Nothing but a huge clod of dust

Posted : 6 Jan, 2014 08:11 AM

"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

Colossians 3:2

Everything upon earth, as viewed by the eyes of the Majesty of

heaven�is base and paltry. Earth is after all, nothing but a huge

clod of dust, and as such, as insignificant in the eyes of its Maker

as the small dust of the balance, or the drop of the bucket. What,

then, are its highest objects�its loftiest aims�its grandest

pursuits�its noblest employments�in the sight of Him who

inhabits eternity, but base and worthless? Vanity is stamped on

all earth's attainments. All earthly pursuits and high

accomplishments�wealth, rank, learning, power, or pleasure�

end in death! The breath of God's displeasure soon lays low in the

grave all that is rich and mighty, high and proud. But that

effectual work of grace on the heart, whereby the chosen vessels of

mercy are delivered from the power of darkness and translated

into the kingdom of God's dear Son, calls them out of those low,

groveling pursuits�those earthly toys�those base and sensual

lusts�in which other men seek at once their happiness and their

ruin.





J. C. PHILPOT

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