A Strong Fortress of Truth
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27. I have a continual longing for Christ to be formed within, the hope of glory. I long to be beautified every day with the meekness […]
Studying the Character of Christ
Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto thy commandments. Psalm 119:6. In this world we might become hopelessly perplexed, as the devil wants us to be, if we keep looking upon those things that are perplexing; for by dwelling upon them, and talking of them, we become discouraged. In criticizing others […]
Blessings Diffusive as Sunlight
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. Matthew 5:45. I see a providence in all of God’s works…. The clouds and rain, as well as […]
Habits and Character Building
Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Proverbs 4:14. Few realize the power of habit. Inspiration asks, “Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?” and adds, “then may ye also do good that are accustomed to do evil.” Jeremiah 13:23. This […]
Watch Your Step!
Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Proverbs 4:26. “Make straight paths for your feet,” says the apostle, “lest that which is lame be turned out of the way.” Hebrews 12:13. The path that leads away from God, away from His holy, perfect standard of right, is always crooked […]
The Secret of Contentment
But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6. Pure religion brings peace, happiness, contentment; godliness is profitable to this life and the life to come.45Letter 1b, 1873. That unrest and discontent which ends in fretting and complaining is sinful; but the discontent with one’s self which urges on to more earnest effort for […]
