Matthew 10:22 And you shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved. We must not enter the work of the ministry without counting the cost. I. PERSEVERANCE IS THE BADGE OF THE SAINT. 1. It is the Scriptural mark. 2. Analogy shows us that it is perseverance which must mark the Christian. The winner in the race. 3. The common-sense judgment of mankind tells us, that those who merely begin and do not hold out, will not be saved. II. PERSEVERANCE IS THEREFORE THE TARGET OF ALL OUR SPIRITUAL ENEMIES. 1. The world. 2. The flesh. 3. It will try our perseverance in service, in suffering, in steadfastness, in doctrine. III. PERSEVERANCE IS THE GLORY OF CHRIST. IV. PERSEVERANCE SHOULD BE THE GREAT CARE OF EVERY CHRISTIAN. (C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.WEB: You will be hated by all men for my name's sake, but he who endures to the end will be saved. |
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