THE TESTIMONY OF A GOOD CONSCIENCE.
THERE are moments of serious inquiry in every thoughtful life, seasons of honest, earnest introspection, when the one supreme question is, “Am I really accomplishing God’s purpose in life concerning me?” That question does not, of necessity, originate in a morbid condition of soul. It may be, and ought to be, entertained so as to produce a healthful intellectual and moral activity. It will result in this, provided we are sure of our relationship to Him as the adopted children of His spiritual household. In other words, if we have in our hearts the witness of His Spirit to our adoption, we will be able, without injury to ourselves, to submit to rigid self-examination upon questions that affect our secret motives and manner of living. Am I doing the will of God, and as He would have me do it? It is well for each one to ask this concerning himself. We can answer this question with confidence if our hearts are right with Him. It is possible for us daily to live so that we can say, “Lord, this is Thy work, and I am doing this task that Thou hast given me for Thee.” All this may be said with a feeling of unworthiness and insufficiency. And yet it may be spoken with humble boldness and inward strength. When this is our attitude before Him, there will come into our hearts joy, peace, and love for His service, however trying that work may be to the flesh. We may go forth day by day with an uplifted countenance, with a feeling that, while we are weighed in the balance, through the mercy of God we are not “found wanting.”—Christian Advocate.