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No Probation After Christ Comes
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Those who possess the carnal mind cannot comprehend the sa-
cred force of vital truth upon which their salvation depends, because
they cherish pride of heart, love of the world, love of ease, selfish-
ness, covetousness, envy, jealousy, lust, hatred, and every evil. If
they would overcome these they might be partakers of the divine
nature. Many leave the plain truths of God’s word and neglect to
follow the light that shines clearly upon their pathway; they try to pry
into secrets not plainly revealed and conjecture and talk and dispute
in regard to questions which they are not required to understand, for
they have no special reference to their salvation. Thousands have
been beguiled in this way by Satan. They have neglected present
faith and present duty which are clear and comprehensive to all who
have their reasoning powers; they have dwelt upon doubtful theories
and scriptures which they could not comprehend, and have erred
concerning the faith; they have a mixed faith.
God would have all make a practical use of the plain teachings
of His word in regard to the salvation of man. If they are doers of
the word, which is plain and powerful in its simplicity, they will not
fail to perfect Christian character. They will be sanctified through
the truth, and through humble obedience to it will secure everlasting
life. God wants servants that are true, not only in word, but in deed.
Their fruits will show the genuineness of their faith.
Brother O, you will be subject to Satan’s temptations if you
continue to cherish your erroneous views. Your faith will be a mixed
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faith, and you will be in danger of confusing the minds of others.
God requires His people to be a unit. Your peculiar views will prove
an injury to your influence; and if you continue to cherish them and
talk them, they will finally serve to separate you from your brethren.
If God has light which is necessary for the salvation of His people,
He will give it to them as He has given other great and important
truths. Here you should let the matter rest. Let God work in His own
way to accomplish His purposes in His own time and manner. May
God enable you to walk in the light as He is in the light.
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