The sooner we repent, the more glory we may bring to God. It is the purpose of our living—to be useful
in our generation. Better lose our lives—than the purpose of
our living. Late converts who have for many years taken pay on the devil's
side, are not in a capacity of doing so much work in the vineyard. The
thief on the cross could not do that service for God—as Paul did.
But when we turn early from sin, then we give God the first fruits of
our lives. We spend and are spent for Christ. The more work we do for
God—the more willing we shall be to die—and the sweeter death will be. He
who has wrought hard at his labor is willing to go to rest at night. Such as
have been honoring God all their lives, how sweetly will they sleep in the
grave! The more work we do for God—the greater will our reward be. He whose
pound had gained ten pounds, Christ did not only commend him—but
advance him: "you will be governor of ten cities as your reward" (Luke
19:17). By late repentance, though we do not lose our crown—yet we
make it lighter.
- Thomas Watson (The Doctrine of Repentance, Chapter 8)
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