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Joshua 24:15<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.\u201d<\/p>\n
Genesis 18:19<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice, so that the LORD may bring to Abraham what he has promised him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Psalms 101:2<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house;<\/h2>\n
Psalms 119:106<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules.<\/h2>\n
Psalms 119:111-112<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.\u00a0\u00a0I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end.<\/h2>\n
John 6:68<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Simon Peter answered him, \u201cLord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life,<\/h2>\n
Acts 11:23<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose,<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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A.W. Tozer, On the stark reality of spiritual decision-making. His words in “If We Would, We May” emphasize the personal responsibility each individual bears when confronted with Christ\u2019s invitation to follow Him. Tozer\u2019s reflection is not merely theological; it is deeply practical, exploring the consequences of human choice and the uncompromising nature of Christ\u2019s call.<\/p>\n
The Invitation and the Divide<\/h2>\n
Tozer begins by referencing Christ\u2019s invitation: \u201cIf any man will… let him follow me.\u201d This invitation is universal, extended to all, but not universally accepted. Tozer observes that some respond and follow, while others ignore the call. This act of decision creates a profound gulf between people\u2014those who choose to follow and those who do not. The separation is subtle and often unnoticed, unfolding in the quiet moments of personal reflection and response.<\/p>\n
Silent Separation<\/h2>\n
The process of separation is, as Tozer describes, \u201csilently, terribly\u201d ongoing. It is not marked by dramatic signs or supernatural events, but by the quiet workings of the human heart as each person decides whether to heed the invitation. This work is sometimes unknown even to the individual, highlighting the mysterious nature of spiritual discernment and choice.<\/p>\n
The Evidence and Decision<\/h2>\n
Tozer insists that each hearer must decide for themselves, basing their decision on the evidence provided by the message of Christ. There will be no overt signs, no thunderous confirmations from heaven. Instead, Christ Himself\u2014the marks in His hands and feet\u2014serves as the proof of His identity and authority. The responsibility, therefore, rests on the individual to accept or reject based on this evidence.<\/p>\n
No Compromise, No Coercion<\/h2>\n
A central theme is Christ\u2019s uncompromising stance. He does not force anyone to follow, nor does He alter the conditions to make them easier. The terms are set, and men must either accept or reject them. Tozer notes that thousands turn away because they are unwilling to meet Christ\u2019s conditions, yet Christ watches them leave with love, refusing to make concessions that would undermine the integrity of His Holy Kingdom.<\/p>\n
Lord or Judge<\/h2>\n
The final choice Tozer presents is stark: Christ will be Lord now or Judge then. Every individual must decide whether to accept Him as Lord in this life or face Him as Judge in the next. This dichotomy underscores the gravity of the decision and the eternal consequences it carries.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
A.W. Tozer\u2019s meditation challenges readers to confront the reality of Christ\u2019s invitation and the personal responsibility to respond. His words remind us that the process of spiritual decision is deeply personal, uncompromising, and ultimately eternally decisive. The silence with which this separation occurs belies its significance, and the choice each person makes echoes into eternity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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