In the parable, all the ten virgins went out to meet the bridegroom. All had lamps and vessels for oil. For a time there was seen no difference between them. So with the church that lives just before Christ’s second coming. All have a knowledge of the Scriptures. All have heard the message of Christ’s near approach, and confidently expect His appearing. But as in the parable, so it is now. A time of waiting intervenes, faith is tried; and when the cry is heard, “Behold, the bridegroom cometh,” many are unready. They have no oil in their vessels with their lamps. They are destitute of the Holy Spirit....The theory of truth, unaccompanied by the Holy Spirit, cannot quicken the soul or sanctify the heart. One may be familiar with the commands and promises of the Bible; but unless the Spirit of God sets the truth home, the character will not be transformed. Without the enlightenment of the Spirit, men will not be able to distinguish truth from error, and they will fall under the masterful temptations of Satan.... Character is not transferable. No man can believe for another. No man can receive the Spirit for another. No man can impart to another the character which is the fruit of the Spirit’s working.—Christ’s Object Lessons, 406-412. Vada Liggins Claudia Reid Michelle Munro-Charles Kerry-Ann Panton Conard Panton Melody Lopez FrazierMichelle Hawkins Denese BrownRichard Coleman Malika Meek Hill Salvador Alex Gomez Swindon Charles Christopher Shaun Glaser Tayon McGregorRichard Kenny
Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 03:15:18 +0000
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