- Christ an example of Matthew 26:38,40; Luke 6:12
- Commanded Mark 13:37; Revelation 3:2
- Exhortations to 1 Thessalonians 5:6; 1 Peter 4:7
- God especially requires in ministers Ezekiel 3:17; Isaiah 62:6; Mark 13:34
- Ministers exhorted to Acts 20:31; 2 Timothy 4:5
- Faithful ministers exercise Hebrews 13:17
- Faithful ministers approved by Matthew 24:45,46; Luke 12:41-44
- SHOULD BE
- With prayer Luke 21:36; Ephesians 6:18
- With thanksgiving Colossians 4:2
- With steadfastness in the faith 1 Corinthians 16:13
- With heedfulness Mark 13:33
- With sobriety 1 Thessalonians 5:6; 1 Peter 4:7
- At all times Proverbs 8:34
- In all things 2 Timothy 4:5
- Saints pray to be kept in a state of Psalm 141:3
- MOTIVES TO
- Expected direction from God Habakkuk 2:1
- Uncertain time of the coming of Christ Matthew 24:42; 25:13; Mark 13:35,36
- Incessant assaults of the devil 1 Peter 5:8
- Liability to temptation Matthew 26:41
- Blessedness of Luke 12:37; Revelation 16:15
- Unfaithful ministers devoid of Isaiah 56:10
- The wicked averse to 1 Thessalonians 5:7
- Danger of remissness in Matthew 24:48-51; 25:5,8,12; Revelation 3:3
- Illustrated Luke 12:35,36
- Exemplified
- David Psalm 102:7
- Anna Luke 2:37
- Paul 2 Corinthians 11:27
Reuben Archer Torrey (28 January 1856 – 26 October 1928) was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. He aligned with Keswickian theology.[1]
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