"Who maketh thee to differ from another." 1 Corinthians 4:7

THERE is a wide difference between a Christian and a worldling; the one is dead in trespasses and sins, the other is alive unto God, by Jesus Christ our Lord. He has been quickened by the Son of God, is born of the Spirit, and taught by the eternal Father. He is a new creature, being created anew in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God had before ordained that we should walk in them. Who made this difference? You are at once ready to answer, if really taught of God, "By the grace of God I am what I am." "Of His OWN WILL begat He me by the word of truth." Yes, it was the rich, free, and sovereign grace of God, and that alone, that made you to differ. Grace was given you in Christ before the world began; and the Spirit was given you in time, that you might know and enjoy the things which are freely given unto you of God. Oh, beloved, view yourself as an infinite debtor to grace; be humble before God who has thus made you to differ; and pity, pray for, and strive to benefit those who are still without. "Look unto the rock whence you were hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence you were digged."

What was there in you that could merit esteem, Or give the Creator delight? 'Twas "Even so, Father," you ever must sing, "Because it seem'd good in Thy sight!"