Many years ago a young man in Canada heard the clear gospel of the grace of God, and believed it to the saving of his soul. It was a deep work, producing repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. Out of this exercise came a real desire to please the Lord, with the result that he felt he could not go on using tobacco, so he gave it up definitely and finally.
Some time later a friend asked him if he had ever been tempted to return to his tobacco. This dear brother S. quietly replied, "The odor of it does sometimes awaken old desires, but then I am thankful that there is something I can give up for the Lord." He remained a faithful and devoted follower of Christ, and for many years was used in blessing to others until that happy moment when the Lord called him to be with Himself.
Worldliness so rampant, calls for renewed separation from all that is not according to the Word of God. Departure from the plain paths of Scripture is on the increase, and we are in danger of being overcome by the plausible reasons and fair speeches of those who advocate toleration of that from which God in His grace has delivered us.
What a thought! to be so one with Christ, so living Christ, that we have to put as a test to everything, Would my Lord like this or that? The Christ of God, who has made me one with Himself; what does He think of it?