90. The Believer's Secular Calling

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“D. R.,” Sheffield. The last clause of 1 Corinthians 7:2424Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God. (1 Corinthians 7:24), is of the utmost importance. “Brethren, let every man wherein he is called, therein abide with God.” At verse 20, we read, “Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.” But the expression, “with God,” fixes the import of both passages. Suppose an executioner converted; could he abide with God in that calling? Who would say, Yes? But this is an extreme case. Granted. But does it not prove that there are certain callings in which it is utterly impossible for a man to abide with God? Assuredly it does. Well, then, how are we to judge? By the authority of Scripture, and its action on the conscience. Many Christians seem able to abide, with a free conscience, in callings which others would deem most ungodly. “Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.” Where the eye is single—where Christ and His glory rule the heart—where self and its interests are not allowed to dim the vision, we shall soon be able to judge as to whether our calling or position is a godly one, or not. May the Lord grant us more of a single eye!