Your new rligion has spoiled you, Mary. You will never shine in good society now,” said a worldly lady to her niece, who had been brought to decision for Christ a few months before, and who was manifesting the new life in a walk becoming the Gospel of Christ.
“I am seeking grace to shine as a light for God in the midst of a dark and evil world, Aunt, and I’ll get into good society very soon—the society of saints and angels—in my Father’s house on high,” was the answer she gave.
Yes, Christ spoils those, who receive Him as Saviour and Lord, for the world’s “society.” There was no room in “society” for Christ, nor will there be for His followers, “Know you not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a frind of the world is the enemy of God.” James 4:44Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. (James 4:4).
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him” 1 John 2:1212I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. (1 John 2:12).
ML 10/12/1941