ESTIMATING VALUES by J. O. C.

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Jun 2, 1914

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 41, No. 21.

ESTIMATING VALUES

By J. O. C.

APPARENTLY, one of the most difficult things of life is to put the proper estimate on reputed values. Some persons strain every nerve to acquire fortunes. Others burn midnight oil to gain social standing or political honor. The fact that every vital energy is bent in the direction of securing some one of these worldly attainments, reveals the relative estimate placed on things which, when secured, are but temporary possessions at best.

There is, however, one acquisition, the value of which can never, in this world, be fully estimated, and that is the "riches of God's grace." Such a consideration may be declared not practicable, as it does not come within the purview of ordinary mortals.

Certainly there are untold numbers who have not entered upon the possession of this rich endowment; yet when considering the wealth of earthly millions from which they are nearly as far removed, they do not seem to be deterred from reaching after that. Indeed, its value seems to be quickly comprehended; and yet it can not begin to compare with the heavenly riches, either in present worth or in the continuance of its benefits.

But when the eyes of one's understanding have been sufficiently anointed with the divine unction, he will then be able, with the appreciative apostle, to reckon that the things of this world are not worthy to be compared with the riches of God's grace, which is able to develop its glory in the soul of human happiness. J. O. C.