A Solemn Appeal - James White

true wisdom, which will be worth more to them
than the richest earthly treasures.
Many professed Christians do not labor
perseveringly. They make too little effort, and are
not ready and willing to deny self. The prayer of
the living Christian will be to "be filled with the
knowledge of His will, in all wisdom and spiritual
understanding, that ye may walk worthy of the
Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good
work, and increasing in the knowledge of God,
strengthened with all might, according to his
glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering
with joyfulness." (Col. 1:9-11) "In whom
are hid all the treasures of wisdom and
knowledge." (Col.2:3)
Here is the true knowledge, which should be
desired and possessed by every Christian. This
knowledge will not lead to ungodliness. It will not
break down the constitution, nor bring a gloomy
cloud over the mind; but will impart substantial
joys and true happiness. This wisdom is divine, and
flows ceaselessly from a pure fountain which gives
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