Touching the manners and customs of the kingdom of heaven, they are such as generally obtained in the land of Judea and in the East at the time of its erection; or, rather, they are the simple manners and customs of the family worship age of the world. These are consecrated by simply performing them with a regard to Jesus Christ, or from the motives prompted by the doctrine of the Reign of Heaven. As we treat our natural brothers and sisters in public and in private--as we address, salute, and converse with them--as we transact all family business, and conduct the affairs of the household--so are Christians to treat one another. There is no other virtue or utility in these, than as they cherish brotherly kindness and love, and are regarded to the Lord.

[A. C.]      

Source:

Alexander Campbell. "Manners and Customs." The Millennial Harbinger Extra 5 (August 1834): 412.

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