These two boys both lived to become men. Harry Brown grew up a decided and consistent Christian. He was trusted and respected by all who knew him; he got into good employment, married a pious wife, and saw his poor mother end her days in his happy home. Robert Wright became a prosperous man. He had a fine house, a carriage, and servants, and all that money could buy. And yet often he did not look happy after all. And at last, one morning, the town rang with the news of a dreadful event: Mr. Wright, the rich merchant, had been found dead in his bed, with a bottle of poison beside him. On looking at his papers, it was discovered that his business was going wrong—that he had forged bills to a great amount; and now, seeing he must be found out, the fear of punishment was more than he could stand, and, by his own hands, he rushed into an eternal world.
Try to remember the lessons taught by this story? Pray to the Holy Spirit to put the true fear of God and fear of sin into your hearts, for Jesus’ sake? And remember, when temptation comes, “Thou God seest me!”
