infiuence
of hate. Therefore be careful. Remember that
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little difference between two friends that produces a
dispute may become a war; and cause them to keep a
distance, and to withdraw from each other's society. If
you have had such a difference restore such a one to
friendship and love if you can; even tho he may be in
the wrong, it is your 'duty if you love peace to bring
your reasoning mind to a state of quiet submission, and
leave it to the Mighty One above to right that wrong, and
peace will never depart from you.
We sincerely pity one who is so unfortunate as to be
constantly wrangling over worthless and trivial matters,
and seeks only rebellion thru some biting jest, or faultfinding
remark, in order to retard the hope of another,
and to make him sick at heart. If you see anything that
is not good in another, "see twice as much as you speak
of;" or better still, if you can keep your tongue under'
control, you will at least not make him miserable by
wrecking his hope of attaining the peace and unity with
our Father in heaven.
St. John says: "Little children love one another." Yes,
do not make your brother miserable and annoy his life by
an unruly tongue. What is life without hope? If we
destroy lis ope that cruel accuser or avenger will be
sent against us to torment our soul.