Speculations Versus Duty

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Acts 1:6-8

When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, will you at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?…

While a minister was riding in a railway carriage he was saluted by a member of an exceedingly litigious and speculative sect. "Pray, sir," said the sectary, "what is your opinion of the seven trumpets?" "I am not sure," said the preacher, "that I understand your question; but I hope you will comprehend mine. What think you of the fact that your seven children are growing up without God and without hope? You have a Bible-reading in your house for your neighbours, but no family prayer for your children." The nail was fastened in a sure place; enough candour of mind remained in the professor to enable him to profit by the timely rebuke.

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