Peter’s Counsel to Parents
Parable of the fig tree
Christ represented this time by the parable of the fig tree. “Behold the fig tree,” He said, “and all the trees; when they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.” The wickedness, the turmoil, the disturbances on every side, should be regarded by us as signs that the day of God is at hand. PCP 33.4
We are standing on the verge of the eternal world. We have no time to lose. It is high time to tell the people that Christ is coming. Let us warn them, visiting them at their homes, and talking and praying with them personally. By such efforts we shall win souls to Christ. If we come to God in faith, He will give us power and grace for every duty. PCP 33.5
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Peter’s Counsel to Parents
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