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— I will follow Thee, but —

1. Not yet.

2. I will let no one know it (Mark 8:38).

3. I will see how others go (Psalm 42:4).

4. There are so many ways (John 14:6).

5. I have not sufficient conviction (Acts 24:25).

6. I must make myself better (Matthew 9:13).

7. I do not know how (Acts 16:31).

8. It will affect my worldly position (Matthew 16:26).

9. I shall lose my situation (Matthew 6:24).

10. The doctrine of election stands in my way (Hebrews 7:25).

11. I am not certain that Thou wilt forgive and receive me (Jeremiah 31:34).

12. I cannot do certain things which a profession of religion requires of me (Mark 10:21, 22).

13. I will wait God's time (2 Corinthians 6:2).

14. I have not the heart to do it (Psalm 34:18).

Application:

1. The propensity of an awakened sinner is to put off conviction day after day.

2. The excuses and promises of the sinner are to ease his conscience.

3. Excuses are enough to prevent submission.

4. Are you ready to cast yourselves into the arms of Jesus Christ?

(E. Schnadhorst.)

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KJV: And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.

WEB: Another also said, "I want to follow you, Lord, but first allow me to say good-bye to those who are at my house."