Post by gsmithb on Dec 19, 2014 6:21:08 GMT
Bro. Mansfield also wrote:
The relatively short book of Haggai stresses four vital lessons for the people of Yahweh in every age and generation:(1) Listen attentively to His words of wisdom and instruction. (2) Carefully absorb with understanding the words received into the intellect. (3) Become totally committed to His cause. (4) Labour diligently in His service, for the honour and glory of His name.
This spirit was lacking in God's people in the days of Haggai. They were sharply reproved because of their indifference to the work of rebuilding the temple. They were admonished for their tardiness, their indifferent inclinations, and their ineptitude in regard to their spiritual responsibilities.
What of today? The appeal of Yahweh goes forth to His people, as in the times of Haggai -- and as it ever has. "Consider your ways!" or "Apply your heart unto your ways!" Paul says: "Examine yourselves! See whether ye be in the faith!" The spiritual temple of Deity is still under construction. How many are laboring diligently in this great work, for the honour and glory of Yahweh's name? All who are "called saints" should meditate upon their present way of life, and contemplate the extent of their service to their God, committing themselves fully to His cause.
The relatively short book of Haggai stresses four vital lessons for the people of Yahweh in every age and generation:(1) Listen attentively to His words of wisdom and instruction. (2) Carefully absorb with understanding the words received into the intellect. (3) Become totally committed to His cause. (4) Labour diligently in His service, for the honour and glory of His name.
This spirit was lacking in God's people in the days of Haggai. They were sharply reproved because of their indifference to the work of rebuilding the temple. They were admonished for their tardiness, their indifferent inclinations, and their ineptitude in regard to their spiritual responsibilities.
What of today? The appeal of Yahweh goes forth to His people, as in the times of Haggai -- and as it ever has. "Consider your ways!" or "Apply your heart unto your ways!" Paul says: "Examine yourselves! See whether ye be in the faith!" The spiritual temple of Deity is still under construction. How many are laboring diligently in this great work, for the honour and glory of Yahweh's name? All who are "called saints" should meditate upon their present way of life, and contemplate the extent of their service to their God, committing themselves fully to His cause.