Conclusion

"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil." —Solomon (in Ecclesiastes 12:13,14)

God, in His love, is asking us to be fully committed to Him and to give Him our all. He is tenderly pleading with us, asking us to give up all harmful practices. We are living in fearful and awesome times; these are not the moments to be foolishly wasted on personal pleasure. God the faithful Judge is reviewing the cases of all, both small and great. What will He find written against our names? Will it be, "They have been faithful stewards of their bodily temples, fully surrendered and yielded to Jesus, and have righteously fulfilled their duty to man, animal and the inanimate creation?"

  When it comes down to the nitty-gritty, the issue really is whether we have been faithful to our God-given responsibilities? If the creatures were to testify, what would they say of me? What would the earth say? Would it be thankful for the footsteps I left? And what of the people whose paths I have crossed? Is each left the better for my having been here?

  What is the mark we are leaving on the pages of history? Will it have a telling influence for good? God grant that each of us will do our part in restoring the true image of God in all that we are and do.

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