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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Sep 4, 1893

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 19, No. 43.

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International S. S. Lessons.

"So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading." —Neh. 8:8

LESSON XII.—SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1893.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.

[NOTE.—The questions which follow are merely suggestive for the student on the leading points of the lesson; it is presumed that the thorough student will think of many more as he studies the subject. References, where verses alone are given, always refer to the lesson scripture printed above. All other references are given in book, chapter, and verse. The text printed is that of the Revised Version, not because it is especially preferred, but because it is not found in every family, as is the common version.]

Lesson Scripture, Rom. 14: 12-23.

  1. So then each one of us shall give account of himself to God.
  2. Let us not therefore judge one another any more; but judge ye this rather, that no man put a stumbling-block in his brother's way, or an occasion of falling.
  3. I know, and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself; save that to him who counteth anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
  4. For if because of meat thy brother is grieved, thou walkest no longer in love. Destroy not with thy meat him for whom Christ died.
  5. Let not then your good be evil spoken of;
  6. For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.
  7. For he that herein serveth Christ is well pleasing to God, and approved of men.
  8. So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another.
  9. Overthrow not for meat's sake the work of God. All things indeed are clean; howbeit it is evil for that man who eateth with offense.
  10. It is good not to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor to do anything whereby thy brother stumbleth.
  11. The faith which thou hast, have thou to thyself before God. Happy is he that judgeth not himself in that which he approveth.
  12. But he that doubteth is condemned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith; and whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
Golden Text : "It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor anything whereby thy brother stumbleth." Rom. 14: 21.

SUGGESTIVE QUESTIONS.

  1. To whom shall every man give an account? Verse 12.
  2. What therefore are we exhorted not to do? Verse 13, first part.
  3. Upon what point are we especially exhorted to be careful? Verse 13, last part.
  4. What did Paul know and of what was he persuaded? Verse 14, first part.
  5. Would it be right for one to do contrary to what he conscientiously believed to be right? Verse 14, last part.
  6. By ignoring the results of our influence how are we said to walk? Verse 15.
  7. What are we exhorted not to do?
  8. What should be guarded against? Verse 16.
  9. Of what does the kingdom of God consist? Verse 17.
  10. Who only is acceptable to God? Verse 18.
  11. After what are we exhorted to follow? Verse 19.
  12. What effect may an injudicious course have upon others? Verse 20.
  13. What is the only safe standard to adopt? Verse 21.
  14. Concerning whom should our faith be effectual? Verse 22.
  15. What man is happy? Verse 23.
  16. What is said of him who eats in doubt and unbelief? Verse 23.