Let Your Light Shine
But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God. John 3:21. In His sermon on the mount, Christ presented to the people the fact that personal piety was their strength. They were to surrender themselves to God, working with Him […]
God’s Blessings and Our Responsibility
“Return to Me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord of hosts. Malachi 3:7. Satan constantly presents the sins and wrongs of those who claim to be the children of God, and he taunts the angels of God with their defects. What will bring the Lord’s people into a right position before Him? […]
Heavenly Attributes
Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. John 17:17. Every moment of our probationary time is precious, for it is our time for character-building. We should give most diligent heed to the culture of our spiritual nature. We should watch our hearts, guarding our thoughts lest impurity tarnish the soul. We should seek […]
United With Our Maker
He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. 1 John 2:6. There is a great work for us to do if we would inherit eternal life. We are to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and live a life of righteousness. Many teach that all that is necessary […]
Adding and Multiplying
Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 2 Peter 1:2. We are not to trust in our faith, but in the promises of God. When we repent of our past transgressions of His law, and resolve to render obedience in the future, we should believe […]
Led by the Spirit
See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands. Isaiah 49:16. There are two courses of action which we may pursue. One leads us away from God, and shuts us out of His kingdom; and in this path are envying, strife, murder, and all evil deeds. The other course of action we are […]
