Some of you might wonder why those of us in the countercult ministry keep on keeping on. We persist because:

• we love the Mormon people
• we want our Mormon neighbors to have a warranted assurance of permanent and comprehensive forgiveness and secured eternal life
• we are not of this world. Jesus prepared us (read John 15) for a negative response from those who are of this world
• our God-given consciences ring aloud over the deception that Mormonism promotes
• we are full of joy over fellowship with our ex-Mormon brothers and sisters in Christ
• we know and love our ex-Mormon brothers and sisters in Christ and want more of them

And most importantly:

• we want the God of the Bible to be honored and worshiped and known for who He really is

We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to patiently love even those who do not want to be loved. We will, by God’s grace, press on in some manner or other until we die or until Jesus returns. May we say with John Paton:

“My heart rose up to the Lord Jesus; I saw Him watching all the scene. My peace came back to me like a wave from God. I realized that I was immortal till my Master’s work with me was done.” (>>)

Press on, Christians, and don’t let intimidation or seasons of discouragement or grief stop you from being courageous in Christ. “And, Christian, humble yourself under the gracious hand of God, and as an everlasting, invincible child of God, give yourself to relieve suffering, especially eternal suffering.” (>>)

Grace and peace in Christ, who justifies the ungodly like me by faith apart from works (Romans 4:4-8),

Aaron