September is a month when we have an emphasis on Christian Education, especially with our children and youth. With this in mind I want to share with you some rules for Christian living which I have taken from Brownlow North.

      1. Never neglect daily private prayer; and when you pray, remember that God is present, and that He hears your prayers. (Heb.9:6)

      2. Never neglect daily private Bible-reading and when you read, remember that God is speaking to you, and that you are to believe and act upon what He says. I suspect that most disobedience to the known will of God begins with the neglect of these two rules. (John 5:39)

      3. Never let a day go by without trying to do something for Jesus. Every night, reflect on what Jesus has done for you, and then ask yourself, "what am I doing for Him?" (Matt.5:13-16)

      4. If you are in doubt as to a thing being right or wrong, go to your room, and kneel down and ask God's blessing upon it. (Col.3:17). If you cannot do this, it is wrong. (Rom.14:23)

      5. Never take your Christianity from others, including Christians, or argue that because such and such people do so and so, that therefore you may. (2 Cor.10:12). You are to ask yourself, "How would Christ act in my place?" Then strive to follow Him. (John 10:27)

      6. Never believe what you feel, if it contradicts God's Word. Ask yourself, "Can what I feel be true, if God's Word is true?" If both cannot be true, believe God instead of your feelings. (Rom.3:4, 1 John 5: 10,11)

      Whether we are children, youth or adults, these simple rules can help us live obedient and Christ-centred lives.

In His love,
Floyd McPhee