In order to help God's people prepare for their highest and holiest privilege in this world: that being the Lord's Day observance of worship and rest, let us consider these excellent words of the great Puritan pastor Jeremiah Bur-roughs, from his outstanding book, entitled, "Gospel Remission.” . . .
"Though we ministers of Christ preach against the vanities and deceptions of this world, this is neither the main thing we do, nor is it the right method of preaching—as we minister to the hearts of people—nor is this the great end of Christ's ascension. Jesus did not give gifts principally for these things, but rather to reveal the great doctrine of the pardon of sin."Ministers need not flit about, in order to get esteem and love, and to make themselves honorable among the people. If they would simply apply them-selves to preaching the great doctrine God has assigned to them—that God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself, not imputing their sin—they cannot help but gain respect in the hearts of those to whom God has appoint-ed this mercy."
