Saturday, September 14, 2024

Almost Christians....

"Multitudes are in the “valley of decision” (Joel 3:14), and all those who remain too long in the valley of decision will die there.

The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not
saved!
Jeremiah 8:20

Again He designates a certain day, saying in David, ‘Today,’ after such a long time, as it has been said: ‘Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.’ ” Hebrews 4:7." 
Steps to Life

There are some who seem to be always seeking for the heavenly pearl. But they do not make an entire surrender of their wrong habits. They do not die to self that Christ may live in them. Therefore, they do not find the precious pearl
They have not overcome unholy ambition and their love for worldly attractions. They do not take up the cross and follow Christ in the path of self-denial and sacrifice. 
Almost Christians, yet not fully Christians, 
they seem near the kingdom of heaven, 
but they cannot enter there. 
Almost but not wholly saved,
 means to be not almost but wholly lost.” 
 E.G.W.