THE CONDITIONS OF PEACE

        By A. W. Tozer

         He came trembling and fell down before Paul and Silas. . .
         and said. Sirs, what must I do to be saved?   Acts 16:25~30

            In a world like ours, with conditions being what they
         are what should a serious-minded man or woman do?

            First, accept the truth concerning yourself.  You do not
        go to a doctor to seek consolation, but to find out what is
        wrong and what to do about it.

           Then seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness;
        Seek through Jesus Christ a right relationship to God and
        then insist upon maintaining a right relation to your
        fellow man.

            Set about reverently and honestly to amend your
        doings.  Magnify God, mortify the flesh, simplify your life
        Take up your cross and learn of Jesus Christ to die to this
        world, that He may raise you up in due time.

            If you will do these things in faith and love, you will
        know peace; the peace of God that passes all
        understanding.

            You will know joy; the joy of resurrection. You will
        know, too, the comfort of the indwelling Spirit of God,
        for you have sought to do the will of God at any price!

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            Yours in Christ,
             Paul N. F.