Predictions that may be Relied on

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 3, 1858

Predictions that may be Relied on.

LET times be ever so good, if you are slothful you will be in want: let times be ever so bad, if you are diligent in the ways of God you will prosper. "The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat." Prov. xiii, 4.

Even though you be simple, yet, if you study God's word, you will become wise. "The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple." Ps. cxix, 130.

Whatsoever cause others may have for fear, you shall not be hurt if you trust in the Lord. "They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth forever." Ps. cxxv, 1.

If you love and practice sin, it is impossible for you to escape punishment. "Be sure your sin will find you out." Num. xxxii, 23.

If you trust in your own resolution, strength, or righteousness, you are sure to fail. "He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool." Prov. xxviii, 26.

If you seek salvation from any but the Lord Jesus Christ, you will infallibly be deceived. "For there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts iv, 12.

Though you prosper in worldly things, if you practice sin, you will be unhappy. "There is no peace, saith the Lord, unto the wicked." Isa. xlviii, 22.

Whether you are young or old, weak or strong, sick or well, death is still standing at your door. "Dust thou art, and unto dust thou shalt return." Gen. iii, 19. "There is but a step between me and death," 1 Sam. xx, 3.—Sel.