1. From what source comes the power to get wealth? “But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth,” Deuteronomy 8:18. 2. How may we honor God? “Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase,” Proverbs 3:9. 3. What [...]
1. Upon whom did Christ pronounce a blessing? “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God,” Matthew 5:8. 2. Did He not say the impure mind was a violation of the seventh commandment? “Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: but I [...]
1. In what way has the Lord spoken of covetousness? “And He said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth,” Luke 12:15. Covetous_”Inordinately desirous; excessively eager to obtain and possess; avaricious.”_Webster. 2. What showed this principle to be strong [...]
1. What direction is the righteous given to govern speech? “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth,” Ephesians 4:29. “But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation,” I Peter 1:15. 2. What precious promise is written for those who follow these directions? “To [...]
1. With what striking language does the apostle Peter close his writings? “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” II Peter 3:18. 2. In what way may grace and peace be multiplied to those who believe? “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of [...]
1. What commission did Christ give His disciples? “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost,” Matthew 28:19. 2. Before one is baptized, what is necessary for him to do? “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized [...]
1. Can we be holy on this earth? “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect,” Matthew 5:48. 2. Can we be without fault? “Be holy and without blame before Him [God] in love,” Ephesians 1:4. 3. Can the Church be holy and without blemish? “That He might present [...]
1. What warning is given in the Bible concerning unbelief? “Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God,” Hebrews 3:12. 2. Is it possible to please God without faith? “But without faith it is impossible to please Him; for he that cometh [...]
1. What spirit should accompany prayer? “And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses,” Mark 11:25. 2. Will God pardon the unforgiving? “But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your [...]
1. In what way has God dealt with penitent sinners? “He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities,” Psalm 103:10. 2. Why has He dealt thus with men? “Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him; for He knoweth our [...]