The Simplicity of God's Way by F. M. W.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 25, 1909

The Simplicity of God's Way

By F. M. W.

THE goodness of God is shown in all his works and ways. His eagerness to save, his willingness to bless all his creatures, is revealed in every manifestation of his character. He imposes no hard conditions upon the one who desires to come to him. He gives personal audience. No prince or potentate, priest or prelate, is necessary to make a formal presentation. The humble penitent secures direct admission to the heavenly audience-chamber. The great Sovereign of the universe listens with his own ear to his humble subject’s plea. He treats with the penitent directly and in detail.

What an assurance this method of dealing gives to the poor sinner! To an attentive and sympathizing ear he can reveal the full measure of his guilt; to one who will never betray his confidence, he can confide the inmost thoughts of his heart. And the pardon comes as freely and as fully. To the woman laden with her burden of sin, the Saviour said, “Go, and sin no more.” He says this to-day to every evil-doer. He has no words of scorning or reproach. The bruised reed he will not break; the smoking flax he will not quench, but by his own divine breath of love he seeks to fan the smoldering fire into a brighter blaze of life and glory.

This is the God that asks the love and veneration of his creatures. When we but contemplate his character, the sense of his infinite goodness thrills our hearts with love, and leads us to repentance. “O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”

F. M. W.