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
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