Is it because I am afraid of ridicule? “Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of Me, and of My words, ... ..of him also shall the Son of Man be ashamed.” Mark 8:38.
Is it because of the inconsistencies of professing Christians?
“Every one of us shall give account of himself to God.” Romans 14:12.
Am I not willing to give up all to Christ?
“What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” Mark 8:36.
Am I afraid that I shall not be accepted?
“Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out.” John 6:37.
Is it that I fear I am too great a sinner?
“The blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanseth us from all sin.” 1 John 1:7.
Is it because I fear I shall not “hold out?”
“He which hath begun a good work in you, will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6.
Am I thinking that I will, do as well as I can, and that God ought to be satisfied with that?
“Whosoever shall keep the whole law and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.” James 2:10.
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.” Proverbs 27:1.
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