p. 594 | Progress in the Christian Life by Sel.

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Sep 30, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 38.

Progress in the Christian Life

By Sel.

THERE is no progress in the Christian life without effort. The natural gravitation of the soul is away from God, and this natural tendency to evil must be overcome, through the assistance of divine grace, by constant watchfulness and continual exertion. When we cease our efforts we are naturally borne down by the current, and instead of advancing, are carried away farther and farther from God. Hence we are exhorted to give all diligence to make our calling and election sure, and to be instant in season, and out of season, always abounding in the work of the Lord. This is not only essential to our own progress in virtue and goodness, but also to our usefulness.—Sel.