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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Apr 8, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 14.

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Christian Obedience.

By Herrick Johnson

ONE essential characteristic of Christian obedience is, it is total. It makes no terms. Does obedience cost? No matter. It is God's will; therefore it is my will. Controversy, choice, or selection in the presence of divine command is treason. "Enter into thy closet" is just as binding as "Thou shalt not steal." "Love your enemies" is just as much of God as "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ." If we can make choice of such commands as we feel like obeying and disregard the rest, what are we but masters instead of subjects, dictating terms instead of receiving orders? If our obedience is genuine, it will be, like the Rechabites', total.—Rev. Herrick Johnson, D. D.