Homilist Revelation 3:2-3 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found your works perfect before God.… I. ITS SYMPTOMS. They are analagous to those of corporeal consumption. 1. Loss of strength to resist the wrong and to do the right. 2. Loss of appetite for holy service, wholesome doctrine. 3. Loss of enjoyment. All complaint; no pleasure in anything, II. ITS CAUSES. Neglect of proper conditions of health. 1. Wholesome food. 2. Suitable exercise. Inaction must lead to disease. "Exercise thyself" rather unto godliness. 3. Pure atmosphere. III. ITS CURES. 1. Appropriate remedial elements. "Balm in Gilead." "The tree of life whose fruit is for the healing of the nations." 2. Suitable applications of these elements. The medicine is of no service unless taken according to truly scientific prescription. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. |
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