THE young Christian so frequently looks in himself for brightness that we must remind him it is only as looking to Christ he can keep bright. There is no power in self which can possibly produce a bright state of soul. Occupation with self necessarily produces dullness, for in self there is no good thing. How did you receive Christ? we ask. By works, or by faith through grace? Now, as we received Christ, so must we walk in Him. It must be Christ for salvation, and Christ for progress; Christ for life, Christ for light and brightness. Day by day life's wear and tear, worries and trials, test where we are. The cross of Christ has proved what we are. We are spiritually in prosperity and brightness so far and no farther than Christ is strengthening us.