WHAT
along
lines which
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and yet be very
interest him,
capacity along other lines. One student has the ability to remember history, but is unable to learn languages. His ability in that field is very limited. The same thing applies to an deficient
in
individual
his
the
in
attainment,
accumulation, and
appreciation of certain Christian graces. One may learn to preach in a very acceptable manner, and
yet find it absolutely impossible to master the fine of oratory. One may learn to preach acceptably, and yet never learn to sermoni e effectively. There
art
are
those who
engaged
are
in the field of
teaching
in
religious schools, who are also ordained ministers. They are effective as teachers, but very ineffective as preachers. Why? The answer seems to be found in the
simple
fact that
they
have
capacity, mentally
and otherwise, for the attainment of those graces necessary for one form of Christian service and not for the other.
Holiness does for
description
traits
which
them
are
due
some
to
the
For a
not
imply perfection in individual we find "plenty of room
In this field
characTeristics.
of numbers of individuals who have
are
to
positively detrimental. Some of training, some to environment, and
inherent
nature
the writer knows
example, forcing
habit of
of
the
individual.
person who has his attention upon people in an When speaking to a person, he a
unbearable way. will edge as close to him as possible, thrust his lips close to the face, and almost lean upon his auditor. This is an unwholesome characteristic, and is very offensive.
That
particular
person
happens
to
be