“Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:11-12 NIV)
Some are foolish enough to put their confidence in ministers. I cannot even save myself; what can I do for others? There died in London not long ago a tradesman of much wealth. When he came near to death, though I had never seen the man in my life, he importunately asked for me. I could not go. My brother went to see him, and after setting before him the way to salvation, he inquired, “What made you wish to see my brother?”
“Well,” he said, “whenever I have a doctor, I always like to get the best. And when I employ a lawyer, I like the man who is high in the profession. Money is no object. I want the best possible help.”
I shuddered at being so regarded. The best help he could get! That best is nothing -- less than nothing, and vanity. What can we do for you if you will not have a Savior? We can stand and weep over you, and break our hearts to think that you reject Him, but what can we do?
-- Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892), from the book “Spurgeon at His Best” compiled by Tom Carter
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