ere, so shall also the
coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood
they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the
day that Noe entered into the ark." Mat. 24:37, 38. Let us considerately
review this prophecy.

"Lovers of their own selves." Such a disposition of heart will manifest
itself. Such people have more concern for their own welfare than for their
neighbor's. They will look out for their own best interest. In the
ministry it would be manifested in seeking places of ease, luxury, honor,
and wealth.

"Covetous." A desire for worldly gain, loving money. By their conversation
and general manner they manifest a strong desire for wealth, resorting to
festivals and fairs to gain money.

"Boasters." Placing a high estimate on their own personal worth and
accomplishments. As a man recently remarked of a stained window in a
meeting-house: "See that window! Is not that fine? That cost one hundred
dollars. That is my window, I put that in. These others only cost
seventy-five dollars. See, here are my initials."

"Proud." Studying to make a fine appearance, striving to excel in pulpit
oratory, advertising the work they have done--so many have been converted
through my labors, etc. All these works are indications of a proud heart.

"Blasphemers." To speak lightly of sacred things, to ridicule any portion
of God's Word. Many professors of Christianity of to-day when asked if
they believe in the ordinance of feet-washing will make some such answer
as, "If your feet are dirty, you ought to wash them." The doctrines of
holiness and divine healing are often impiously spoken of. Jesus Christ is
sometimes charged with being a freemason, and recently a man said that the
Savior went to school and studied for the ministry.

"Disobedient to parents." Is there not many a young lady and young man in
apostate Protestantism, trampling under their feet the commands and wishes
of their parents? The "old man," or the "old woman" (as they often speak
of their parents), they say, "is not going to rule me."

"Unthankful." Murmuring when reverses come; complaining if their financial
undertakings are unsuccessful; dissatisfied and discontented. These are
evidences of an unthankful and ungrateful heart.

"Unholy." Those who dispute the doctrine of holiness, of purity or sinless
perfection. They confess that they commit sin, and their life bears
evidence that their confession is true. O