THERE is no sympathy between what is spoken of generally as “the world” and the spiritual possibilities and realities that are typified by the life of Jesus Christ. The two forces are alien to each other, and in incessant antagonism. The higher makes greater demands upon the individual, but it yields richer and more permanent rewards. The lower, on the other hand, is subtle, insidious, and persistent in its efforts to draw the individual away from his fealty to the higher; and, alas! too often these efforts are successful. Blessed is the man who keeps his ears closed against the enticements of his soul’s archenemy, and keeps his heart and mind open to the sweet suggestions of the Holy Spirit, for only so can we grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who was Himself the way, the truth, and the life.—Christian Advocate.