'They perish because they did not receive the love of <br /> the truth, that they might be saved.' 2 Thess.2: 10 <br /> <br />There is a receiving of 'the truth', and a receiving of <br />'the love of the truth'. These two things widely differ. <br /> <br />To receive the truth will not necessarily save; for many <br />who receive the truth, never receive 'the love of the truth'. <br /> <br />Professors by thousands receive the truth into their <br />judgment, and adopt the plan of salvation as their creed; <br />but are neither saved nor sanctified thereby. But to receive <br />'the love of the truth' by Jesus being made sweet and <br />precious to the soul, is to receive salvation itself. <br /> <br />'Yes, He is very precious to you who believe.' 1 Peter 2: 7 <br /> <br /> <br />(J. C. Philpot, 'The Valley of Achor' 1861)<br /><br />Mary Wismer<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-love-of-the-truth/
