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The Bible Shows
the Way to True Happiness
I have rejoiced in the
way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. . . . I will delight myself
in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. Ps. 119:14-16
The Bible presents to our view the
unsearchable riches and immortal treasures of heaven. Man's strongest impulse
urges him to seek his own happiness, and the Bible recognizes this desire and
shows us that all heaven will unite with man in his efforts to gain true
happiness. It reveals the condition upon which the peace of Christ is given to
men. It describes a home of everlasting happiness and sunshine, where no tears
nor want shall ever be known.
That blessed book will teach you to be
honest, temperate in all things, frugal, industrious, truthful, and upright. Its
counsels heeded will make you a faithful companion of youth, giving you an
influence that will ever lead upward, to purity of character; an influence that
will lead away from sin, into paths of righteousness.
Will such a life be without enjoyment?
Ah, no! It will be full of comfort, full of satisfaction, because you are
bringing heaven into your life, peace into your soul, and leaving a testimony
that "the law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul.". . .
I would that all the young could
understand how precious is the offering of a youthful heart to God. How
lovingly the angels guard the steps of God-fearing, God-loving youth. Jesus
knows them by name, and their example is helping other youth to do right. The
youth who has hidden within the heart and mind a store of God's words of
caution and encouragement, of His precious pearls of promise, from which he can
draw at any time, will be a living channel of light. He has connection with the
Source of all light. The Sun of Righteousness sends its light and healing beams
into his soul, irradiating rays of light to all around him.
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