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You will never read these FOR SALE ads in a secular newspaper or magazine, but they do exist in unwritten, but very powerful, recesses of the human heart.
FOR SALE: One cross, nearly new. I cannot carry it and keep up with the world and its crowd.
FOR SALE: One talent. New, except slightly worn. Been buried for years.
FOR SALE: One five-piece set of armor. All pieces in good shape. Needs polishing.
FOR SALE: One bundle of Christian opportunities. Bundle contains some of the greatest opportunities in the world: attending all services of the church, winning souls to Christ, and working in the Lord’s vineyard. Seldom used so have decided to let them go.
FOR SALE: One badly-used Christian influence. Buyer may be able to repair this influence if carefully handled.
FOR SALE: One soul, lukewarm and careless.
These articles are stored in the basement of my home located on the corner of Careless Avenue and Neglect Street.