It is our duty to persevere in prayer.
Here is Jonathan Edwards in his own words, reminding us of the duty to persevere in prayer:
“Many, when they think they are converted, seem to imagine that their work is done, and that there is nothing else needful in order to their going to heaven. Indeed, perseverance in holiness of life is not necessary to salvation, as the righteousness by which a right to salvation is obtained. Nor is actual perseverance necessary in order to our becoming interested in that righteousness by which we are justified. For as soon as ever a soul hath believed in Christ, or hath put forth one act of faith in him, it becomes interested in his righteousness, and in all the promises purchased by it.
“But persevering in the way of duty is necessary to salvation, as a concomitant and evidence of a title to salvation. There is never a title to salvation without it, though it be not the righteousness by which a title to salvation is obtained. It is necessary to salvation, as it is the necessary consequence of true faith. It is an evidence which universally attends uprightness, and the defect of it is an infallible evidence of the want of uprightness.
“Christ gives this as a distinguishing character of those that are his disciples indeed, and of a true and saving faith, that it is accompanied with perseverance in the obedience of Christ's word. John viii. 31. ‘Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, “If ye continue in my Word, then are ye my disciples indeed.”’ This is mentioned as a necessary evidence of an interest in Christ, Heb. iii. 14. ‘We are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end.’”
Hold fast. Persevere. Stay at your post. Pray without ceasing. They’re all part of the whole cloth of our salvation.
Pray, brethren, that more men will take up this duty and calling, and join with us to persevere in a movement of Men at Prayer.
Ralph Lehman, Men’s Prayer Coordinator
T. M. Moore, Principal
Download “Men of the Church: A Solemn Call” for free by clicking this link. Make copies for all the men you know, and urge them to join you in this movement of Men at Prayer. Order your copy of Restore Us! and start your own regular Revival Prayer Group.
Except as indicated, Scripture taken from the New King James Version. © Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
