GoogleWe do not earn salvation by
our obedience; for salvation is the free gift of God, to be received by faith. But
obedience is the fruit of faith. "Ye know that He was manifested to take away our
sins; and in Him is no sin. Whosoever abideth in Him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath
not seen Him, neither known Him." 1 John 3:5, 6. Here is the true test. If we abide
in Christ, if the love of God dwells in us, our feelings, our thoughts, our purposes, our
actions, will be in harmony with the will of God as expressed in the precepts of His holy
law. "Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is
righteous, even as He is righteous." 1 John 3:7. Righteousness is defined by the
standard of God's holy law, as expressed in the ten precepts given on Sinai.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
GoogleMany are inquiring, "How
am I to make the surrender of myself to God?" You desire to give yourself to Him, but
you are weak in moral power, in slavery to doubt, and controlled by the habits of your
life of sin. Your promises and resolutions are like ropes of sand. You cannot control your
thoughts, your impulses, your affections. The knowledge of your broken promises and
forfeited pledges weakens your confidence in your own sincerity, and causes you to feel
that God cannot accept you; but you need not despair. What you need to understand is the
true force of the will. This is the governing power in the nature of man, the power of
decision, or of choice. Everything depends on the right action of the will. The power of
choice God has given to men; it is theirs to exercise. You cannot change your heart, you
cannot of yourself give to God its affections; but you can choose to serve Him. You can
give Him your will; He will then work in you to will and to do according to His good
pleasure. Thus your whole nature will be brought under the control of the Spirit of
Christ; your affections will be centered upon Him, your thoughts will be in harmony with
Him.
am I to make the surrender of myself to God?" You desire to give yourself to Him, but
you are weak in moral power, in slavery to doubt, and controlled by the habits of your
life of sin. Your promises and resolutions are like ropes of sand. You cannot control your
thoughts, your impulses, your affections. The knowledge of your broken promises and
forfeited pledges weakens your confidence in your own sincerity, and causes you to feel
that God cannot accept you; but you need not despair. What you need to understand is the
true force of the will. This is the governing power in the nature of man, the power of
decision, or of choice. Everything depends on the right action of the will. The power of
choice God has given to men; it is theirs to exercise. You cannot change your heart, you
cannot of yourself give to God its affections; but you can choose to serve Him. You can
give Him your will; He will then work in you to will and to do according to His good
pleasure. Thus your whole nature will be brought under the control of the Spirit of
Christ; your affections will be centered upon Him, your thoughts will be in harmony with
Him.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Day by DAY
Many are inquiring, "How
am I to make the surrender of myself to God?" You desire to give yourself to Him, but
you are weak in moral power, in slavery to doubt, and controlled by the habits of your
life of sin. Your promises and resolutions are like ropes of sand. You cannot control your
thoughts, your impulses, your affections. The knowledge of your broken promises and
forfeited pledges weakens your confidence in your own sincerity, and causes you to feel
that God cannot accept you; but you need not despair. What you need to understand is the
true force of the will. This is the governing power in the nature of man, the power of
decision, or of choice. Everything depends on the right action of the will. The power of
choice God has given to men; it is theirs to exercise. You cannot change your heart, you
cannot of yourself give to God its affections; but you can choose to serve Him. You can
give Him your will; He will then work in you to will and to do according to His good
pleasure. Thus your whole nature will be brought under the control of the Spirit of
Christ; your affections will be centered upon Him, your thoughts will be in harmony with
Him.
Saturday, June 6, 2020
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