Evangelist G. F. Pentecost told of a man who came to see him at a meeting because he was under deep conviction of sin. His conscience was continually condemning him. He was very angry with Pentecost, and with D. L. Moody, who had preached the previous week.

"I wish you and Moody had never come to this city!" he shouted. "Before you came, I wasn't troubled about my sins. You talk of peace and joy, but you have turned my soul into a living hell. I can't stay away from the meetings, and to come to them only makes me feel worse. You promise salvation, but all I find is torment. I wish you would leave, then I'd get back my old peace."

Are you plagued with a load of guilt? Does listening to sermons, attending church--even reading Our Daily Bread--only add to your sense of guilt and make you even more upset? The relief of being forgiven of your sins and the peace of a clear conscience do not come by simply hearing the gospel. You must believe it and personally place your trust in Christ (Rom. 3:21-24).

Accept God's free gift of salvation today! It's the only way of peace.  — Dennis J. De Haan