A Presentation of Perfection - Media Sabda Org

take God's Revivalist down to the post office in a two-wheeled cart." That was before
they had the one-horse wagon. In the winter some of the street boys would throw
snowballs at us. But when we reached this old Hilltop it seemed as if the glory
flooded our souls more than ever. [68]
1959
George Watson, William S. Deal, and an anonymous writer all wrote articles the God's Revivalist
printed that need to be discussed.
In June a piece was printed by Watson that was entitled "Evidences of the Self-Life." In this
article he identified several manifestations of the self-life. By self-life he meant carnality in the heart
that must be slain by the power of God.
One of the main manifestations he talked about was a touchy disposition. He wrote:
It is amazing how many there are who profess to be dead to self, and yet manifest a
terrific sensitiveness at being slighted. If they are not invited to preach, or lead the
prayer, or sing, or do something in church work or religious gatherings -- if their
talents are not recognized it is often quite difficult for them to conceal their ugly
thoughts and feelings, and they insist that their wretched touchiness is a part of the
Christ-life. [69]
In the article he went on to identify other manifestations of carnality. Things like forever looking
out for Number One, always unwittingly magnifying self, and always putting forth an extra effort
to impress people with one's gifts. At the conclusion of the writing, Watson made it clear that this
type of behavior must be dealt with by the sanctifying power of Christ.
An interesting article was published anonymously in August called "What Shall I Wear?" This
writing first appeared in The Herald of Holiness. The author started the article by stating that the
matter of dress should not be overlooked as insignificant in the Christian life. The writer said that,
since dress is often a controversial topic, many preachers have entirely avoided the issue. According
to the writer, this was how holiness people should dress:
The Bible does not teach that our peculiarity should be in offensive appearance. We
should dress neatly and becomingly, following the custom of our age with a modest
reserve that attracts no attention to self. Be a credit, not a contradiction, to holiness.
Holiness means cleanliness. Dress is an expression of inner refinement or lack of it.
[70]
One last comment was given near the end of the writing:
The love for display and extravagant adorning of the flesh testified to a self-centered
life. A humble walk with God and expensive, elaborate attire are incompatible. A
heart dead to self and centered in God's will takes no pleasure in being on exhibition
as a walking fashion plate. [71]