Christian Obedience

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

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

Christian Obedience.

THE Christian may let his light shine by constantly acting in reference to a higher law, and under the influence of higher motives than actuate worldly-minded men. The law of God, the authority of which he recognizes, is the rule by which he regulates his conduct. The sentiments of other men, or the actions of other men, are not regarded as sufficient to justify him in imitating their example when it is contrary to the requirements of God's law. Prevailing sentiment, or prevailing practice is not the rule that governs his life. He acts from a higher standard of duty than the loose morality of the world, that is ever varying according to the changing tastes and selfish interests of men. The great question with him is, not what others do, but, what does God require? His law is recognized as supreme, it is hid in his heart, and he regulates his life and conduct by its requirements. He demonstrates this in a life of consistent obedience. He looketh into the perfect law of liberty, continueth therein, and is not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work.—Methodist Recorder.