Compulsory arbitration of all disputes between labour and capital is as improbable as compulsory arbitration of all disputes between nations, but the compulsory investigation of all disputes (before lockout or strike) will come as soon as the Golden Rule—­an expression of brotherhood—­is adopted in industry.  When each man loves his neighbour as himself all rights will be safeguarded—­the rights of employees, the rights of employers and the rights of the public—­that important third party that furnishes the profits for the employer and the wages for the employee.

Ambition has been a disturbing factor in government.  The ambitions of monarchs have overthrown governments and enslaved races.  In republics, the ambitions of aspirants for office have caused revolutions and corrupted politics.  No form of government is immune to the evils that flow from ambition, or proof against those who plot for their own political advancement.  For this evil, too, Christ has a remedy.  He changes the point of view.  It seems a simple thing, but behold the transformation!  “Let him who would be chiefest among you be servant of all.”  He makes service the measure of greatness.  This is one of the most important of the many great doctrines taught by the Saviour.  It puts the accent on giving instead of getting; it measures a life by the outflow rather than by the income.  Men had been in the habit of estimating their greatness by the amount of service they could coerce or buy; Christ taught them to measure their greatness by service rendered to others.  A wonderful transformation will take place in this old world when all are animated by a desire to contribute to the public good rather than by an ambition to absorb as much as possible from society.

Brotherhood is easily established among those who “in honour prefer one another”—­who are willing to hold office when they are needed, but as willing to serve under others as to command.  It is impossible to overestimate the contribution that Christ has made to enduring government in suppressing unworthy ambition and in implanting high and ennobling ideals.

War may be mentioned as the fourth foe of enduring government.  It is the resultant of many forces.  Love of money is probably more responsible for modern wars than any other one cause; commercial rivalries lead nations into injustice and unfair dealing.

Wars are sometimes waged to extend trade—­the blood of many being shed to enrich a few.  The supplying of battleships and munitions is so profitable a business that wars are encouraged by some for the money they bring to certain classes.  Prejudices are aroused, jealousies are stirred up and hatreds are fanned into flame.  Class conflicts cause wars and selfish ambitions have often embroiled nations; in fact, war is like a boil, it indicates that there is poison in the blood.  Christ is the great physician whose teachings purify the blood of the body politic and restore health.