There are some terms that relate to the Christian life which are of pressing importance, because of the issues involved in relation to them. The following seven words indicate a few aspects of the Christian's life, namely, "Believe," "Pray," "Abide," "Walk," "Take," "Stand," "Watch."
1. To believe on Christ is the secret of the Christian life (Gal 2:20).
2. To pray to Christ is the stay of the Christian life (Phl 4:6).
3. To abide in Christ is the strength of the Christian life (Jhn 15:4).
4. To walk as Christ is the shining out of the Christian life (1Pe 2:21).
5. To take from Christ is the supply of the Christian life (Isa 27:5).
6. To stand with Christ is the staple of the Christian life (Eph 6:14).
7. To watch for Christ is the standing order of the Christian life (Mar 13:33). The term watchfulness is a comprehensive one. It signifies far more than merely holding the truth of the Lord's coming. It covers the whole trend of the spiritual life in the variety of its traits.