106. How may I realize a love for souls?

How may I realize a love for souls?

First, by giving your whole self up, all your thoughts, feelings, ambitions, purposes, to the control of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit loves souls, and if you give yourself up to His control He will impart a love for souls to you. The very first part of the description of the fruit of the Spirit is love (Galatians 5:22).

Second, by dwelling upon the actual condition of men outside of Christ, as revealed in the Word of God, and studying what the Word of God says about their ultimate destiny. If you reflect upon the hell that awaits lost souls you will soon have (if you are a Christian at all) a passion for their salvation.

Third, by observing Jesus Christ and dwelling upon His conduct toward the lost.