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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-06-28, Page 7THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE I’HUItSDAr, JUNE gstli, 1031 Sunday School Lesson AHIJAH AND THE DIVIDED KINGDOM Sunday, July 1st: 1 Kings 11:26 to 14:31. Gomcn Text Pride goeth before destruction and an haughty spirit before a fall. (Prov 16:18) God’s unrequited favor. God’s unrequited love. Men of great opportunity wreck­ ed by sin. False worship the deadliest of all sins. Great knowledge and wisdom may not mean true character. ■Why God says; “Thou shall have no other gods before Me.” Here are seven leoding themes in our first lesson of three months’ study of Prophets and Kings of Israel. We view about three centuries of Israel’s history, from Ahijah to Isaiah. The prophets we .stpdy> are Ahijah, Azariah, Elijah, Micaiah, Elisha, Amos, Hosea, Micah, Isaiah. The kings we study are Solomon, Rehoboan, Jeroboam, Asa, Ahab, Je­ hoshaphat. It will make a profitable three months' study if both teacher and class make their own notebook mem­ oranda of the different characteris­ tics and successes or failures, of these-prophets and kings. God favored Israel above all the nations of the earth. *He planned .that through Israel all the nations should be blessed—and He will carry His ■plan and purpose through trium­ phantly yet although Israel has sore­ ly failed Him. Our lessons, and the entire Old Testament and New, tell us of Israel’s repeated failures, God loved and loves Irsael above all ‘other nations, because of His own perfect and sovereign purpose (Deut. 7:6-8). Israel has grieved God’s heart from the beginning, and still does so, -by 'her strange rejec­ tion of God’s love. Three kings come into this first ■lesson: Solomon, Rehoboam, 'Jero­ boam. They were all amazingly wonderful opportunities; they all flung their opportunities from them. Solomon, the wisest man that even lived '(I. Kings 3:12), under whose Teign Israel became one of the rich­ est and most successful natoins in history was turned away from God and lost his opportunity because he “loved many strange women,” es­ pecially the women of heathen1 na­ tions against who -God had warned him, and who turned away from G'od to the false worship pagan deities. After the historical record of^Solo- mon's wisdom, greatness and wealth,, our lesson chapter begins with the word “but"’ This word may. stand for anything that comes between God- and ourselves-. .Solomon's spiritual apostasy was tragic; the kingdom passed from his family because of it. -Yet Solomon's- son, Rehoboam, when he succeeded to the throne, had 'his opportunity. His people ask­ ed him not to burden them with op­ pression as his father had done— doubtless heavy taxation, forced la­ bor, and the like. Young King Reh- oboam’s answer was that of a scorn­ ful dictator. He would add to their .burdens, he said: “My father hath chastised you with whips-, but I will chasitse you with scorpions.” His people revolted, as people are revolting today against governmen­ tal despotion and he Post ten of the twelve tribes of the nation. -A man named Jeroboam, popular leader, was told by God’s prophet' Ahijah that -God would give him the kingdom that Rehoboam was to lose It came to him. Did he gratefully accept the opportunity granted by divine favor and lead his people in the worship of God. No; from the •beginning of his reign over the northern ten tribes he defied God’s law, set up two golden calves for the people to worship, appointed unau­ thorized and unworthy men as their priests, and encouraged the people to worship the heathen deities -of the land. The religion in which Jeroboam led his people was that “which he had devised of his own heart.” False re­ ligions atfe always of that sort—man- made. Christianity, which is the full fruiton of true Judaism, is not manmade, but God-revealed. There is no other way to worship G’od. The two southern tribes, Judah and Benjamin, under the reign of Rehoboam followed the same way of) false worship into which God’s people Israel habitually fell. “For they al­ so built them high places, and images and groves op every high hill, and under every green tree. And there were also sodomities in the land; and they did according to all the abom­ inations of the nations which the Lord cast out before th© children of Israel," False worship, then as now is always accompanied sooner or la­ ter by the most degrading form of immortality—one needs only to visit the temples of India to know this. Finally, under Rehoboam, God’s own temple at Jerusalem was des­ ecrated as a king of Egypt came up against the holy city and “took -away the treasures of the house of the Lord and the treasures of*the king’s house he even took away all.” The shields of gold that iSolonron had had made were confiscated, “and King (Rehoboam made in their stead brasen shields,” Brass instead of gold in the house of God! (What a tragic anti-climax to the glorious reigns of David and Solomon! But counterfeit religion means counterfeit all along the line, ■in counterfeit character and eternal failure. God commands .men to “have no other gods before Me” -because He knows that only as men worship Him and give Him first place in their lives, can they have true blessing a-nd happiness. ASHTON—SHIPLEY The Ontarjo Street United Church parsonage, Clinton, was the scene of a pretty wedding when Norma Helen Irene, daughter of Mrs. Ship- ley and the late Joseph Shipley, of the London Road and Clifford Thomas Ashton, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ashton, of Tuckersmith were united in marriage. Rev. T. G. Far­ rell officiated. MOLLARD—-ISAAC A quiet wedding was solemnized at the manse, Centre Road, by Rev. A. E. Hannahson, when Marion Alice daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Is­ aac, of West. Willjams, was united in marriage to Leslie Otto, son of Mrs, M'ary Moll-ard and the late E. -Mollard, of Grand Bend. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Russel Isaac, of -Strathroy. The. bride wore a blue silk crepe dress with access­ ories to match. After the ceremony the bridal couple 1-efit on a short motor trip ,to London where a dainty wedding supper was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Mac- Kewn, 4>5'1 Dufferin Ave. Only the immediate relatives of the co-nkracit- ing parties were present. The happy couple will reside at Grand Bend. II"....—■ i ! i i l ' -------------—-------*---------- . .....f EDITORIAL W—’ If i—■ I (, I —- , , , So far it 'looks like a somewhat slim harvest.* * * * * *. * To the victors belong the spoils. That’s an old rule.,♦ * * * * V * * This country is not as badly party-ridden as some people think.*♦ *•*♦#* Midsummer day found Western Ontario suffering from a want -of moisture.* ♦ ♦ ♦ * * Have you picked the fine car that Mitch says he is going to auction off some fine day in the near future?******** “He who by the plow would thrive Himself must either hold or drive.”******** “Talk to a business man about business during business hours, When you have done your business, go about your business.” ******** -Midsummer day found comparatively little haying done. It seems that a man known as Mitch cut the wdest swath about that time,******** The recent election is no indication of the strength of any particular political party. It was the independent voter who turn­ ed the tide.**** **** It would -be just too bad if the ranks of the unemployed are to be augmented by those who up till now were drawing high sal­ aries! Oh, my!******** We saw two fields of corn the other day. The one was doing nicely, the other was full of weeds. The cause? The one farmer used the scuffler and the hoe. The other farmer didn’t,******** VI VI VI VX * * * START the day with a crisp, light breakfast, and see how much keener, fresher you feel. Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, with fruit or berries, are an ideal morning meal. Kellogg’s are full of energy—and so easy to digest. Kept oven-fresh by the heat-sealed inner WAXTITE bag. Made by Kellogg in London, Ontario. THAT DEPRESSED FEELING IS LARGELY LIVER Wake lip your Liver Bile —Without Calomel You !)rc "feolinft punk” sinlply becnueo your .liyer isn't pouring its daily two pounds of liquid bite into your bowels. Digestion and elimination are both, hampered, and your entiro system is beihg poisoned. What you need is a liver Stimulant. Some­ thing thatgoes farther than salts, mineral water, on,, laxative candy Or chewing gum or roughage which only ftiovb the bowels—ignoring thro real oauar- of t rouble, your liver. Take Carter's Little Liver .Pills. Purely vege- iahle. No harsh calomel (mercury). Safe. Sure. Ask for them by name. Refuse substitutes. X5o. at all druggists. 53 Gardiner-Millian iKnox United C-hurch manse Au­ burn, was the scene of a pretty wedding on June 9th at eleveni o’clock, when Mildred E-milyne, the •daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mil­ lfan, was united in marriage to. John’ A. Gardner, of Exe'ter, soul of Mr. and -Mrs. D. Gardner, Goderich Twp., with Rev. Dr. Mortimer, of Auburn, performed the ceremony. Tire bride' was lovely in a light blue*crepe with white lace inserts, large white hat, white gloves and white shoes. She carried a large bouquet of white, carnations and lily with maiden! hair fern. 'The bridesmaid was Miss An­ nie Millian, sister of the bride. She wore a shell pink dress trimmed with pink lace and large pink hat, white shoes anld white gloves. The' bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mt. Will Gardner, of Goder­ ich Township, Following the cere­ mony a reception was held at the bride’s homo, the house being beau­ tifully decorated for the occasion iri pink and white and huge bouquets Of snowballs. About 25 guests- sat down' to a fottr-'coarse dinner served by three of the bride’-s girl friends. The long tables were set to form the letter in which was centred the bride’s cake. The flowers- were pink sweet peas and -small sprays- of bridal wreath. The bride was the recipient ■of -many beautiful gifts-, showing the esteem in which the young couple are held, Mr. and Mrs. Gardnier left on a Short wedding trip, the bride travelling in a dark blue and White crepe dress, long white coat, white hat and accessories. On their return they will reside ih Exeter.—-' Goderich Star. Mr. Gardner is employed as mech- anlic With .Mi’ Sandy Elliott, at the Ford Garage, Mr, and Mrs. Gardner have rented the residence of the late Mrs. Fletcher on Victoria street. ' CONGRATULATIONS Here’s to Hon. James G. Gardiner, Prime Minister-Elect of (Saskatchewan. He is one of Huron’s boys who has made good in ■the West. He is tackling a big, perplexing job. ******** Do.y.ou know where this man lives? Here is a description of his property: “I went by the field of the sl-othftil and by the vine­ yard of the man that is void of understanding; and lo, it was all grown ovei’ with thorns, the face thereof was covered with nettles and 'the stone wall thereof was broken down.” ******** WE’LL SOON SEE We have dreaded the coming of the freer sale of wine and beer. Some have told us that the danger to life and limb and to property will not be increased by the freer sale of intoxicants. Well we’ll soon see. When the sale is on is the time to make observa­ tions a.nd to draw conclusions. Meanwhile there are -a great many anxious people. ******** THE RIGHT SORT The Prince of Wales is daily winning his way to a larger place in the esteem of the citizens of the whole Empire. Day and night he is living up to his motto “I serve.” Every so often we hear that he is proving himself the best landlord in England if not in the whole world. The poor m-an in the Empire has not a better friend than he, nor has the Empire a citizen who according to his opportunity is doing more in the way of invaluable service. He is not a -figure head but a public servant, in the noblest sense of the word. He wears without abuse that fine old name of gentleman. ******** PASSING These are bad days for empty pomp and circumstance....It ■seems that the ‘Lieutenant-Governor of this Province has been given a gentle hint that it would -be a graceful thing for him to scamper aw-ay from Government House. Of course there are 'others who think that he should stay right where he is and that folks, should * continue to pay him good money for such things as he does. Right here there is room for all manner of things to take place and things are sure to take place (if some interested parties do not mind the step, A very little bit of unreason may let loose things and circumstances that are not nice to hink about. Not only are pomp -and circumstances passing but there is. a passing of the legislator who draws Ms pay but who does nothing else. We respectfully draw attention to some parties whom we might name to this fact. Electors are going to ask the individual representative “‘What did you do to earn your money,” with a de­ cided emphasis on the word “you.” The electors, are telling the “me-too’s” and the mannikins that they are not wanted. It is fax’ nicer to. be respected for service than to be kicked out of one's position. ******** LET’S LEND A HAND Now that the Ontario election is over and new minds are in charge 'of our provincial affairs the time is right here for everyone to give the new rulers every possible assistance. For fair, just criticism the time always is ripe. For mere carping and fault­ hunting there never is a go’od opportunity. What a breeze is to ship’s sail, criticism is to any virile government. Foi’ the times, require the very best statesmanship the country can afford. While times seem to- be improving and a feeling of hopefulness prevails that the new government m-ay be able to do something for the good of the province, let no one be so foolish as to imagine that we are out -of the woods of the financial depress­ ion, We simply must buckle to or we’ll see very little betterment. There is no magic about government. Tt is simply a committee appointed by, the people to give regularity to lawful enterprises and safety to the common man as he attempts to carry on. The. govern­ ment is rightly looked to to see that the peace is preserved in the province and to see that honest men have the opportunity to go about their lawful business; beyond this the government can go but little way. What gives real drive to national prosperity is the initiative and the industry and the intelligence of the average man. Just now there is grave danger that we lose our vim and our sense of responsibility, in the vain hope that because there is a. change of government that al-1 is bound to be well. Times -are bet­ ter in proportion as the average man makes them better. ****** ** GO A BIT CAREFULLY Every so often we come across fine pictures in popular maga­ zines representing the happiness and the vigour of the Ita-lian race under Facist rule. In these pictures we isee long columns of marching, -banner-bearing men in the full tide of lusty and high- keyed enthusiasm, We hear a good deal about Italy’s general pros­ perity and her national well-being. The conclusion is drawn that the other nations of the world would find themselves much better off t-han is their present condition were they but ruled by a dictator. In view of such .statements -and such thinking we ask our readers to .study the following: The Last Recourse of Fascism (Signoi’ Mussolini’s speech in Rome last Saturday dispersed at a, blow all the propaganda that is put about concerning the econo-* mic advantages 'of Fascism, and of Italian Fascism in particular. He painted a grim picture of the state of his country and found an even grimmer remedy. Tariffs, quotas, Ottawa agreements, ex­ port restrictions, had combined, he -said, with heavy -costs of pro­ duction, to hit the Italians hard; their plight was reflected in the budget dificit, in the high cost of living, heavy taxes and reduced salaries. They -had, in fact, touched rock bottom, and they might have to look forward to a permanently lower standard of life. The only consolation he could offer in that case was humanity’s power to rise to unimagined heights of asceticism, and heroism. A cyiiiO. -or a less militarist-minded person than the Duce, might wonder whether it would hot help Italy a little to- save something on arma­ ments. But Mussolini was actually explaining In his speech the necessity for an expenditure of a couple of thousand million lire on the navy and air force during the next six. years. Apart from the employment that would give, he said, Italians should derive moral and spirital satisfaction from being well armed. Disarmament is a vain dream, and though we may desire peace at the moment, per­ petual peace depresses the fundamental virtues of a nation. “War Is to man what maternity is to woman.” Bombast about war, he ■might have added, Is all that remains for a Fascist dictator when the Corporate State fails to deliver the goods.—-The New Statesman and Nation, London, FOR FLAVOR The past few weeks have demon­ strated very forcibly the utter 'fool­ ishness of restricting wheat acreage and the like. When Miother Nature takes a hand she can do all the re­ stricting necessary. What man should be restricting .the few brafn cells he possesses upon is the proper distribution' of what wheat he can manage to produce from the soil he controls.—Clinton News-Record. 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