Overshadowed by the Supreme Issue
If we did not have so much news in regard to the strife of the Old World to engage our attention, there would perhaps be many columns of the papers filled with the presentation of the facts and theories in regard to the twenty-one men, leaders in the financial world, who have recently been indicted by a federal grand jury for their crookedness. This item is a striking illustration of the dishonesty among the men who stand in high places in the field of commerce. It is only one of many that have occurred during recent years. Furthermore, but for the all-absorbing attention given to that big war, we would also be scanning many more columns of news in regard to the clash, in some three or four states, between the capitalist and the laborer, as manifested in strikes, occasioning the calling out of federal troops. We must keep our eyes open to the conditions in this world. We must study their meaning. We must not allow the great adversary of souls to deceive us. The Master said that this old world would grow worse and worse; and He not only knew, but has also foretold the facts accurately. Many are deceived because they turn away from the living fountains of God's clear truth, but it is not necessary that we should be thus deluded. God's warnings are specific and clear; and we may know, if we will, that from the human standpoint the conditions in this world are absolutely hopeless. But, O, we may also know, if we will, that the brightest hope of all the ages is just before us, even the glorious hope of the soon appearing of our blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! And when He comes, in that glorious and near-by day, He will save each and every one who has accepted His great salvation.