“Another class of persons were brethren in business, who suffered in their soul and brought guilt on their consciences, by carrying on their business almost in the same way as unconverted persons do. The competition in trade, the bad times, the over-peopled country, were given as reasons why, if the business were carried on simply according to the word of God it could not be expected to do well.

Such a brother, perhaps, would express the wish that he might be differently situated; but very rarely did I see that there was a stand made for God, that there was the holy determination to trust in the living God, and to depend on Him, in order that a good conscience might be maintained. To this class likewise I desired to show, by a visible proof, that God is unchangeably the same.–

• Can you give a clear, confident testimony of your salvation based on the written Word of God?

• Can you express clearly and confidently your call to the ministry?

• Can others see the hand of God on your life and the proof of your calling?

• Has God made it clear to you where it is that He wants you to serve Him?

• Are you faithful to your local church, this means all regular services and also any special services?

• Do you participate in the soul winning ministry of your church?

• Have you ever led anyone to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ?

• What ministries do you participate in, in your local church?

• Have you ever built a Sunday School class so that your pastor and church can see you exercising your gifts and calling?

• Have you ever discipled anyone to the point that they came from nothing and nowhere spiritually to maturity in Christ?

• Can you stand alone spiritually or do you need to be pumped up and propped up spiritually?

• Have you had a problem finishing what you start?

• Have you finished your studies, Bible College, etc.?

• Can you explain how you determine the will of God for your life?

• How much pulpit experience have you had?

• What is your attitude about living around or working with other races of people?

• Are you in debt?

• How does your family make major decisions? Who has the final word in family decisions?

• Can you explain and defend your basic doctrinal beliefs?