[Manna - December 2]
And now, why tarriest thou?
Arise and be baptized. Acts 22:16
THERE is a directness in this address that is worthy
of being copied by all who have an influence upon
others, and who are seeking to bring them along in the
right way.
Urge them to promptness, to full and complete
obedience, to a full confession of the Lord and
the Truth.
If they are not inclined to promptly obey
after their eyes of faith have seen the Lord, and after
their ears have heard His voice, they will be
much less likely after a while, when the world and
the flesh and the devil will say to them, Do not be
an extremist; be moderate; do not make a full consecration
of yourself to the Lord.
Your neighbors and
friends will think you beside yourself, and it will
interfere with your hopes and prospects, and turn
your friends into enemies.
It will cost you too much;
go slowly.
Z. '01-186 R2825:4