I.Because of noncompliance with popular sins. Always some interested in doing wrong, and maintaining evil among the people. Those who will not conform, especially such as speak and labour against sin, are considered men of strife.
II. Because they are in advance of the age. They look at all matters from a more elevated standpoint, and seek to bring the people up to their level.
III. Because they are earnest and energetic. Some can be indifferent; true souls cannot be.
IV. Because all good work causes strife. Evil has to be conquered, the devil to be cast out. No curse will peaceably give place to a blessing.
V. Because the field of battle is the path of glory. Salvation is finally for “him that endureth to the end.” “Fight the good fight of faith.” (W. Whale.)
