Answers to Correspondents.
A. J. HONSTAIN: The expression, “flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God,” 1 Cor. 15:50, we understand to be a declaration that we cannot, in our present nature, inherit or enter into that kingdom. We are at present mortal. The life of this body is in the blood; and the blood is a corruptible substance; hence the body is subject to dissolution and decay. With such inhabitants, doomed to death, the kingdom of God would be no better than the present state. Hence, before we can inherit that kingdom, we must be made immortal. And this is accomplished by such a change being wrought in us that the Spirit of God, which is incorruptible, shall be the quickening principle of our bodies. Rom. 8:11. Then we become immortal and incorruptible. Then we are proper subjects for the kingdom of God; for we are prepared to enjoy its blessedness forever and ever. J. C. SHELEY, RUSSELL HART, AND T. D. WALLIAR: We have referred your queries to Bro. Cottrell. C. A. RUSSELL, G. E. FISHER, AND W. W. L.: We have referred your queries to Bro. Waggoner. A CORRESPONDENT inquires, “Would it be a violation of the fourth commandment for me to let men work in my shop on the Sabbath, if they work by the piece?” It would be a violation of the fourth commandment. See Ex. 20:10. Is there any difference between working by the day and working by the piece? You hire in either case. E. E. O.