Editorial by Editor

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Apr 1, 1909

Editorial

By Editor

THE record of Jesus is that he “went about doing good,” “leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps.” “He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.”

IN the determination of truth, we should always seek to distinguish between men and principles. The truthfulness or falsity of a doctrine is not determined by the men who believe it or who disbelieve it, whatever their station or numbers. In the history of the world, truth has often found its only conservators among the lowly and oppressed, while error has often been heralded with popular acclaim. Truth should be received on account of its own intrinsic merit, while the character of error should determine its rejection.

WHILE we ask God for daily blessings, we should not be unmindful to thank him for the continual favor he shows us. We are indebted to his mercy for all that we have in this life of temporal blessing, and for the hope of life beyond. Cultivating an appreciation of divine goodness will lead to tenderness of heart and deeper consecration. The apostle Paul says that the goodness of God leads to repentance, and the more we contemplate his goodness, the more completely shall we realize our own unworthiness and utter dependence on him, and his exceeding mercy and kindness to us. We shall learn to love him, as we realize that he first loved us.