We have a problem. We have too many givers. We would be better off if we did not have so many.

There are too many who GIVE UP! They serve Christ for a while, but then just quit. At one time they attended faithfully all of the services of the church, but they have started dropping by the wayside. They need to remember that Jesus said, “No man having put his hands to the plow and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God” (Lk. 9:62). The easiest thing in the world is just to quit. Remember that the reward comes after endurance. Don’t quit!

There are too many who GIVE OVER! They become guilty of the sin of compromise. They frantically try to please men rather than God. Afraid of the disapproval and ridicule of others they just give over. In contrast with this compromising spirit, we need to hear the words of inspiration, which tell us to STAND (Eph. 6:14).

There are too many who GIVE IN! They give in to defeatism. “What is the use?” “It doesn’t do any good.” “I just can’t live the Christian life.” And with one excuse or another they give in to defeatism and despair. They bury their talent and go on their way, and Satan has made another conquest.

There are too many who GIVE OUT! They give out before the race is finished. And there is little point in running half a race. What a shame it is to run so far and never finish. Jesus promised, “But he that shall endure to the end, the same shall be saved” (Mk. 13:13).

Let us each resolve not to GIVE UP, GIVE OVER, GIVE IN OR GIVE OUT!

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