No Root

Boys and girls, do not live on as if you shall always remain here. So many young people walk onward to their end without an impression of death and eternity. Light-mindedness is so great and vanity fills the heart. The things of the world have such an upper hand that there is scarcely time anymore for catechism and the examination of the truth.

Our heart is filled with fear when we observe the increasing indifference. How little power the truth wields, and the admonishments of father and mother are almost no longer heeded. We offer ourselves to the Molech of this world. What a privilege it is when there are mothers in the church as Naomi and fathers as Paul. How faithful Naomi dealt with Ruth at the border of Moab. Paul did not spare the congregation of Corinth. Yea, he received freedom to admonish the Galatians with holy earnestness when they were so deeply sunken in their carnal religion.

It is a privilege when we are willing to bear scorn and reproach, concerning the honor of God. The work of God can be tried, and it shall also endure the trial. Wood, hay, and stubble shall burn. Oh, let us consider that there must be a foundation in our heart and life laid by God Himself; that foundation is Jesus Christ. When gold, silver, and precious stones shall be built upon this foundation, they shall be able to abide the trial by fire.

“No root, and so endure but for a time.” How this should take hold on every person as a traveler unto the great eternity. We have such a desperately wicked and deceitful heart; who can know it? May each one lay himself before the omniscience of God and examine earnestly how it stands with his soul for the great eternity.

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