Jul. 21, 2008 - Great REad!!
Where the world reigns in the heart (J. C. Ryle, "Faith") "For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith." 1 John 5:4 He who truly believes on Christ, overcomes the world. A true believer is not ruled by the world's standards of right or wrong, of truth or error. He is independent of the world's opinion. He cares little for the world's praise. He is not moved by the world's blame. He does not seek for the world's pleasures. He is not ambitious of the world's rewards. He looks at things unseen. He sees an invisible Savior, a coming judgment, and a crown of glory which never fades away. The sight of these objects makes him think comparatively little of this glittering world. Where the world reigns in the heart, there is no saving faith. A man who is habitually conformed to the world, has no right to regard himself as a believer! "For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith." 1 John 5:4 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
