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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Sep 28, 1905

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 82, No. 39.

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Making a Right Choice

In the daily experience of life we are constantly called upon to choose the course which we shall pursue. In many instances the matters seem to be trifling, while in other cases we recognize that we are in a crisis, and we are conscious that much depends upon the decision which we make. Doubtless in almost every time of choosing we are making it either easier or harder to make a right choice next time, as much depends upon the habit of the mind. The basis of our whole Christian experience is found in keeping the choice and the will on the side of God and his promises. Mark these words: “You have confessed your sins, and in heart put them away. You have resolved to give yourself to God. Now go to him, and ask that he will wash away your sins, and give you a new heart. Then believe that he does this because he has promised.” Here is the lesson taught in the healing of the paralytic at Bethesda. “He believed Christ's word, believed that he was made whole, and he made the effort at once; he willed to walk, and he did walk. . . .” In like manner you are a sinner. You can not atone for your past sins, you can not change your heart, and make yourself holy. But God promises to do all this for you through Christ. You believe that promise. You confess your sins, and give yourself to God. You will to serve him. Just as surely as you do this, God will fulfil his word to you.” This is God's plan in the provision for our salvation, that we shall choose his way as revealed in his Word, believe the promises which he makes to those who choose his way, and he has pledged himself to supply the fact in our experience. God has given us a free will and the gift of faith, and we are therefore able to do all that he requires of us—to choose and to believe. As we maintain our choice and continue to exercise faith in his promises, God's power is revealed to keep us in the way which we choose, and to fulfil in us all the good pleasure of his will. “Choose ye this day whom ye will serve,” and make the choice every day.