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.<\/p>\n
Psalm 139:23\u201324; Matthew 23:15; 1 Corinthians 4:3\u20135; Colossians 3:16\u201318, 23<\/p>\n
The Root of the Righteous,<\/i> 102, 103.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 … Continue reading “SERVICE:
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