There must be a difference
"You are the salt of the earth." Matthew 5:13
"You are the light of the world." Matthew 5:14
Surely, if words mean anything, we are meant to learn from these two figures, that there must be something marked, distinct, and peculiar about our character, if we are true Christians.
It will never do to idle through life, thinking and living like others, if we mean to be owned by Christ as His people.
Have we grace? Then it must be seen. Have we the Spirit? Then there must be fruit. Have we any saving religion? Then there must be a difference of habits, tastes, and turn of mind, between us and those who think only of the world.
It is perfectly clear that true Christianity is something more, than being baptized and going to church.
J. C. Ryle, "The Gospel of Matthew" 1856
"You are the light of the world." Matthew 5:14
Surely, if words mean anything, we are meant to learn from these two figures, that there must be something marked, distinct, and peculiar about our character, if we are true Christians.
It will never do to idle through life, thinking and living like others, if we mean to be owned by Christ as His people.
Have we grace? Then it must be seen. Have we the Spirit? Then there must be fruit. Have we any saving religion? Then there must be a difference of habits, tastes, and turn of mind, between us and those who think only of the world.
It is perfectly clear that true Christianity is something more, than being baptized and going to church.
J. C. Ryle, "The Gospel of Matthew" 1856
posted by Jason W. Allen @ 8:07 AM
3 Comments
3 Comments:
Jason, it's good to see another blog up in my area that is standing for truth. I ran across you on the Adventures in Christianity Site. Hope that everything is going well in your Christian life. Let me know if you are ever interested in getting in touch. God bless your witness and walk this week. -Tim
This post is right on! If Christians aren't growing and producing fruit they should question whether they were connected to the Vine in the first place (John 15).
You guys haven't posted in a while. What is cooking?
By the way, I would remove that word verification in your settings. It tends to discourage comments. -Tim
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