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who make a good use of the Gospel, for their own good and for God's glory.
Thirdly, there are unfaithful, formal Christians, who have Christianity, but make no real use of it. Of these it should be always noted, that the parable does not charge them with being open enemies of Christ, or open breakers of God's com- mandments. But they " hide their pound in a napkin." They have a mighty gift from God, and make no use of it. This will prove at last their eternal ruin.