a practical directory Author:harvey newcomb Young Christians, when they first obtain peace and comfort in Christ, are prone to think the struggle over, the victory won. But nothing can be farther from the truth. They have but just enlisted under the banner of the great Captain of their salvation, in a warfare which will never cease till they shall have obtained the final victory over si... more »n and death, and entered into the joy of their Lord. This mistake often leads them to be satisfied with what they have already experienced, and to cease that constant inward strife and earnestness which they exercised while under conviction. This begets self-confidence, and they trust in their own strength to keep where they are, instead of eagerly pressing forward in the strength of Christ after higher attainments. The consequence is they soon lose their attainments. The consequence is they soon lose their lively sense of divine things, backslide from God, and become cold and barren in their religious affections.« less