Choose the Way of Truth

[Thompson, Darryl]

Choose the Way of Truth 

     I have chosen the way of truth; thy judgments have I laid before
me. I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O Lord, put me not to shame. Ps.
119:30, 31  

     There are two great principles, one of loyalty, the other of
disloyalty. We all need greater Christian courage, that we may uplift
the standard on which is inscribed the commandments of God and the faith
of Jesus. . . . The line of demarcation between the obedient and the
disobedient must be plain and distinct. We must have a firm
determination to do the Lord's will at all times and in all places. . .
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     Christian strength is obtained by serving the Lord faithfully.
Young men and young women should realize that to be one with Christ is
the highest honor to which they can attain. By the strictest fidelity
they should strive for moral independence, and this independence they
should maintain against every influence that may try to turn them from
righteous principles. Stronger minds may, yes, they will, make
assertions that have no foundation in truth. Let the heavenly eyesalve
be applied to the eyes of your understanding, that you may distinguish
between truth and error. Search the Word; and when you find a "Thus
saith the Lord," take your stand. . . .  

     In Pilgrim's Progress there is a character called Pliable. Youth,
shun this character. Those represented by it are very accommodating, but
they are as a reed shaken by the wind. They possess no will power. Every
youth needs to cultivate decision. A divided state of the will is a
snare, and will be the ruin of many youth. Be firm, else you will be
left with your house, or character, built upon a sandy foundation.  

     The Lord's philosophy is the rule of the Christian's life. The
entire being should be imbued with the life-giving principles of heaven.
The busy nothings which consume the time of so many shrink into their
proper position before a healthy, sanctifying Bible piety. 

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