Young Christians Calendar – Saturday, May 23, 2020

Saturday, May 23, 2020

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Obedience

“What shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God” (1 Peter 4:17).

The gospel is a message from God which we are to OBEY! It is not just a kindly invitation which we are to accept or to present to others. We are not to think of it merely as an invitation which they may decline, or at least defer indefinitely, without any import. That is to them a fatal mistake. All who hear the gospel are responsible to OBEY it!

The story is told of college president Leonard Woods, who, when in France, was invited to dine with the king. He presented himself at the palace and was met by the king with the accustomed courtesy. “We did not know that we were to have the pleasure of your company today. You did not answer our invitation.” Leonard Woods, replied, “I thought the king’s invitation was to be OBEYED not answered.” When the Spirit of God says “Come,” it is equal to a command, and we had better make that our first priority and come. Don’t fall into the category of those of whom it is said, “They have not all obeyed the gospel” (Romans 10:16).

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