Bible Readings for the Home Circle Novel Chapters
List of most recent chapters published for the Bible Readings for the Home Circle novel. A total of 228 chapters have been translated and the release date of the last chapter is Apr 02, 2024
Latest Release: Chapter 1 : Bible Readings for the Home Circle.The Word Of G.o.d. "Thy word is a lamp unto my f
Bible Readings for the Home Circle.The Word Of G.o.d. "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." Ps. 119:105.THE BIBLE; ITS ORIGIN, HISTORY, AND PLACE IN THE WORLD The Bible contains proof in itself of its divine origin. No oth
- 101 3. How comprehensive are these commandments?"Fear G.o.d, and keep His commandments: for _this is the whole duty of man_." Eccl. 12:13.4. What inspired tribute is paid to the law of G.o.d?"_The law of the Lord is perfect_, converting the soul: the testi
- 102 25. What will be the standard in the judgment?"So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be _judged by the law of liberty_." James 2:12.26. What is said of those who love G.o.d's law?"_Great peace have they which love Thy law_: and nothing shall offe
- 103 To perform, to keep, or to act in accordance with; as, "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so _fulfil_ the law of Christ." Gal. 6:2. See also Matt. 3:15; James 2:8, 9.7. How did Christ treat His Father's commandments?"I have _kept_ My Father's comma
- 104 Rom. 3:20.1. How does Nehemiah describe the giving of the law at Sinai?"Thou earnest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments: and madest known unto them
- 105 16. What are the wages of sin?"For _the wages of sin is death_; but the gift of G.o.d is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord." Rom. 6:23.17. Could a law which condemns men give them life?"Is the law then against the promises of G.o.d? G.o.d forb
- 106 The Law Of G.o.d In The Patriarchal Age [Ill.u.s.tration.]Obedience Of Abraham. "Abraham obeyed My voice, and kept ... My commandments." Gen. 26:5.1. Can there be sin where there is no law?"Because the law worketh wrath: _for where no law is, there is
- 107 NOTE.-Then G.o.d's commandments and laws existed in the time of Abraham.18. Before giving the law at Sinai, what did G.o.d say because some of the people went out to gather manna on the seventh day?"And the Lord said unto Moses, _How long refuse ye to k
- 108 15. What is the love of G.o.d declared to be?"For _this is the love of G.o.d, that we keep His commandments_: and His commandments are not grievous." Verse 3.16. How is the church of the last days described?"And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and
- 109 "And his sons went and feasted in their houses, every one his day; and sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them. And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up e
- 110 The Two Covenants [Ill.u.s.tration.]Abraham Sending Away Hagar. "Cast out the bondwoman and her son." Gal.4:30.1. What two covenants are contrasted in the Bible?"In that He saith, A _new_ covenant, He hath made the first _old_. Now that which decayeth
- 111 NOTE.-The covenant of grace, with its provisions of pardon and peace, dates from the foundation of the world.19. To whom was this covenant-promise later renewed?"And G.o.d said unto _Abraham_, ... Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou sha
- 112 Was faulty. Is a better covenant.Was established upon the Is established upon the promises of the people. promises of G.o.d.Had no mediator. Has a mediator.Had no provision for the Provides for the forgiveness forgiveness of sins. of sins.Under this, the
- 113 16. What is one of the offices of the moral law?"Wherefore the law was _our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith_." Gal. 3:24.17. How is this same teaching expressed in another place?"For _Christ is the end of the l
- 114 14. What did Christ take away?"The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of G.o.d, which taketh away _the sin of the world_." John 1:29.15. What has Christ abolished?"But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savi
- 115 G.o.d _rested_ on it; He _blessed_ it; He _sanctified_ it._Sanctify_: "To make sacred or holy; to set apart to a holy or religious use."-_Webster._ 4. Did Christ have anything to do with creation and the making of the Sabbath?"All things were made _by
- 116 Christ The Word. "He hath made His wonderful works to be remembered." Ps.111:4.1. What is to endure throughout all generations?"Thy name, O Lord, endureth forever; and _Thy memorial, O Lord; throughout all generations_." Ps. 135:13._Memorial_: "Anyth
- 117 Mt. Sinai--Where The Law Was Given. "That ye may know that I am the Lord your G.o.d." Eze. 20:20.1. What is the one great feature by which the true G.o.d is distinguished from all false G.o.ds?"The Lord is the true G.o.d, He is the living G.o.d, and an
- 118 "Then they that feared the Lord _spake often one to another_: and the Lord harkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon His name. And they shall be Mine, saith the Lord of h
- 119 13. What is one thing for which G.o.d has given the Sabbath to be a sign?That He _sanctifies_ His people, or makes them _holy_. See Ex. 31:13; Eze.20:12; and page 420.14. What does the "psalm for the Sabbath day" suggest as proper acts and themes for th
- 120 Verse 9.6. How did they manifest their displeasure at His healing the man with the withered hand on the Sabbath?"And they were _filled with madness_; and _communed one with another what they might do to Jesus_." Verse 11. "And the Pharisees went forth,
- 121 "In the end of _the Sabbath_, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week." Matt. 28:1.NOTE.-According to the New Testament, therefore, the Sabbath had pa.s.sed when the first day of the week began.2. After the crucifixion, what day was kept by
- 122 As Given By Jehovah As Changed By Man I I Thou shalt have no other G.o.ds I am the Lord thy G.o.d: thou shalt before me. not have strange G.o.ds before Me.II Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven abo
- 123 "_Ques._-Have you any other way of proving that the church has power to inst.i.tute festivals of precept?"_Ans._-Had she not such power, she could not have done that in which all modern religionists agree with her,-she could not have subst.i.tuted the o
- 124 "All things whatsoever that it was duty to do on the Sabbath, these _we_ have transferred to the Lord's day."-_"__Commentary on the Psalms,__"__ c.o.x's __"__Sabbath Literature__"__ Vol. I, page 361._ NOTE.-The change of the Sabbath was the result
- 125 "Thou shalt have no other G.o.ds before _Me_." Ex. 20:3.NOTE.-Who the "me" here spoken of is, the commandment itself does not state. Such a prohibition might come from any source. Any heathen could claim it as a command from his G.o.d, and, so far as
- 126 18. What will be the dragon's att.i.tude toward the remnant people who keep the commandments of G.o.d?"And the dragon _was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed_, which keep the commandments of G.o.d, and have the testi
- 127 "And Paul, _as his manner was_, went in unto them, _and three Sabbath days reasoned with them out of the Scriptures_." Acts 17:2. See also Acts 13:14, 42, 44; 16:13; 18:1-4, 11.14. On what day does John say he was in the Spirit?"I was in the Spirit on
- 128 Encyclopedias And Church Manuals "Dictionary of Christian Antiquities:" "The notion of a formal subst.i.tution by apostolic authority of the Lord's day [meaning Sunday] for the Jewish Sabbath, and the transference to it, perhaps in a spiritualized for
- 129 NOTE.-Let it be noted that this text does not say that G.o.d _made_ the Sabbath then, but simply that He made it _known_ to Israel then. They had largely forgotten it while in Egypt. See pages 419, 423.11. How did Christ, while on earth, regard the Sabbat
- 130 1. What kind of wors.h.i.+p does Christ say results from doctrines based on the commandments of men?"_But in vain they do wors.h.i.+p Me_, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." Matt. 15:9.2. What commandment did Christ say the Pharise
- 131 Another cla.s.s say they believe it is impossible to know which is the _seventh day_, although they have no difficulty in ascertaining which is the _first_.Some are so bold even as to declare that _Sunday is the original seventh day_.Others, with equal ce
- 132 5. What provision did G.o.d make against slavery and oppression in Israel?"And if thy brother, an Hebrew man, or an Hebrew woman, be sold unto thee, and serve thee six years; then _in the seventh year thou shall let him go free_ from thee. And when t
- 133 Freedom and reason make brave men; Take these away, what are they then?- Mere groveling brutes, and just as well The beasts may think of heaven or h.e.l.l.Know, then, that every soul is free To choose his life, and what he'll be; For this eternal tru
- 134 16. What was finally done with Daniel?"Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and _cast him into the den of lions_." Verse 16.17. What did Darius say to Daniel the next morning when he came to the lions' den?"The king spake
- 135 3. When tempted to fall down and wors.h.i.+p Satan, what Scripture command did Christ cite in justification of His refusal to do this?"Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, _Thou shalt wors.h.i.+p the Lord thy G.o.d, an
- 136 8. What was the character and the work of many of the bishops at that time?"_Worldly-minded bishops_, instead of caring for the salvation of their flocks, were often but too much inclined to travel about, and _entangle themselves in worldly concerns_
- 137 3. To whom, then, should its observance be rendered?"Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and _to G.o.d the things that are G.o.d's_." Mark 12:17.NOTE.-When men make Sabbath laws, therefore, they require Sabbath observance to
- 138 "For this is the message that ye have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? _Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righte
- 139 12. What does Christ say of those who are persecuted for righteousness'sake?"Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, a
- 140 11. When cast out of the mountain of G.o.d, to what place were Satan and his angels banished, to be kept till the judgment?"For if G.o.d spared not the angels that sinned, but _cast them down to h.e.l.l, and delivered them into chains of darkness_, t
- 141 28. What will influence the nations to gather for the great battle of Armageddon?"They are _the spirits of devils_, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, _to gather them to the battle of that great day o
- 142 8. How is man's nature defined?"Shall _mortal man_ be more just than G.o.d?" Job 4:17._Mortal_: "Subject to death."-_Webster._ 9. What is G.o.d's nature?"Now unto the King _eternal, immortal, invisible_, the only wise G.
- 143 "_When Christ, who is our life, shall appear_, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory." Verse 4.NOTE.-The word _immortal_ occurs but once in the English Bible (1 Tim. 1:17), and is there applied to G.o.d.25. Who only possesses inherent immo
- 144 WILLIAM COWPER.The Intermediate State [Ill.u.s.tration.]The Burial Of Sarah. "If I wait, the grave is mine house." Job 17:13.1. By what figure does the Bible represent death?"But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning the
- 145 Sleep on, beloved! sleep, and take thy rest; Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast.We love thee well, but Jesus loves thee best- Good night.The Two Resurrections [Ill.u.s.tration.]Christ's Second Coming. Descent Of The Holy City.1. What co
- 146 "As for me, I will behold Thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, _when I awake, with Thy likeness_." Ps. 17:15.17. What great contrast will be seen between the present body and the one to be put on in the resurrection?"So also is
- 147 _Consume_: "To destroy; as by decomposition, dissipation, waste, or fire."-_Webster._ 8. How does John the Baptist describe the destruction of the wicked?"He that cometh after me is mightier than I, ... whose fan is in His hand, and He will
- 148 "Blessed are the meek: for _they shall inherit the earth_." Matt. 5:5. See also Ps. 37:11, 29; Isa. 65:17-25; Dan. 7:18.26. What universal song of praise will then be sung?"And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under
- 149 "And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: _and behold the angels of G.o.d ascending and descending on it_." Gen. 28:12.16. To whose authority are the angels subject?"Jesus Christ: who is
- 150 "A fiery stream issued and came forth from before Him: _thousand thousands ministered unto Him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him_: the judgment was set, and the books were opened." Dan. 7:10.NOTE.-Since the angels are our min
- 151 Luke 9:42.NOTE.-Those under demoniacal control are simply the sport and plaything of the evil spirits possessing and controlling them.10. As we near the closing scenes of human probation, why may we expect an increase in demoniacal manifestations?"Wo
- 152 7. With what is witchcraft cla.s.sed by Paul, and what does he say to those who are guilty of such things?"Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies.... I have also told you in time past, that they which d
- 153 Struggle manfully for life.PART XII. CHRISTIAN GROWTH AND EXPERIENCE [Ill.u.s.tration.]Jacob Going Down Into Egypt. "G.o.d Almighty appeared unto me ... and blessed me." Gen 48:3.Growth In Grace [Ill.u.s.tration.]Gideon Choosing His Army. "
- 154 2. What reward is promised to the overcomer?"To him that overcometh will I give _to eat of the tree of life_, which is in the midst of the paradise of G.o.d." Rev. 2:7. See also Rev. 2:11, 17, 26-28; 3:5, 12, 21. "He that overcometh shall i
- 155 CHARLES WESLEY.[Ill.u.s.tration.]Paul At Ephesus. "Many ... which used curious arts brought their books, ... and burned them." Acts 19:19.Walking In The Light [Ill.u.s.tration.]Abraham's Journey To Canaan. "By faith Abraham, when he wa
- 156 16. Who does Christ say will be blessed through the prophecies of the book of Revelation?"Blessed is _he that readeth_, and _they that hear_ the words of this prophecy, _and keep those things which are written therein_." Rev. 1:3.NOTE.-We are in
- 157 NOTE.-Intelligent faith as to what G.o.d will do for us touching any matter must be gained by what G.o.d's Word says concerning that point. No one can consistently hope for that which G.o.d has not promised. To expect that G.o.d will do that which He
- 158 NOTE.-Says a Christian writer: "Our sorrows do not spring out of the ground. G.o.d 'doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.' When He permits trials and afflictions, it is 'for our profit, that we might be partakers o
- 159 1. Why is it better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting?"It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: _for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart_." Eccl.
- 160 "The Lord also will be _a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble_." Ps. 9:9.7. What has G.o.d promised His children when pa.s.sing through trials and afflictions?"When thou pa.s.sest through the waters, _I will be with thee_
- 161 26. What promise has G.o.d made to bereaved mothers?"Thus saith the Lord; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the Lord; and _they shall come again from the land of the enemy_." Jer. 31
- 162 Patience [Ill.u.s.tration.]Job And His Friends. "Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord." James 5:11.1. What has the Bible to say concerning patience?"The _patient in spirit_ is better than the _proud in spi
- 163 "Be not therefore anxious, saying, _What shall we eat?_ or, _What shall we drink?_ or, _Wherewithal shall we be clothed?_ For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your Heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things." M
- 164 8. Why and for what may every child of G.o.d rejoice?"I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my G.o.d; for _He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness_." Isa. 61:1
- 165 Joseph Forgiving His Brethren. "Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." Matt. 6:12.1. What has G.o.d promised to do when we confess our sins?"If we confess our sins, _He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins_, and to cleanse
- 166 1. When the ten spies brought back an evil report from the land of Canaan, what did Caleb say?"And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, _Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it_." Num. 13:30.2. What
- 167 "For _the mystery of iniquity doth already work_: only he who now letteth [hindereth] will let, until he be taken out of the way." 2 Thess. 2:7.9. Before Christ should come, what did Paul say was to take place?"Let no man deceive you by any
- 168 "And Jesus called _a little child_ unto Him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, ... _Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child; the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven._" Matt.18:2-4.NOTES.-Humility is "fr
- 169 NOTE.-These four cla.s.ses include all. All should be sober.6. What similar advice is given in the epistle to the Romans?"Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying
- 170 11. By what means was the psalmist made wiser than his enemies?"Thou _through Thy commandments_ hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me." Ps. 119:98.12. Why did his understanding excel that of his teachers?"I have mo
- 171 9. What does Solomon say concerning diligence in business?"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might." Eccl. 9:10. "Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds." Prov. 27:23. "He that
- 172 10. What does G.o.d's word then become to the believer?"Thy word was unto me _the joy and rejoicing of mine heart_." Jer. 15:16, last part.11. Why are the Scriptures given?"All scripture is given by inspiration of G.o.d, and is profita
- 173 PART XIII. PRAYER AND PUBLIC WORs.h.i.+P [Ill.u.s.tration.]The Groves Were G.o.d's First Temples. "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O Most High." Ps. 92:1.Importance Of Prayer [Ill.u.s.trat
- 174 15. With what should our prayers be mingled?"Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication _with thanksgiving_ let your requests be made known unto G.o.d." Phil. 4:6.16. How often should we pray?"_Praying always_ with
- 175 We rise, and all, the distant and the near, Stands forth in sunny outline, brave and clear.We kneel, how weak! we rise, how full of power!Why, therefore, should we do ourselves this wrong, Or others, that we are not always strong, That we are ever overbor
- 176 "_My G.o.d shall supply all your need_ according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Phil. 4:19.4. Do we always know what to pray for?"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: _for we know not what we should pray for as we oug
- 177 2. How are we instructed to wors.h.i.+p the Lord?"Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name; _wors.h.i.+p the Lord in the beauty of holiness_." Ps. 29:2.3. What att.i.tude is indicative of reverence in wors.h.i.+p?"O come, let us wors.
- 178 Reverence For The House Of G.o.d [Ill.u.s.tration.]A Jewish Synagogue. "Ye shall keep My Sabbaths, and reverence My sanctuary." Lev. 19:30.1. Why did G.o.d instruct His people to build a sanctuary?"And let them make Me a sanctuary; _that I
- 179 With reverence let the saints appear, And bow before the Lord; His high commands with reverence hear, And tremble at His word.O Jesus, Lord of earth and heaven, Our life and joy, to Thee Be honor, thanks, and blessing given Through all eternity.ISAAC WATT
- 180 4. What does he exhort all to do?"O magnify the Lord with me, and _let us exalt His name together_." Ps.34:3.5. What personal experience does he say he will declare in the hearing of all who fear G.o.d?"Come and hear, all ye that fear G.o.d
- 181 Out of my heart I sing a song, O world so great and grand!But hearts are weak, and hands reach out For the touch of a kindly hand.O song that I sing, I pray you bring To some sad soul thy balm; Fall soft, I pray, like the breath of May, Or the touch of a
- 182 [Ill.u.s.tration.]The Gospel Commission. "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15.1. Before leaving His disciples, what great commission did Christ give them?"And He said unto them, _Go ye into all the
- 183 To every clime, where lost by sin, The grace of Christ a soul may win, From here Thy messengers go forth From east to west, from south to north.Perchance, in heaven one day to me Some blessed soul may come and say, All hail, beloved! But for thee My soul
- 184 Sound it loud o'er every hilltop, Gloomy shade and sunny plain; Ocean depths repeat the message, Full salvation's glad refrain.Sound it in the hedge and highway, Earth's dark spots where exiles roam; Let it tell all things are ready, Father
- 185 "He that is not with Me is _against_ Me: and he that gathereth not with Me _scattereth_." Luke 11:23.20. For what does the Lord tell us to pray?"The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: _pray ye therefore the Lord of the harves
- 186 1. What was the character of Christ's work among men?"Who went about _doing good_." Acts 10:38.2. What will His true followers do?"He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so _to walk, even as He walked_." 1 John 2:6.3.
- 187 Visiting The Sick [Ill.u.s.tration.]A Message Of Comfort. "I was sick, and ye visited Me." Matt. 25:36.1. For what will Christ finally commend the righteous?"I was sick, and _ye visited Me_." Matt. 25:36.2. Why, in His earthly ministry
- 188 "Then Peter said [to the lame man], Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and _immediately his feet and ankle-bones
- 189 Order And Organization [Ill.u.s.tration.]The Camp Of Israel. "Let all things be done decently and in order." 1 Cor.14:40.1. Of what is G.o.d the author?"For G.o.d is not the author of confusion, but of _peace_, as in all churches of the sai
- 190 Look to your light! does it s.h.i.+ne out clear?Support Of The Ministry [Ill.u.s.tration.]Jacob's Vow. "Of all that Thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto Thee." Gen. 28:22.1. What is one way in which we are commanded to honor
- 191 The Widow's Mites. "This poor widow hath cast in more than they all." Luke 21:3.Free-Will Offerings [Ill.u.s.tration.]Bringing Gifts To The Feast. "Bring an offering, and come into His courts." Ps. 96:8.1. By what has G.o.d ordain
- 192 2. Is a mere expression of good wishes sufficient?"If a brother or sister be naked, and dest.i.tute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful
- 193 15. What did Christ say would be their experience in obeying His instruction?"If ye know these things, _happy are ye if ye do them_." Verse 17.16. How does Christ regard an act performed toward the humblest of His disciples?"Inasmuch as ye
- 194 "Men shall be _lovers of their own selves, covetous_." 2 Tim. 3:2.4. How prevalent is this sin of self-seeking?"For _all seek their own_, not the things which are Jesus Christ's." Phil.2:21.5. What does charity not do?"Charit
- 195 15. What parable did Christ give to correct the false idea of the Pharisees that wealth was a sign of special favor with G.o.d?The parable of the rich man and Lazarus. Luke 16:19-31.16. What did He point out as one of the dangers of the possession of weal
- 196 Is not the way to heavenly gain Through earthly grief and loss?Rest must be won by toil and pain; The crown repays the cross.HENRY F. LYTE.Debts [Ill.u.s.tration.]Forging The Chains. "The borrower is servant to the lender." Prov. 22:7.1. What ge
- 197 Respect Of Persons [Ill.u.s.tration.]Peter In The House Of Cornelius. "Of a truth I perceive that G.o.d is no respecter of persons." Acts 10:34.1. Of what has G.o.d made all nations?"And hath made _of one blood_ all nations of men for to dw
- 198 "_Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord_, and He will have mercy upon him; and to our G.o.d, for He will abundantly pardon." Isa. 55:7.8. Why must the wicked forsake their thoughts
- 199 6. What kind of report did the ten spies bring back concerning the promised land?"They brought up _an evil report_ of the land which they had searched."Num. 13:32.7. What did Caleb say of the ability of Israel to take it?"Let us go up at on
- 200 NOTE.-Then when we judge, accuse, and condemn one another, we are doing the work of Satan.3. If we bite and devour one another, what may we expect?"But if ye bite and devour one another, _take heed that ye be not consumed one of another_." Gal.