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giving God a tip, a Vdther ' than follow the- New Testament order of grace in giving. Materialism is. rampant. Unfortun ately it has even spread to certain mis sion stations. Unbelievers scoff at radio evangelists, and others in Christian service, who plead for money from widows and elderly folk, while they live sumptuously, driving Cadillacs and similar makes. In these days in which we live, we need to make sure that we are pil grims on our way home—not just a traveler . . . one away from home! The fact of the matter is, it is possi ble for a Christian to become entangled in the affairs of this life which would automatically carry “the world” into our fundamental circles.' The Bible gives God’s children a direct command; it is so potent, yet seldom heeded. Read the testimony of the Apostle John, “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love df the Father is not in Him.” What is thè world? One evening, I was talking with a man in a lovely garden setting. In the interest of con versation I pointed out the beauty of a (continued on next page) 17
T h is is th e most folk are traveling' to tne tains, the sea shore or “back home;” it is sort of a traditional part of American life. And it comes to me that I should like to ask if you know the difference between a traveler and a pilgrim? The answer is quite simple: a traveler is one who is away from home, but a pil grim is one who is on his way home.” I cannot help but be greatly con cerned as we come to this time with you. Our hearts are heavy, very heavy. We seek just the right words to pro claim, asking the Holy Spirit to use His convicting and convincing power to reveal sin in our own lives as well. In past months as we have talked on the theme of “The Crisis in Morality,” letters have poured in concerning vari ous conditions which exist. One pastor told of the sins of adultery and homo sexuality among his people, even among those who have given testimony of salvation. Another writes that few in his church seem to have any con viction whatsoever, about going to ques tionable places of amusement. Still others tell of the. way in which fine people seem to live only to get more of this world’s possessions. When they have gotten great gains they ease their
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