Dec. 1
Charles Spurgeon · Faith's Checkbook
TRUE WALKING POSTURE
"He that walketh uprightly walketh surely" Prov. 10:9
His walk may be slow, but it is sure. He that hasteth to be rich shall
not be innocent nor sure; but steady perseverance in integrity, if it
do not bring riches, will certainly bring peace. In doing that which is
just and right we are like one walking upon a rock, for we have
confidence that every step we take is upon solid and safe ground. On
the other hand, the utmost success through questionable transactions
must always be hollow and treacherous, and the man who has gained it
must always be afraid that a day of reckoning will come, and then his
gains will condemn him.
Let us stick to truth and righteousness. By God's grace let us imitate
our Lord and Master, in whose mouth no deceit was ever found. Let us
not be afraid of being poor, nor of being treated with contempt. Never,
on any account whatever, let us do that which our conscience cannot
justify. If we lose inward peace, we lose more than a fortune can buy.
If we keep in the Lord's own way, and never sin against our conscience,
our way is sure against all comers. Who is he that can harm us if we be
followers of that which is good? We may be thought fools by fools if we
are firm in our integrity; but in the place where judgment is
infallible we shall be approved.