...them all is expressed by the Apostle when he says, " Godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come." The passage immediately before us is in exact coincidence with the entire Psalm, commending...

...qualities in persons professing religion, believe me, they are not examples of its genuine spirit. " Its ways are ways of pleasantness, and all its paths are peace." Such was the observation of the wise King of Israel ; and I can scarcely conceive you could have been...

...the frequent guest which it once was. Both as regards those at home and those abroad, godliness has " the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come." But there is another point to be looked at. " Civilize the heathen," you cry. Reckon, however,...

...rebel against, Job xxiv. 13. Who for that cause, know not the ways, nor abide in the paths thereof: for its ways are ways of pleasantness, and all its paths are peace, to them that obey it. 3. But the light giveth the light of life, which is eternal life, to them that...

...resulting from them, which constitute a good life, is that Godliness, or likeness of God, which has " promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come." When it is spoken of in reference to past character of an opposite kind, a past life of irreligion...

...your feet, and a lamp to your paths ; a shield against every foe, and a shelter from every blast : its ways are ways of pleasantness, and all its paths are peace. Such has it ever been to me amid all the strifes and struggles of this transitory life — and now...

...Heb. xii. 23, shall liave a double portion, and inherit the good things of God, as they which have the ' promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come,' 1 Tim. iv. 8, and are 'the heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ,' Rom. viii. 17, and...

...necessary. Religion is really a cheerful thing. It is designed to make us happy here, and hereafter. " Its ways are ways of pleasantness and all its paths are peace." In this light it should be presented, both by our instructions and example. The law is important, and...

...this which makes His service to be indeed "perfect freedom," and enables the believer to declare, that its " ways are ways of pleasantness, and all its paths are peace." It is love to Christ, which links enjoyment with every exertion in His sacred cause — which turns...

...hand of Moses. It is a tree of life to those that lay hold on it and the supporters thereof are happy. Its ways are ways of pleasantness, and all its paths are peace." And Israel bows the head and worships and responds, " Blessed be thou.O Lord ! who hast given Israel...