1. Is it because I am afraid of ridicule, and of what others may say of me? "Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of Me and of My words, of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed." Mark 8:38.
2. Is it because of the inconsistencies of professing Christians? "Every one of us Shall give an account of himself to God." nom. 14:12.
3. Is it because I am not Willing to give tip all to Christ? "What shall it profit O Man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" Mark 8:36.
4. Is it because I am afraid that I shall not be accepted? "Him that cometh to Me I will in no 'Wise cast ode" John 6:37.
5. Is it because I fear I am too great a sinner? "Her sins, which are many, are forgiven." Luke 7:47.
6. Is it because I am afraid I shall not "hold out"? "He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him." Heb. 7:25.
7. Is it, because I am thinking that I will do as well as I, can; and that. God will be satisfied with that? "Whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all." James 2:10.
8. Is it because I am postponing the matter without any definite reason? "Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth." Prov. 27:1.
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in 'Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16.
"He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.”
Prov. 29:1