Scripture for Meditation: John ix, 1-41.


The zealous personal worker will be met by objections; but it must be
remembered that these objections are often given for the sake of
argument, and often for the sake of something to say. They should be
squarely met, however, and answered; and the best way to answer such is
by Scripture. There is not an objection advanced by the unconverted that
can not be met and overcome by some passage of Scripture. Just as Jesus
in the wilderness met the tempter's arguments with "It is written," so
we may meet every argument of the objector with the Word.

A faithful study of Christ's conversations with seeking souls, such as
Nicodemus and the rich young man, will also be helpful.

Below are some of the objections usually given, with the Scripture
references that may be used to meet them. This arrangement of texts is
taken from "Personal Work," by S.M. Sayford, by consent of the
publishers:

"I am good enough." (Gen. vi, 5; Ps. li, 5-7; Luke xviii, 19.)

"I am as good as most Christians." (Rom. xiv, 10-12; 2 Cor. v, 10; Rev.
xx, 11; xii, 15.)

"I have never done anything really bad." (Luke xvi, 15; James ii, 10.)

"I can not give up my pleasures." (Eccl. ii, 1; xi, 9; Ps. xvi, 11.)