them which cause divisions and offences, contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.”
F. Who was he who held on through all difficulties to the market-place?
C. A truly humble penitent, who having turned to God with all his heart, leans not to his own understanding, but follows God’s leading in all things; cleaving close to Christ’s Church.
F. What were the sackcloth and ashes which he bought?
C. The true contrition of heart and deep sense of sin, which God gives to those who seek earnestly to turn away from all iniquity.
F. What was the sound of the trumpet?
C. The call of men to the general judgment.
F. Who were those whose trading the master was pleased to reward?
C. Those who had served God early; those who had given to Him the best of their youth; those who had been kind to others and helped the needy for His sake; those who had turned to Him in truth, and clave to Him with a humble penitence.
F. What was the end of the careless servants?