I beseech you, by the mercies of God, to look this question fairly in the face. I entreat you not to stifle conscience by vague hopes of Gods mercy, while your heart cleaves to the world. I implore you not to drown convictions by childish imaginations about Gods love, while your daily ways and habits show plainly that the love of the Father is not in you. There is mercy in God, like a river — but it is for the penitent believer in Christ Jesus. There is a love in God toward sinners which is unspeakable and unsearchable — but it is for those who hear Christs voice and follow Him. Seek to have a saving interest in that love. Break off every known sin; come out boldly from the world; cry mightily to God in prayer; cast yourself wholly and unreservedly on the Lord Jesus for time and eternity; lay aside every weight. Cling to nothing, however dear, which interferes with your souls salvation; give up everything, however precious, which comes between you and Heaven. Thisold shipwrecked worldis fast sinking beneath your feet; the one thing needful is to have a place in thelifeboatand get safe to shore. Give diligence to make your calling and election sure. Whatever happens to your house and property — see that you make sure of Heaven. Oh, better a million times be laughed at and thought extreme in this world — than go down to Hell from the midst of the congregation, and end like Lots wife! Holiness! by J.C. Ryle (1816—1900)
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