"BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT WALKETH NOT IN THE COUNSEL OF THE UNGODLY." We walk in enemy territory, surrounded by temptations. Our hearts are deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked. To honour Jesus in our spirit, communications, and every action, should be our constant aim. We are to live unto the Lord, for Him who died for us and rose again. To this end, provision was laid up in the everlasting covenant; for this purpose the precious promises were made, and with this design the Holy Spirit is given, that we may serve Him in righteousness and holiness all the days of our life. This world is not our home; Satan's family are not to be our associates; riches, honours, or pleasure, are not to be our objects; we are to walk as in the midst of snares, ever watchful, prayerful, depending upon Jesus, and cultivating fellowship with Him. O reader, keep your eyes on Jesus as your example; walk by His word as your rule; be not venturesome or presumptuous and avoid the very appearance of evil. Never leave the Lord's ways or ordinances to join the world's parties or to please a carnal fancy. Keep close to Jesus and follow on to know the Lord. Walk as a loving child going home to his Father's house. So let our lips and lives express

For Meditation:
The holy Gospel we profess;
So let our works and virtues shine,
To prove the doctrine all divine.