QUES. 10.-Will you please give in Help and Food a brief statement of your reasons why a true Christian should not engage in war?

ANS.-A true Christian is one who is "born of God " (Jno. 1:12, 13) and a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. Of such the Lord Jesus said, "They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world" (Jno. 17:16). Our "citizenship is in heaven, " therefore, "from whence also we look for the Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ, (Phil. 3:20). " As strangers and pilgrims" here on earth, our conduct towards Governments is outlined in 1 Pet. 2:11-17, and Romans, chapter 13.

Please note that as "strangers and pilgrims our conduct is to be respectful to the authorities, and to pay tribute, customs, etc., but there is not one word as to how to rule or take part in earthly government.-"Why? Because a Christian in .the place of rule on earth would be out of his place, being a citizen of heaven, and a stranger and pilgrim on earth. Now kings and rulers call upon their citizens, not upon "strangers, " in their warfare with other powers. With this the Christian should have nothing to do. For how could the Christian who is called to "walk in love, " and to "love his neighbor as himself " (Rom. 13:19), smite to death his fellow-man because Governments are at war, whilst he himself is a stranger and pilgrim here?

QUES. 11.-Will you please answer this question in Help and Food.

Is it right for a Christian to carry insurance on his life, his automobile, or property? I put this question to three brethren. One said, "It would be lack of faith to insure anything-trust God." Another said only lack of means prevented him insuring his car. Another said it was good business policy to insure:that a man was not providing (or his own that did not carry insurance on all-his life included.

ANS.-The first and last answers to your inquiry from three brethren are each correct from their different points of view. (1) If our trust is really in God, not only for our soul's salvation but for the present needs of this life, and God's care is such as our Lord expressed it in Matt. 6:26-34, what else need we have? Will an Insurance Company make it more secure ? (2) On the other hand, if God be left out, or if He does not care for our needs as to this life, it is only common prudence to provide against possible or probable future needs.

The world has provided various ways to avoid a felt dependence upon God. Surely none will contend that it has helped faith; and "without faith it is impossible to please Him " (Heb. 11:6).

QUES. 12.-Please explain through Help and Food what is meant by, "The idols of Egypt shall be moved at His presence.'' (Isa. 19:1).

ANS.-Exodus 12:12 points out the meaning. Egypt was filled with idolatry. Not only were the sun and the Nile worshiped as benefactors of Egypt, but the frog, the crocodile, cats, beetles, etc. were revered as connected with some divinity. Every city and town was dedicated to its special god and protector. Hence when God's judgments fell upon Egypt, their gods were smitten before the eyes of the Egyptians, whom their gods could not protect.