The Acts of the Apostles (1911) — PDF Scan 473
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CESAR'S HOUSEHOLD 467 no excuse that will bear investigation. Could lie do this, he would prove God unjust, in that He had made for His children conditions of salvation with which they could not comply. He whose heart is fixed to serve God will find opportunity to witness for Him. Difficulties will be powerless to hinder him who is determined to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. In the strength gained by prayer and a study of the Word, he will seek virtue and forsake vice. Looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of the faith, who endured the contradiction of sinners against Himself, the believer will willingly brave contemiot and derision. And help and grace sufficient for every circumstance are promised by Him whose word is truth. His everlasting arms encircle the soul that turns to Him for aid. In His care we may rest safely, saying, ^^What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee. " ' To all who put their trust in Him, God will fulfil His promise. By His own example the Saviour has shown that His followers can be in the world, and yet not of the world. He came not to partake of its delusive pleasures, to be swayed by its customs, and to follow its practices, but to do His Father's will, to seek and save the lost. With this object before him, the Christian may stand uncontaminated in any surroundings. Whatever his station or circumstances, exalted or humble, he will manifest the power of true religion in. the faithful performance of duty. Not in freedom from trial, but in the midst of it, is Christian character developed. Exposure to rebuffs and opposition leads the follower of Christ 'Ps. 56:3.