December 15

The disciples were called Christians, first, in Antioch—Acts 11:26.

IF I bear the name of Christian, do I endeavor to walk worthily of the high and holy vocation wherewith I am called? As a disciple, do I learn of Christ? As a follower, do I walk in his steps? As a servant, do I obey his commands, and do his will? As a son and heir, do I cherish his Spirit, and imitate his example, and honor his name, and not only expect, but endeavor to be prepared for the inheritance he has promised? Can I say, "For me to live is Christ"?

See that every hour your thoughts, feelings, and actions be like those of Christ; then will your life be his.

The Scriptures give several names to Christians, expressive of their graces, and character, and expectations: disciples, for their knowledge; believers, for their faith; servants, for their obedience; brethren, for their love; saints, for their holiness; and heirs, because they are soon to receive the inheritance of heaven, which Christ has gone to prepare for them above

He walks with God in penitence and faith, Looking for truth and light to him alone; The cross his only hope, and strength, and stay; His thoughts the thoughts of Christ; his highest aim To be like him, and in his Spirit grow; God's word his guide; his path, from day to day, The path of duty, bright, ascending still, And soon to end in the full bliss of heaven!