"THE PRINCES OF THE PHILISTINES FAVOUR THEE NOT." It was an ungodly and unwholesome association. David and his men were among the Philistines' army: this was decidedly wrong; it is always wrong when God's people unite with those in churches belonging within the World Council of Churches contrary to His holy word. We may ask, "What do these Christians here?" What do they, joining with the world? Our Master has told them, "Come out and be separate!" What do they, seeking ecumenical union? He has said, "Arise ye, and depart, this is not your rest." What do they, leaving the path of duty, or by their presence sanctioning sin? He has said, "Be ye holy, for I am holy." What do they on Satan's ground? In the enemy's ranks? Do they intend to leave Jesus, and join the world? Are they tired of His company, set against His word, and determined to throw off His yoke? Do they intend to share in what they have proclaimed as the sinner's doom; the frown of Jesus, the wrath of God, and the slavery of Satan? What do they here? Their conduct is unnatural, degrading and traitorous. Beloved, you should keep the company of Jesus, walk with spiritual persons in Bible-believing fundamental churches, and keep yourselves unspotted from false Christians, false prophets, tongues speakers, miracle workers and faith healers and compromising new evangelicals.

For Meditation:
Ye tempting sweets forbear,
Ye dearest idols fall;
My love ye must not share,
Jesus shall have it all;
Aid me, dear Saviour, set me free,
And I will all resign for Thee.