Jesus was and is God; therefore what he commanded is the command of God.

And since he had just proved his ability to create abundance of food, his command to avoid waste must have been given for the benefit of his hearers; and can you think he would have approved of the waste of good, nourishing food of which you have just been telling ?" "No, mother; I am convinced that it was not right; that it was, in fact, wicked waste.

I must own that I had a share in it; but I promise you I will never be guilty of the like again.

It does seem very wrong when one thinks of the multitudes of people in different parts of the world who are actually starving." "Yes, I hope you will be more thoughtful in future--will use your influence against such objectionable sport; surely bright young men and boys should be capable of finding or making better or less blameworthy fun.

You may feel assured, however, that your mother is interested in all that interests you.