"The things that accompany salvation." Hebrews 6:9',

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Let us inquire, "What are these things that accompany salvation? Do we possess them?"

Spiritual life, evidenced by convictions of sin; crying to God for deliverance from sin; groaning under the weight of the body of sin and death. 

An increasing discovery of our own weakness, imperfection, and misery.

A tender conscience, which trembles at sin, and feels deeply for God's glory. Contrition or brokenness of heart for sin, accompanied with holy mourning before God. 

A filial fear of God, lest we should dishonour His name, disgrace His cause, and grieve His love. 

A deep-rooted concern for holiness, both in the heart and the life. 

Fervour in devotion, earnestly breathing out the desires of the heart before God, or grieving when it is not so. 

A jealousy of self, as to our sincerity and uprightness of intention; lest we should be led astray by the corruptions which are within. 

A chaste life, coupled with fear. 

Diligence in the means of grace. 

Searching of the Scriptures, to ascertain what is the Lord's will—and our duty.