Lesson for the Pacific Coast—May 5.
"Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer."—The temple was still the appointed place for worship, and the apostles recognized it as such, although its former glory had departed. There are some persons who claim that they have no need to worship God at particular places or times. They say we must serve God always and everywhere, and that therefore one time and place is as holy as another. Strange as it may seem, such persons are not those who worship God the most. That kind of talk is simply an excuse for not meeting the requirements of God in regard to the times and places for worship. God can make one place more holy than another; he can also make a difference in days, so that one will be holy and the others not. This he has done. The fact that some can see no difference, simply shows their willful lack of discernment.