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"You are not far from the kingdom of God." Mark 12:34

Many are in this dangerous position. They are not far from the kingdom of God–but not actually in it.

They have clear light in their heads–but have no grace in their hearts. They know the gospel in theory–but have no inward experience of its power. But no man can be saved by light in the mind – there must be the life of God within the soul.

They have not only clear light–but correct morals. The tongue is controlled. The temper is governed. The life is regulated. But with all this, the soul is dead in trespasses and sins. There may be morality—without spirituality. The life may not only be correct–but there may be at regular attendance on gospel ordinances. They may come as God’s people, sit as God’s people, hear and sing as God’s people–and yet not be in the kingdom of God!

Are you?

Author: James Smith – circa 1857