No Shame in Christ Jesus
Illustration★★★Illustration 7. There is nothing to be ashamed of in Christ Jesus. A young fellow who had recently been converted got up in a meeting and tried to give a little testimony for Christ. But he was inexperienced in public speaking and could not talk very well. After he had sat down, an old gentleman got up and said, ‘““Young man, you ought to be ashamed of yourself. You cannot preach and you ought not to try ; you ought to be ashamed of yourself.” Then the young man rose again and said, “Well, I am ashamed of myself, but I am not ashamed of my Lord.” What value do you give to this illustration and why? x %
The point
A young convert's stumbling testimony draws public rebuke, but he replies that though he may be a poor speaker, he is never ashamed of his Lord.