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INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON NOV. 18, 1951 These commentaries are based on the International Sunday School Le^on Outlines, copyrighted by the International Council of Relig ious Education and used by per ission.) LAWS FOR THE NEW NATION MEMORY SELECTION: “All that Jehovah hath spoken we will do.”—Exodus 19:8. Lesson Text: Exodus 19:7-8; 23:1-13. When we think of the giving of laws to the people of Israel by Jehovah, our minds turn naturally to the Ten Commandments, re ceived by Moses on Mount Sinai. However, our lesson for this week is not concerned with these laws, given for regultaing the adminis tration of justice amon? the horties of Israelites wandering in the desert and on down through the jraes to us. A careful read ing of the scripture passages giv en in this lesson will convince us that the laws prescribed for the Israelites are fundamentally sound today. “Thou shalt not take up a false report.” How famliiar in these days does this warning sound! It is so easy to listen to and spread rumors which do much to break down the morale of peo ple and their confidence in their government. How much most of us like ot gossip!—telling things about our acquaintances which, although sometimes true, would be best left unsaid. “Thou shalt not follow a mul titude to do evil.” Too often an individual is led to do things which he or she does not com pletely approve of because “ev erybody’s doin git.” Young peo ple often give, as their excuse for indulging in questionable amuse ments, the excuse that “the crowd I go with does this, or that, and I doij,’t want o be lef out.” Can we afford o follow a multitude to \ do evil?” Surely, we should have the courage of our convictions and dare to stand alone against the “multitude” when that crowd is leading in the wrong way. tven an enemy must be treat ed justly. Isn't that a hard re quirement? The natural jogJina», tion of the average human being ia to avenge himself for any wrongs committed against him. In this connection, we should re call Christ’s words, “Ye have heard that it was said. Thou shalt love thy neighbor and hate thine enemy; hut I say unto you. Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you.” Matthew Henry draws these inferences from verses 4 and 8: GREETINGS U. S. Casualty Co. 523 N. Tryon St. Td. 5-6031 CHARLOTTE, N. C. “If we must do this kidnness for an enemy, more than for a friend, t hough an enemy only is men tioned because it is supposed that a man would not be unneighborly to any unless such as he had a particular spite against. If it be wropg not to prevent our enemy’s loss and damage, how much worse it is to occasion harm and loss to him or anything he has. If we must bring back our neighbor’s cattle, when they go astray, much more must we endeavor, by pru dent admonition and instructions, to bring back our neighbors them selves, when they go astray in ay given patch. And if we must endeavor to help up a fallen ass. by comforts and encouragements, to help up a sinking spirit.” “Be kind to strangers and so journers.” Surely, the Israelites, so lately sdjourners in the alnd of Egypt, should not have needed this admonition to kindness. How ever, it seems that more and more Christians today need to be reminded that, hospitality is still one of the Christian graces. Our homes should be kept wide open, in loving hospitality, not only for the welcoming of loved ones and friends, but also for the strangers in our midst. Space does not permit pomment on all of the laws given in our scripture references, but all of the laws given for the benefit of the Hebrews are still pertinent today. Particularly, we mention two: “Thou shalt take no bribe: for a bribe blindeth them that have sight and perverteth the words of the righteous!” How we do need this commandment in the official life of our nation today! And. second, Do not forget to keep the sabbath day holy, as a day in seven. The sabbath is a “holy day” and not the “holidy" which we Americans are making of it. We live under many kinds of 4*wn.* There are,—nf~ twors^ the laws of the jrovernmnet—national, state and municipal—and these are enforced by the officers of the law. Then, there are the laws of God—physical, mental and spiritual—and these are en forced by th epower of God. But there are also those laws which we impose on ourselves—habits, codvicltons, mastering desires— and these enforce themselves. It Is possible for any youn? person to so lire that his life is gov erned by hi|rh and holy desires, or he may also so live that his life Is trovemed by low and evil desires. The most important de cisions that we can make are those—what laws are we to sub mit to? We can make ourselves servants of the hisrh or of the low—it is our resnonsibility, and no one can do it for us. Dr. Stanley E. Jones savs: “We do not break the laws of God: we are broken by them." aaeorr •••■•*» SERVING THE SOUTH WITH GREATER FOOD VALUES! Shop And Save At The Sign Of The CS Rooster o Colonial Stores — ..™™, . * . SK5 --- --— *—* Ut’s Save lives . . . BY MIKE MULLIGAN When you hear a railroad locomotive whistle of two longs, one short and one long blast, you know that locomotive is approaching a public Crossing at grade level. If you hear it and are at the same time /Srr £h approaching railroad tracks, it is wise to stop and look, before crossing those tracks. After all, they were laid for railroad trains to run on. I know it seems strange to many automobile, and truck and taxi drivers, but it is true that most municipal traffic codes in the United States agree on this: where traffic lights or signals control both vehicular and pedestrian traffic at street intersections, the pedestrian HAS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY in crossing with the light. But the person at the wheel of the vehicle seems to think otherwise, most of the time. DANGER! DANGER! That’s just what the sign means. Or it may say: GO SLOW—MEN WORKING ON HIGHWAY. That is just the time to be very cautious, for the men .who are trying to fix those roads so you can travel safely (and without discomfort), might get hit, or >uu might wreck jrour automobile. When parking your car where parking meters are located, try and be sure that your car occupies just .the zone the meter concerns. Many park their cars a foot or two away from the meter in front of them. Then the man who wants to use the parking space right behind that car cannot have room to park. That’s the time for the ticket on that car improperly parked. YES, that all comes under the head of SAFETY. New Business Costs Higher A recent surrey indicates that setting up a business where men and women can make a living by manufacturing goods or giving some service to the public costs an average of about $11,200 per em ployee except in banking, insur ance, and similar lines. In factories where big buildings, a lot of machinery, machine toola, and delicate instruments are need ed, it costs a great deal iftdre than $11,200. In other cases, where a businessman needs only a show room and a small stock of goods, it may cost less. But $11,200 is the overall average. Increasing costs, the survey also showed, are making it harder and harder to find people, who, after paying their taxes, can spare enough cash to invest in new busi nesses, which in turn can and do create new jobs. Bar Item i CTOMora who American labor standards. Do your part! 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