Let church members bear in mind that the fact that their names are registered on the church books will not save them. They must show themselves approved of God, workmen that need not be ashamed. Day by day they are to build their characters in accordance with Christ’s directions. They are to abide in Him, constantly exercising faith in Him. Thus they will grow up to the full stature of men and women in Christ—wholesome, cheerful, grateful Christians, led by God into clearer and still clearer light. If this is not their experience, they will be among those whose voices will one day be raised in the bitter lamentation: “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and my soul is not saved! Why did I not flee to the Stronghold for refuge? Why have I trifled with my soul’s salvation, and done despite to the Spirit of grace?” {9T 48.1}

»Nær er Herrens dag, den store, den er nær og kommer hastigt.« Zef. 1,14. Lad os have evangeliets sko på vore fødder, rede til at marchere med et øjebliks varsel. Hver time, hvert minut, er dyrebar. Vi har ikke tid til at tilfredsstille selvet. Overalt omkring os omkommer sjæle i synd. Hver dag er der noget at gøre for vore Herre og Mester. Hver dag skal vi vise sjæle hen til Guds Lam, som bærer verdens synd.