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I. THE GIFT TO BE BESTOWED.

1. The nature of the gift. The application of truths to the soul in practical activity. The will of God as imparted by revelation. The guidance of God.

2. The benefit of the gift. "Able to save the soul." Preservation from sorrow, ruin, death.

II. THE METHOD BY WHICH IT IS TO BE IMPARTED.

1. NO meritorious deserving.

2. No heavy price.

III. THE WAY WHICH IT IS TO BE RECEIVED.

1. With thoroughness.

2. With meekness.

3. With docility.

IV. THE EFFECT IT WILL PRODUCE.

1. Transform the entire nature.

2. Enlighten the life.

3. Bestow salvation.

(Homilist.)

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KJV: Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

WEB: Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.