September 3 A Bona Fide Christian Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 1 John 4:13,15 It’s interesting to meet people who call themselves Christians but have absolutely no knowledge of what that means. To them, a Christian is simply a person who goes to church. To others, a person is automatically considered a Christian just by becoming a citizen of the United States of America. But friend, this is so far from the truth. The following passage by William S. Plumer is actually one long sentence containing the characteristics of a bona fide Christian. But if Christ be found in us the hope of glory; if we have taken Him to be our prophet, priest and king; if His name is to us as ointment poured forth; if He is precious to our souls; if we esteem His reproach greater riches than the treasures of earth; if we had rather suffer than sin; if we rest the whole weight of our salvation on His righteousness; if we delight in His ordinances; if we esteem all His precepts concerning all things to be right; if we count His service a privilege; if we long for His grace and presence; if we hate all iniquity, even the thought of foolishness; if we strive to perfect holiness in the fear of God; if we weep over our shortcomings; if we greatly long to be made like Christ; then we are Christ’s servants and friends, and we shall be finally and forever saved. If you find yourself in this sentence, there’s a good chance you’re a true follower of Jesus Christ. 1 Samuel 27; 1 Corinthians 8 Ezekiel 6; Psalms 44
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