“… A certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Luke 10: 25

There are attractions on every hand to draw the mind away from the contemplation of the coming of our Lord and Saviour; but it is absolutely necessary to bear in remembrance that “the great day of the Lord is near; it is near and hastens quickly.” The God of Heaven has multiplied warnings, entreaties, and instructions that we may be prepared to stand in the time of the overwhelming destruction. We are not left in darkness. Those who meditate and act upon the instructions that God has given will cleanse themselves from all filthiness of the flesh and of the spirit. They will keep in mind the command to “be diligent,” to be holy in all their conversation and life. An infinite price has been paid for our redemption that we might have an opportunity to turn to God and perfect characters that will meet the approbation of Heaven. And we should inquire as did the lawyer, “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Christ answered, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” The lawyer replied, “ You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind and your neighbour as yourself.” And Jesus said unto him, “Thou hast answered right; this do and thou shalt live.” {The Signs of the Time}