THE THINGS THAT ACCOMPANY SALVATION

July 31

Hebrews 6:9 

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, 

and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. 

Let us inquire, What are they?

Do we possess them?

Spiritual life - evidenced by convictions of sin;

hatred to sin;

crying to God for deliverance from sin;

groaning under the weight of the body of sin and death.

A tender conscience, - which trembles at sin, and feels deeply for God’s glory.

A filial fear of God - lest we should dishonour His name, disgraced His cause, and grieve His love.

An anxiety and deep-rooted concern for holiness, - both in the heart and in the life.

Contrition, or brokenness of heart for sin, - accompanied with holy mourning before God.

Fervour in devotion, -earnestly breathing out the desires of the heart before God, or grieving when it is not so.

A jealousy of self, -as to our sincerity and uprightness of intention; lest we should be led astray by the corruptions which are within.

A chase conversation coupled with fear.

Diligence in the means of grace.

Searching the Scriptures, to ascertain our real state and condition; what is the Lords will and our duty.

And increasing discovery of our all weakness, imperfections, and misery.

He that hath these things shall never finally fall.

Oh, give me, Saviour, give me still

My poverty to know;

Increase my faith; each day in grace

And knowledge may I grow;

Unfold the glories of Thy cross,

For which I count all else has loss.

James Smith