PRIVILEGE you are or you wouldn't be reading this article) you are a"son of privi lege." "But as many as received him (Christ), to them gave he power (authority and privilege) to become the sons of G o d ..." (John 1:12). "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God . . . " (I John 3:1). If that isn't priv ilege nothing is. While all Americans have the privileges granted American citizens, a few are granted the special privilege of being chosen by the President as ambassadors and are sent out to speak on behalf of the President and the country. The analogy holds for the "sons of privilege." As God's children we are also His ambassadors to those near and far who have never been told that they too can, through faith in Christ, become "sons of privilege." The biggest danger we face in this high calling is that of becoming cold and indifferent to the responsibility our position lays upon us. That responsibility is both horizontal (to reach our fellow men) and vertical (to please God by our obedience). If all the Christians in all the world would appreciate their privilege and fulfill their responsibility we would reach our generation for Christ. I have more than I can wear. Their feet and hands and heads are bare. I have more than I can eat.
They die with hunger in the street. My life knows love of noble souls. Their hearts are thirsty, empty bowls. I worship Jesus, risen Lord, But these have never heard His Word. These things let me remember when Cries of the needy rise again.
Anonymous Dr. Hillis is General Director of Overseas Crusades, Inc., Palo Alto, Calif.
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