October 11

"Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance." Matthew 3:8

A friend had come to Christ and wished to consecrate himself and his wealth to God. He had formerly had transactions with the government, and had taken advantage of them. This thing came up when he was converted, and his conscience troubled him. He said,

"I want to consecrate my wealth, but it seems as if God will not take it."

He had a terrible struggle; his conscience kept rising up and smiting him. At last he drew a check for fifteen hundred dollars and sent it to the United States Treasury. He told me he received such a blessing when he had done it!

That was bringing forth "fruits meet for repentance." I believe a great many men are crying to God for light, and they are not getting it because they are not honest with themselves.