COUNSELS
FOR YOUNG BELIEVERS

Taken from a tract given out by Surrey Chapel, Norwich where Robert Govett and D. M. Panton had served faithfully for many years

1. Let every one know that you are  a disciple of Christ. (Rom. 10:9-10; Matt. 10:32-33)
2. Be baptized, and (after  examining yourself) partake regularly of the Lord's Supper. (Acts 2:38-42; Luke 22:19; 1 Cor. 11:24-38)
3. Meditate upon a portion of  God's Word every day and pray for light upon it. (Acts  20:32; 1 Pet. 2:2; 2 Tim. 4:13-17)
4. Pray constantly, fervently,  and especially in the moment of temptation. (Luke  11:9-13; Luke 22:40; 1 Thes. 5:17; Jas.  5:16-17)
5. Cut off every sin, even the least;  drop everything that is doubtful; obey every word of Christ. (1 John 1:6-7; Rom. 14:23; John 14:23)
6. Join yourself to  Christians, and cultivate their society alone. (2 Cor.  6:14-18; Eph. 4:12-16;   Acts 2:42, 47; Heb. 10:24,  25)
7. Set to work for Christ at  once, and keep at work. (Matt.   25:14-30; Mark 13:34)
8. When you fall into sin,  confess it at once, believe it is forgiven because God says so, and go on undiscouraged. (1 John 1:9)
9. Watch for your returning  Lord, and square all your life with His Judgment Seat. (Matt. 24:38-44; 2  Cor. 5:9-10)
10. . Seek the Prize of your  calling, the Kingdom of God. (Matt. 6:33; Phil. 3:13-15)

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