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THE TWO PATHS. Prov. iv. 10-19.
Commencing with the dawn of our lives, the beginning of our knowledge of right and wrong, we choose our own path in which we walk in this life. Two paths before each of us. The sin in our hearts will lead us in the path of DISOBEDIENCE, which through all its wanderings will lead at last to death and punishment.
Trace the steps in this "way of the wicked," writing them upon the board as in the diagram, enlarging and illustrating. The very first step in the "path of the just" is LOVE.
Trace the progressive steps, and refer to the passages of Scripture indicating them. The end of the two ways. Practical and personal enforcement of the lesson: in which path am I?
 Give familiar illustration of losing the way and taking the WRONG PATH. In order to reach our home we must get in the right way. Our heavenly home. But one right way - the "path of wisdom." Not to love God and keep His law is wicked and foolish. The path of wisdom leads to heaven. The path of folly takes us farther and farther from God. Need of getting into the right path, in youth.
- J.B. Phipps.
Concert Exercise.
WANTED FOR THE LORD'S SERVICE.
1. Men like Daniel, who dare to do right....Dan. vi. 10-16.
2. Men like Shadrach, ready to suffer..Ex. xx. 4,5;
.....................................Dan. iii. 4-7.
3. Men in authority, like Nehemiah's faith.
....................................Neh. xiii. 4-9.
4. Men like Isaiah, full of eloquence and fervor.
.....................................Isa. lv. 1-13.
5. Men of courage like Joshua................Num. xiv. 6-9;
......................................Josh. vi. 16.
6. Men like Elijah, bold to proclaim the truth.
...................................1 Kings xvii. 1.
7. Men like Paul, taught of the Spirit.......1 Cor. xii. 3.
8. Men like Timothy, zealous for the Lord...2 Cor. xvi. 10.
9. Men like the Bereans, gifted with wisdom.
..................................Acts xvii. 10,12.
10. Young men, like Jabez, who fear God.....1 Chron. iv. 10.
11. Young women, like gracious Ruth..........Ruth i. 16, 17.
12. Matrons, like the pious Shunamite.....2 Kings iv. 8, 13.
13. Fathers, like Abraham............Gen. xxii.; Prov.x. 21.
14. Brethren, like Aaron and Hur.............Ex. xvii. 9-12.
15. Sisters, who, like Mary, sit at Jesus' feet.
....................................Luke x. 38, 39.
16. Heads of families, like Caleb...Acts x. 2; Num. xiv. 24.
17. Wives, models in their lives..........Prov. xxxi. 10-31.
18. Mothers, like Hannah, consecrating their children.
......................................1 Sam. i. 10.
19. Maidens, taught of God..2 Kings v. 1-4,15; Prov. xv. 23.
20. Servents of Christ, like Barnabas........Acts xi. 22-26;
.......................................Acts ix. 27.
SOWING AND REAPING -- GAL. vi. 7.
SEED. HARVEST
Idleness...................................Poverty.
Unkindness.................................Unkindness.
Tippling...................................Drunkard's grave.
Profanity..................................God's curse.
Sinful life................................Wretched death.
Rejection of Jesus.........................Eternal death.
What are you sowing?
M.T.B.
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