Pure Religion Is Ministering
By A. L. Stone
PURE religion and undefiled is "ministering;" not the other thing—"being ministered unto." It is vacating a pleasant seat by the fire for one who comes in chilled. It is giving up the most restful arm-chair or sofa-corner for one who is weary. It is "moving up" in the pew to let the new-comer 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 your comfort and convenience every time for the comfort and convenience of another. This is at once true courtesy and real Christianity. If we mean to copy the spirit of the Master we must be ready in every relation of life to practice this self-sacrificing and "ministering" spirit.—Rev. A. L. Stone, D. D.