Paul has four of these "faithful sayings." The first occurs in 1 Timothy 1: 15: "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." The next is in 1 Timothy 4: 8-9: "Godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come." The third is in 2 Timothy 2: 12: "If we suffer, we shall also reign with him." The fourth is in Titus 3: 8: "This is a faithful saying. . . .that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works." We may trace a connection between these faithful sayings. The first one lays the foundation of our eternal salvation in the free grace of God as shown to us in the mission of the great Redeemer. The next affirms the double blessedness which we obtain through this salvation--the blessings of time and eternity. The third shows one of the duties to which the chosen people are called. We are ordained to suffer for Christ with the promise that "if we suffer, we shall also reign with him." The last sets forth the active form of Christian service, bidding us diligently to maintain good works. Tresure these faithful sayings. Let them be the guides of your life, comfort, and instruction. The apostle of the Gentiles proved them to be faithful, and they are faithful still. Not one word will fall to the ground. They are all worthy of acceptance. Let us accept them now and prove their faithfulness. Let these four sayings be written on the four corners of your house.