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The Precious Treasure of Time, June 30
The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the
works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
Romans 13:12
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If we would at last share the reward of the righteous, we must wisely
improve the time of our probation. Moments are more precious than
gold....
The coming of the Lord draweth nigh. We have but a little time in
which to make ready. If precious opportunities are slighted, it will result
in eternal loss. We need a close connection with God. We are not safe a
moment unless guided and controlled by the Holy Spirit....
The months ... are swiftly passing. Soon this year, with its burden of
records, will be numbered with the past. Let the precious months remain-
ing be devoted to earnest soul labor for our Master. Could we behold a
faithful record of the manner in which we have spent the months already
past, would the view be satisfactory? Deduct every action which would
benefit no one, ... and how little remains of willing service, performed
for the glory of God! Is not the record alarming? How many precious
hours have been squandered in selfish gratification! How often, to please
ourselves, have we neglected opportunities to work for Christ! ...
Life, with its marvelous privileges and opportunities, will soon be
ended. The time for improvement in character will be past. Unless our
sins are now repented of, and blotted out by the blood of the Lamb, they
will stand in the ledger of heaven to confront us in the coming day....
Life is short. The things of the world must perish with the using. Let us
be wise, and build for eternity. We cannot afford to idle away our precious
moments, or engage in busy activities that will bring forth no fruit for
eternity. Let the time hitherto devoted to idleness, frivolity, worldliness,
be spent in gaining a knowledge of the Scriptures, in beautifying our life,
and blessing and ennobling the life and character of others. This work
will meet the approval of God, and win for us the heavenly benediction of
“Well done.”
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