Others may seek after all these
things before ever thinking of seeking after God earnestly. They never find
what they seek; their flesh is never satisfied with pleasure. But even if they
found them, I must seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. If I
must keep my vision of eternity, maintain God’s holy fire burning in my breast,
retain His passion for souls and love for Him, I cannot seek or desire the
world or any of the things in the world. Others of my colleagues sought after
these things, now their hearts are dulled, their conscience seared, their eyes
blinded by the god of this world, theirs, should teach me the lesson, I cannot
seek or desire the world though others do. Others may scoff at the sound
doctrines of the Bible and allow little sins, but I cannot. The buildings that
are demolished were not pulled down by elephants; they were destroyed by
termites. Unless I am cleansed from evil thoughts, ill-temper, anger, envy,
lust, jealousy, pride, laziness, and idleness, over-eating and backbiting, I
won’t count myself as free from sin. Others may testify to being born-again and
converted and still be conscious of all these in their lives. But what is that
to me? I am called to follow Christ; looking on Him, I lose sight of all other
examples. Jesus: my mirror, my pattern, my example.
To be continue
