16/20 An object lesson in self-denial large enough for men to see, a self-denial that actually gives up luxuries, money, and even pleasures--this is the only kind that will make much impression on the people. I believe if Christ was on earth he would again call for this expression of loyalty to him. He would again say, 'So likewise whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple ?' "All this is what I call on the members of this church to do. Do I say that you ought to abandon your own houses and live somewhere else? I can decide only for myself in a matter of that kind. |