The impure are at peace with the impure. Only virtue is a rebuke to vice. A Christian Scientist dealing with the sick or the sinful, and not improving the health of the one or the morals of the other, is at fault, — a Scientist only in name.
Some people yield more slowly than others to the touch of Truth. They seldom yield without a struggle, and often are reluctant to acknowledge that they have yielded; but unless this is done, the evil will boast itself above the good.
Certain minds meet only to separate through simultaneous combustion. They are enemies without the preliminary offence.
Walking in the light, we are accustomed to it and require it; we cannot see in darkness; but eyes accustomed to darkness are pained by the light.
The floral apostles are hieroglyphics of Deity. Flowers and stars teach grand lessons. The stars make darkness beautiful, and the leaflet turns naturally towards the light.
Outgrowing the old, fear not to put on the new. Your course may provoke envy, but will attract admiration also. When error confronts you, withhold not the rebuke or explanation that destroys it. Never breathe an immoral atmosphere, unless in the attempt to purify it.
Right is radical. We soil our garments with conservatism, and have to scrub them clean. When the spiritual sense of being unfolds its harmonies to you, take no risks in the policies of error. Better is a frugal meal with contentment and virtue, than luxury with vice.
