We like to see animals enjoy their food, especially when they have been working hard. The three horses in our picture are hungry; we hope they will be given more food and be treated kindly. Each one seems to be eating quietly, and not trying to get the others’ portion. But this is not always true with animals; we often see them quarrel and fight to get what belongs to the other.
Do boys and girls ever act this way? How naughty it is for little brothers and sisters to fuss and quarrel over the same toy or something good to eat. Each heart is naturally so very, very selfish, that it wants to please itself, rather than the other child, Even tiny folks should he taught to give up to one another.
Christian boys and girls ought to be interested in the welfare of others. The happiest people are those whose thoughts are not centered upon themselves, but who are really anxious to do for others in Jesus’ name.
Are you interested in knowing that your associates are saved? Do you seek to comfort those in need, by words and deeds that are Christlike? Think what the loving Saviour has done and is doing for you, dear children, and surely it will bring forth love from your heart to Him and others.
ML 03/24/1940