these members, his servants we are. This is fundamental. A person who
does right serves God; one who sins serves the devil. Nothing can be
plainer than this. Suppose we read 1 John 3:8. 'He that committeth sin
is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this
purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works
of the devil.' This is plain teaching, yet it is entirely logical.
Jesus said that no man can serve two masters. We cannot serve God and
mammon at the same time.

"And, could anything be more emphatic than these words, 'For when ye
were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness?' And these,
'But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have
your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life' (v. 22)."

Peter Newby was plainly growing restive under these words of Robert's.
He rose and said:

"I do not expect to sit here and be insulted by being called of the
devil, and so forth. There are many wise men who have expounded the
Scriptures, and they laid no claim to being saved from sin. There is a
lot for this young man to learn yet."

After this the meeting was dismissed. But there were little groups
gathering here and there, talking about the debate. Peter Newby was
rapidly losing his prestige. Most of the people took sides and enjoyed
the conflict, while a few were interested in finding the truth.