Pungent Points
"There is a way that seemeth
right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death",
declared the wise man of old. It ought to be noted that what "seemeth to be right" represents an emotion or
feeling that is of the strongest magnitude. Let no man imagine that
because the Scriptures use the word "seemeth" there is a connotation of loose persuasion or flimsy
convictions. That is meant to denote a very powerful persuasion that somethiing is right when actually it is wrong,
and leads to ultimate death, or separation from the Living God. Each one of us
ought to beware of trusting in our own heart or leaning to our own understanding.
Unless God has spoken on a matter, very careful scrutiny and deliberation ought
to characterize, precede, and pervade our persuasions. (Prov. 3:4, 5).
Those that are the "sons of
God" (I Jno. 3:1-2) have certain inalienable rights which are to be fully
and conscientiously exploited. To mention a few of them; 1. Coming with
boldness unto the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2. Not being
a debtor to the flesh to live after the flesh. 3. To freely, honestly, and
wholeheartedly confess their sins that they may be forgiven and have the blood
of Jesus Christ God's Son cleanse them from
all unrighteousness. 4. To go forth to Him without the stamp, bearing His reeproach. 5. To suffer for Him
that they might reign with Him. 6.
To make prayers and intercessions for all men everywhere. 7. To resist the
Devil, knowing that he shall flee from them. 8. To enjoy the benefit of having
the "angel of the Lord" camp round about them, to deliver them from
fear of evil. These are not to mention the fact that the Kingdom of heaven is
theirs, they shall be comforted, they shall
be filled, they shall see God, inherit the earth, and "obtain" the world to come. Certainly such privileges are
a source of great joy, as well as an ever present reason for incessant
thanksgivings among the elect.