OUR picture this week gives us a good representation of the beautiful mountain streams in Colorado, and shows a man standing fishing, which is quite common. There is another common thing; and that is boasting about what wonderful fishers they are; indeed, this is a common thing, especially, about fishing. Some who would not think of praising themselves about other things, will stoop so low as to praise themselves about fishing. The Scripture says,
“LET ANOTHER MAN PRAISE THEE, AND NOT THINE OWN MOUTH: A STRANGER, AND NOT THINE OWN LIPS.” Prov. 27:2
This verse is very important, as self-praise is very common, and it is very disgusting. One is not thought more of by others when he tells things in his own favor, although they may be true, but he is generally made fun of, behind his back. Then too it is a solemn thing for a Christian to praise himself, for it is disobedience to God’s Word: He may do many things for the Lord; be very kind to the poor; be very ready to give a helping hand wherever it is needed, but the Word of God. says,
“Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat, of rams.” 1 Sam. 15:22.
May we who know the Lord, be careful to obey the Word of God, not only in this particular verse, but whatever He tells us to do.
May those who have not yet accepted Christ as their Saviour, obey the following verses first,
“God now commandeth all men everywhere to repent.” Acts. 17:20.
“This is the work of God that ye believe on Him whom He hath sent.” John 6:29.
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