This is therefore a time, not for unkindly criticism of fellow Christians, but for friendly conference; not for disputing over divergent views, but for united action; not for dogmatic assertion of prophetic programs, but for the humble acknowledgment that “we know in part;” not for idle dreaming, but for the immediate task of evangelizing a lost world. For such effort, no one truth is more inspiring, than that of the return of Christ. None other can make us sit more lightly by the things of time, none other is more familiar as a Scriptural motive to purity, holiness, patience, vigilance, love. Charles R. Erdman
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This quote is about how to live. It is not about the truth of Jesus Christ. It is not about having a personal relationship with God, it is about getting on with your life. It is not about doing good deeds, it is about living them out. The quote refers to the "return of Christ" which refers to Jesus Christ coming back for his church at the end of the age. It says that we need to sit lightly by "the things of time" which means to avoid getting bogged down in worldly cares and worries that will distract us from living out our faith. It says that we should be especially vigilant and patient towards those who do not know Jesus Christ because they are lost and could easily fall into the wrong path, resulting in their eternal destruction. It says that we should love all people without any conditions or exceptions, even those who do not know Jesus Christ.

Source: The Return Of Christ

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