Leviticus 1:6-13 And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces.… What are the results of total self-surrender to God, as known to universal ethical experience? Peace, spiritual illumination, hatred of sin, admiration of holiness, a strange new sense of the Divine presence, a feeling of union with God, a love of prayer. Even in the sphere which historic Christianity has not reached, there will be, after total self-surrender, as I hold, at least a dim sense of forgiveness, the feeling that one can say "Abba Father"; a new delight in God's works and in His Word; love of man; loss of fear of death: a growing and finally supreme love of the Father, Redeemer, Ruler, Saviour, which has become the soul's all. An evangelist of great experience and wisdom, one of whose anniversaries was lately honoured in this city, has distributed many thousands of cards on which were printed the following evidences of conversion. He speaks from the point of view of exegetical knowledge. I have spoken thus far from the point of view of ethical science, strictly so-called. Let me contrast now with my results, these results of a practical evangelist. These are the signs of conversion which Dr. Earle gives — 1. A full surrender of the will to God. 2. The removal of a burden of sin gradually or suddenly. 3. A new love to Christians and to Jesus. 4. Anew relish for the Word of God. 5. Pleasure in secret prayer, at least at times. 6. Sin or sinful thoughts will cause pain. 7. Desire and efforts for the salvation of others. 8. A desire to obey Christ in His commands and ordinances. 9. Deep humility and self-abasement. 10. A growing desire to be holy and like Christ. (Joseph Cook.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces.WEB: He shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into pieces. |
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