Pure Religion Is Serving Others
By A. L. Stone
Pure religion and undefiled is "ministering," not the other thing, "being ministered unto." It is handing over the morning paper to another for first perusal. It is vacating a pleasant seat by the fire for one who comes in chilled. It is giving the most restful armchair or sofa corner for one who is weary. It is "moving up" in the pew to let the newcomer sit down by the entrance. It is rising from your place to darken the blind when the sun's rays stream in too brightly upon some face in the circle. It is giving up your own comfort and convenience every time for the comfort and convenience of another. This is at once true courtesy and real Christianity.—Rev. A. L. Stone.