be fulfilled in us,' etc.

"Hence, it is evident that Christians are to live holy lives. God
demands holiness of us. 'Be ye holy; for I am holy,' says 1 Pet. 1:16.
Yea, we are to repent and turn away from all sin, for Christ 'gave
himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify
unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works' (Titus 2:14).
And 'the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all
men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we
should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world'
(Titus 2:11, 12)."

The arrow of conviction shot deep down into many hearts as Robert
Davis spoke these words. The truth he spoke commended itself to
their minds and consciences. Some rebelled, and rejected his sound
arguments. Peter Newby especially was agitated. He felt himself
sinking into despair, as far as argument was concerned. Old Mr.
Stephenson and Charley Moss trembled from head to foot. The Spirit of
God was working powerfully in their and others' hearts.

"I am not going to accept the interpretations placed upon this seventh
chapter of Romans by the speaker," said Peter, as he arose to reply.
"Why? Because I never heard it explained that way. Why? Because I
have heard Brother Peters preach from these texts, and he has always
declared a man could not keep from sin. Living free from sin! Whoever
heard of such a thing? It can't be done, that is all there is to it.
We cannot keep from sin. Paul said sin was ever present with him, and
I know it is with me. I try to do right, but sin gets the better
of me. I ask God to forgive me every time I pray. I tell you, a man
simply cannot live without committing sin."

When Peter Newby sat down, Robert Davis arose again, and said:

"There is a text of scripture that says certain persons cannot cease
from sin. I do not say that anyone here fulfills the description in
that text. Peter says, in his Second Epistle, chapter two, verse 14:
'Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin.' As I
said, I charge no man with this kind of character, and only read it to
give you a Scriptural description of one who cannot live without sin."

It was painfully evident that this was an unwise thing to say at
that particular time. Robert Davis was young, and full of zeal. Most
probably he should not have uttered those words. Peter Newby was
powerfully affected. He felt as if his character had been scandalized