No Respect of Persons with God
The religion of Christ uplifts the receiver to a higher plane of
thought and action, while at the same time it presents the whole human
race as alike the objects of the love of God, being purchased by the
sacrifice of His Son. At the feet of Jesus, the rich and the poor, the
learned and the ignorant, meet together, with no thought of caste
or worldly pre-eminence. All earthly distinctions are forgotten as
we look upon Him whom our sins have pierced. The self-denial,
the condescension, the infinite compassion of Him who was highly
exalted in heaven, puts to shame human pride, self-esteem, and social
caste. Pure, undefiled religion manifests its heaven-born principles in
bringing into oneness all who are sanctified through the truth. All meet
as blood-bought souls, alike dependent upon Him who has redeemed
them to God.
Talents
The Lord has lent men talents to improve. Those whom He has
entrusted with money are to bring their talent of means to the Master.
Men and women of influence are to use that which God has given
them. The ones whom He has endowed with wisdom are to bring to
the cross of Christ this gift to be used to His glory.
And the poor have their talent, which perhaps may be larger than
any other mentioned. It may be simplicity of character, humility,
tried virtue, confidence in God. Through patient toil, through their
entire dependence upon God, they are pointing those with whom they
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associate to Jesus, their Redeemer. They have a heart full of sympathy
for the poor, a home for the needy and oppressed, and their testimony
is clear and decided as to what Jesus is to them. They seek for glory,
honor, and immortality, and their reward will be eternal life.
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