Chapter 63—Some Things to Remember
The Saviour’s instructions to His disciples were given for the
benefit of His followers in every age. He had those in view who were
living near the close of time, when He said: “Take heed to yourselves.”
It is our work, each for himself, to cherish in the heart the precious
graces of the Holy Spirit
The great crisis is just before us. To meet its trials and temptations,
and to perform its duties, will require persevering faith. But we may
triumph gloriously; not one watching, praying, believing soul will be
ensnared by the enemy.
Brethren, to whom the truths of God’s word have been opened,
what part will you act in the closing scenes of this world’s history?
Are you awake to these solemn realities? Do you realize the grand
work of preparation that is going on in heaven and on earth? Let all
who have received the light, who have had the opportunity of reading
and hearing the prophecy, take heed to those things that are written
therein; “for the time is at hand.” Let none now tamper with sin, the
source of every misery in our world. No longer remain in lethargy
and stupid indifference. Let not the destiny of your soul hang upon
an uncertainty. Know that you are fully on the Lord’s side. Let the
inquiry go forth from sincere hearts and trembling lips, “Who shall be
able to stand?” Have you, in these last precious hours of probation,
been putting the very best material into your character building? Have
you been purifying your souls from every stain? Have you followed
the light? Have you works corresponding to your profession of faith?
It is possible to be a partial, formal believer, and yet be found
wanting and lose eternal life. It is possible to practice some of the
Bible injunctions and be regarded as a Christian, and yet perish because
you lack qualifications essential to Christian character. If you neglect
or treat with indifference the warnings that God has given, if you
cherish or excuse sin, you are sealing your soul’s destiny. You will be
weighed in the balance and found wanting. Grace, peace, and pardon
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