The Follower of Christ.
By S.
A TRUE follower of Christ does not apologize at every step as he advances through new scenes and unexpected differences of belief. He does not say to the world, If you have no objections I will study the word of God and believe in Jesus. He does every duty as it is made known to him whether he please or displease the world. Whether there are objections or no objections. Our Saviour has commanded us to “search the Scriptures,” and has promised a blessing on those who study prophecy. We need strong men, men of thought, of purpose, and of character, courageous champions of truth, blessed with the meek and lowly Spirit of Christ, who will search his word, believe and live out the truth, regardless of the taunts that may be heaped upon them. Why shrink from duty one moment? Why not prayerfully strive to come up to the standard of piety laid down in God's holy word? If we do every duty as fast as it is made known to us, and pray earnestly for the Spirit, we shall receive it; for He has said “He that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” We want something more than the theory of religion. We want that deep work of grace that Paul had. Exercise in grace develops a man in grace. Some people do not believe because they resolve not to believe. They cherish their unbelief of the prophecies, and in the second coming of Christ. But we pray God to send his converting Spirit to the hearts of men that they may believe the whole truth.