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1. Whatever man has is a gift from God.

2. Whatever man has he should benevolently employ for the advantage of others.

I. PERSONAL CHRISTLINESS IS A DIVINE GIFT.

1. It is the greatest gift. Qualifies man to please his Maker, bless humanity, serve the universe, and inherit all things.

2. It is the costliest gift.

II. PERSONAL CHRISTLINESS IS A DIVINE GIFT TO BE SOCIALLY EMPLOYED. This social ministry is —

1. Obligatory.

2. Varied.

3. Divine.Learn:

1. The divinity of a Christly life.

2. The test of a Christly life. Genuine social benevolence.

(Homilist.)

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KJV: But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

WEB: But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.