Joy Through Suffering With Christ
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 1 Peter 4:12, 13. We do not always […]
Will You Bear the Refiner’s Fire?
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:7. Gold is tried in the fire, that it may be purified from dross; but faith that […]
Have You Counted the Cost?
In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33. The world’s Redeemer presents to His followers the plan of the battle in which they are called to engage, and He bids them count the cost. He assures them that angels who excel in strength shall […]
Laborers Together With God
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building. 1 Corinthians 3:9. Man cannot be towed to heaven; he cannot go as a passive passenger. He must himself use the oars, and work as a laborer together with God.64Letter 135, 1897. If you think you can lay down the […]
“Take Heed Unto Thyself,”
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. 1 Timothy 4:16. The charge given to Timothy should be heeded in every household, and become an educating power in every family and in every school…. The highest aim of […]
Energy in the Christian Race
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. 1 Corinthians 9:24, 25. In order […]
