Editorial

Pharisaical Righteousness vs. Christ’s Righteousness

Pharisaical Righteousness vs. Christ’s Righteousness. The religion of the Pharisees revolved around their pride in their own theoretical knowledge and external ceremonies. But it’s only by faith in God and a vital connection with Christ that we can become righteous.

Spiritual Self-Assessment

How important it is that we as believers avoid comparing ourselves with others and flattering ourselves into a lackadaisical state, forgetting the spiritual battle that must be overcome in God’s strength.

Five Hindrances to Spiritual Growth

Pride and selfishness as manifested in malice, guile, hypocrisy, envy, and evil speaking are some serious hindrances that need to be put away if we want to experience spiritual growth and make our calling and election sure.

A Heart-searching Work for Today

During the day of atonement, God’s people are to seek Him as never before in history, searching our hearts and allowing the sanctifying power of the Word to purify our souls in obedience to the present truth.

“Almost Discouraged”

Even the earthly father does not typically ridicule his infant child because of its weakness. Its very helplessness appeals to his sympathy. How much more, then, does our loving heavenly Father tenderly bow over us in compassion and pity! Why be dismayed?

To be One for Life

Marriage is a serious, God-given commitment and privilege to enjoy a union for life in harmony with the law of our beneficent, loving Father in heaven. The act of divorce followed by remarriage while either party is still living is plainly contrary to the evidence of Scripture.

The Dignity of Motherhood Part 1 of 2

What a tremendously high calling for women! It is the mother’s privilege to bless the world by her influence by complete surrender to God in the care and guidance of her children—and in doing this she will bring joy to her own heart as well.

The Effect of a Mother’s Prayers

Petitioning the throne of grace in behalf of our children brings results to a far greater extent than we tend to realize. Read this inspiring testimony of a doubting adult son whose heart was drawn back to Christ through the persistent prayers of his God-fearing mother!

Preparing for the Latter Rain Part 1 of 2

Now is the time to prepare spiritually for the most rewarding moment in history, symbolized by the refreshing showers that ripen the harvest. Through the power of the Holy Spirit poured out in fullness, God’s people are equipped to stand faithfully at their post of duty in taking the three angels’ messages to the world.

News

“The Most Precious Message”

The message of “Christ our Righteousness” is a truth presented in our seminars to prepare a people to be ready for the soon coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. It lays the glory of man in the dust and uplifts the risen Saviour as our only Source of strength in the Christian walk.

Children’s Corner

Picturing a Goal

Picturing a Goal. Even children can learn from how the great missionary William Carey motivated himself by preparing a homemade map and posting it on his wall—envisioning how the Lord would lead him to souls in need of the Gospel.