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I. WHY IS THE EXERCISE OF CHRISTIAN BENEVOLENCE SO IMPORTANT?

1. Christian benevolence is the image of God-the nearest approach we can make to His likeness.

2. Peculiarly an imitation of Christ.

3. The distinguishing bond of Christian profession.

4. Is the fulfilling of the law, and contains every kind of virtue that has our fellow-creatures for its object.

5. Is the spirit of heaven.

II. OBSERVATIONS ON THE MODE OF DOING GOOD.

1. Secure the principle of charity by some system.

2. Visit the sick and the poor,etc.

(Anon.)

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KJV: Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

WEB: Then the King will tell those on his right hand, 'Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world;