Matthew 17:22-27

1. Let it be our daily aim to say or do anything that would displease our Lord.
2. Let us observe our Lord's almighty power over all creation.
3. Let us observe our Lord's willingness to make concessions, rather than to give offense.

"Let us measure every difficult question as to right and wrong by one simple test, "How would I behave, if Jesus was standing by my side?" Such a standard is not extravagant and absurd. It is a standard that interferes with no duty or relation of life. It interferes with nothing but sin. Happy is he that tries to realize his Lord's presence, and to do all and say all as unto Christ."