Chapter VII: Excuses

At this season of the year we frequently say something about the custom of making resolutions. It is a mighty good custom, provided we make the right sort of resolutions and endeavor to keep them. I would like to encourage you to resolve to do more for the Lord this year than you have ever done before. Such a resolution could be broken down into many elements, but, especially, may I urge that each of you make it your goal to lead at least one person to obey the gospel during the year that has just begun.

We have more than 500 members. If each member would lead some person to Christ during this year, it would mean more than 500 additions. That would be the most glorious year’s work this congregation has ever had. With the co-operation of every member, this goal can be reached. Surely there is someone in Nashville with whom you have enough influence to lead him to Christ, provided you are willing to fully dedicate yourself to the Lord and behave yourself each day in the way that will give you the greatest amount of power and influence for good.