SERVICE:
MOTIVES FOR; MISSIONS: MOTIVES FOR

Christians, and especially very active ones, should take time out frequently to search their souls to be sure of their motives. Many a solo is sung to show off; many a sermon is preached as an exhibition of talent; many a church is founded as a slap at some other church. Even missionary activity may become competitive, and soul winning may degenerate into a sort of brush-salesman project to satisfy the flesh. Do not forget, the Pharisees were great missionaries and would compass sea and land to make a convert.

Psalm 139:23–24; Matthew 23:15; 1 Corinthians 4:3–5; Colossians 3:16–18, 23

The Root of the Righteous, 102, 103.