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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21,1921. Lesson MV. P. B. FITZWATER, D D *««*■« of BoilUb Bible in & Mo<5y' r Blblo Institute of Chicago.) 1*10. W..;ern N.wp.p.r Union ) LESSON FOR OCTOBER 24 WHAT THE KING REQUIRES. LESSON TEXT—Matt. 1:1-18 GOLDEN TEXT-BO 7 . theretor. pe,. feet, oven as your Father which It - in heaven la perfect-Matt. 6:18 ADDITIONAL MATERIAL—Lev U- U: Deut 6:4, 6. Luke 4:20-a. i^RIMART TOPIC—What the Heavenly . blather Wanta Tie to Be. -.■PS'S* TOPIC-What Jesus Wishes Bis Followers to Be. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC —Measuring Up to Christ's Standard. YOUNO PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC —The Character Which Jesus Requires. The so-called “Sermon on the Mount" Is the king's proclamation of the laws which obtain In his kingdom. These laws do not set forth terms of salvation to sinners, but the principles Of life .which shall obtain when Christ reigns on earth. I. The Characteristics of the Sub jects of the Kingdom (rv. 1-12). These characteristics are set forth In the nine Beatitudes. 1. The consciousness of utter spir itual poverty (v. 3.) “Poor In spirit” does not mean to be without money (Isa. 60:2), but to coine to the end of self in a state of absolute spiritual beggary, having no power to alter one's condition or to make one's self better. 2. A profound grief because of spir itual Insolvency (v. 4). , 3. A humble submission to God's will (v. 5). The outgrowth of mourn ing over spiritual Insolvency Is meek ness. 4. An intense longing to conform to the laws of the kingdom (v. 6). 6. Merciful (v. 7). The subjects of tlie kingdom now take on the charac ter of the king. 0. Purity of heart (v. 8). Since the king Is pre-eminently pure, the sub: Jccts who enjoy fellowship with him must have heart purity. 7. Peacemakers (v. 9). The one who has received the peace of God through Jesus Christ will diffuse peace to others. 8. Suffering for Christ's sake (v. JO). The world hated Christ, the king, therefore those who reflect his spirit in their lives shall snffer perse cution (II Tim. 3:12). 9. Suffer reproach (v. 11). This means suffering falsely. In such case we should glory In It, (or It brings great reward In heaven. II. The Responsibilities of the Sub jects of the Kingdom (vv. 13-10) Man Is corrupt, and the world Is in utter darkness. The disciples of Christ are to live such lives as to pu rify and cullghteu. Their responsibil ities ar& set forth under, the ligures of salt and light. 1. Salt of the earth (v. 13). The properties of salt are (1) penetrating; (2) purifying; (3) preserving. Since salt only preserves and purifies In the measure that It penetrates, so Chris tians only as they enter into the life of the world can preserve It from de cay.' 2. The light of the world (v. 14). Light Illuminates and warms. This world Is cold and dark. The devil has set many pitfalls and snares. As sons of the light we should live so as to prevent the unwary from stumbling and falling. III. The Laws of the Kingdom (vv. 20-48). 1. As to deeds o( righteousness. They must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. 2. As to sanctity of life (vv. 21-28). “Thou shalt do no murder,” means more than simply to refrain from the taking of life. Rash jfnjrer Is heart | murder (v. 22). I 3. As to organized life (vv. 27*32). The family Is the unit of society. There Is no sin that so rots society as that against the relation of the sex es. The two awful sins against tlie family are (a) adultery (vv. 27-30), (there Is heart adultery as well a* heart murder; (b) divorce (vv. 31, 82). Moses, for the hardness of the hearts of the people, permitted a man In case of adultery to put away his wife and give her a bill of divorce ment. 4. As to oaths (vv. 33-37). Speech Is the absolute test of ehuracter. Whatever Is more than the simple form of atllnnation or denial comes of the Devil. 5. As (o behavior towunl those who do not recognize the laws of the king dom (w. 38-48). (1) Not revengeful (vv. 30, 40); (2) willing to do more than is required (v. 41); (3) chari table (v. 42) —even the borrower should not be turned away; (4) love toward enemies (vv. 45-48). Love to enemies consists (u) in blessing them that curse us; (b) in doing good to them that hate us; (c) in praying for those who despltefully use us. God Is Everywhere. Let us remember that God is at the seashore and In the mountains Just as much os he Is in our home town and In our home church. We need to re sist the devil of license which Is ai- ways whispering his evil Insinuations Into the cars of people away from home. We need religion Just as much In summer ns we do In winter, per hope more. So when w* me away from home let ns not neglect our Bi ble, and our dally prayer, and attend- CITY BRIEFS. Stanley A. Harris, of Memphis national field executive of the Boy Scouts, is in Americas today con ferring on Scout matters with Rev Silas Johnson, scoutmaster here. He was a guest at the Rotary luncheon today at the Tea Room. Mrs. Leila Chambliss and Miss Kate Hiller were shoppers here to-_ day from Plains. E W Dean, of Plains, spent a few' hours in Americus today on business. W. S. Edwards of he 28th was in Americus today. J B. Easterlin was a visitor here today from Andersonville. Says Piles All Gone And No More Eczema “I had ecz6ma for many yeara on mv head and could not get anything tTstop V agony. I saw your ad \rnt one box of Peterson's O nt- ment and I owe you many the good it has done me. There isn't , hlotch on my head now and I couldn’t help but thank Pet ®”®"'j/?. r the cure is great” Mi- “ary H,n , 0 Third avenue. Pittsburg, ra. “I have had itching piles for 16 vears and Peterson’s is the onlypint- ment that relieves *»e-„ be J ,d “ nlics seem to have gone. A. B. Ru eer 1127 Washington avenue, Ra- ril Use W Peterson’s Ointment for sores, salt rheum old chafing and all cents. Druggists rayer, auu .. diseases. 60 cents. MMd .pen the hon.0 of worabip when- ' N. V. WOULD FINANCE GERMAN COTTON ATLANTA, Oct. 21. — Senator Hoke Smith has received a communi cation from Heinrich Charles, of New York City, representing a number of American citizens of German birth and descent, stating that he had in vestigated the consUmntion of cot ton in Germany, and that while nor mally German used two- millions of bales each year, on account of lack of credit they had used in the last year only three hundred thousand bales. _ Mr. Charles stated that German fi nancial interests were ready to co operate with financial interests in Georgia and the South and help give to the mills of Germany a nine month's credit for all the cotton thev could manufacture. He further stat ed that American citizens of German birth and descent arc very anxious to start a banking institution in Ametv **I Spent $1 on Rat-Snap and Saved the Price of a Hog.” James McGuire, famous hog raiser of New Jersey, says, “I advise every farmer troubled with rats to use RAT-SNAP. Tried everything to get rid of rate. Srent fl.25 on RAT- SNAP. Figured the rate it killed sav ed the price of a hog." RAT-SNAP comes in cake form* No mixing with other food. Csts or dogs won’t touch it. Three sizes, 35c, 66c, $1.25. Sold and guaranteed by Nathan Murray, druggist, Sheffield Hardware (To., Sparks Grocery Co., Americus. ica to co-operatj with financial in terests in Germany to see that the mills of German; are (riven credit by which they can buy all the cotton thev can manufacture, but that they hesitate to do so because they are afraid their motives might bo misin terpreted. He asked an expression from Sena tor Smith upon the subject. Senator Smith promptly advised him that in his opinion such action on their part would be a service to the - cotton growing states and to the entire na tion, and assured them of his cor dial co-operation to accomplish the desired result. Senator Smith submitted the coll ators and the members of congress respondence to the confeernco held and he was requested by them to ad- on Tuesday by both the Georgia sen- vise Mr. Charles and his associates that the Georgia delegation in con- 18 Malaria Sapping Your Strength And Vitality Physicians claim that malaria is the cause of more disease than any malady known—chills and fever, ma larial fever, bilious fever, loss of ap petite and energy, drowsiness, etc. If malaria (chills and fever) is keeping yon down get a battle of Am- good roomy Chifforobe for hanging eco and-negin taking right now. — - Ameco is better than quinine for malaria, chills and fever. Ameco kills the malaria germ. A few doses break the fever, and when taken as a tonic, the fever will not return. That dreaded 'chill day* disappears from the moment yon begin taking Ameco. Ameco wiU also cure any ordinary cold in 24 horns. Contains no harmful drags and is fine for children. Get a bottle of Ameco Chill and Fever Tonic from your druggist for 36c. and If not satisfied with results, he will refund your money,—(sdv) $45.00 Chifforobe For $39.50 $5.00 DOWN and $2.50 A WEEK We have only three of these left, one in White Enamel, one in Ma hogany, and one in Walnut. The in side arrangements of these Chiffo- robes is on the order of the Ward robe. Thev haven't drawers, but a good roomy Chifforobe for hanging your clothes. Made of Beaver Board. This is something new. Is light and easy to move from one place to another. Cost about one-half as much as a regular Chifforobe. Come in and let us show them to you. $39.60. $6.00 down and $2.60 a week. ALLISON FURNITURE CO. gross cordially approved the propos ed arrangement and hoped it would be carried into execution. C H Mathew, was a visitor here yesterday from Fort Valley. FOR CLERK AND TREASURER. , Friends of E. J. Eidridge hereby announce him for re-election to the' office of City Clerk and Treasurer. I 21-tft ^ ips surpassing- gpoc pains to see that never lost. Good ol is sold only in air-tij “Goeslwice as- d, ert t flavor is Luzianne ttincana UJZI4NNE Wm.B.Rcily S’Co. bic.Ncw Orleans ri IX