God Wants His Own Property
But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. Isaiah 43:1. Every man and woman has had the ransom money paid by Jesus Christ. “Ye are not your own. […]
Purchase of Christ’s Blood
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. 1 Peter 1:18, 19. You must consider that you are not at your […]
I Am Not My Own
Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men. 1 Corinthians 7:23. How natural it is to regard ourselves as complete owners of ourselves! But the Inspired Word declares, “Ye are not your own.” “Ye are bought with a price.” 1 Corinthians 6:19, 20…. In our relation to our fellow men […]
Man More Precious Than Gold
I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir. Isaiah 13:12. Few appreciate the value of man, and the glory that would redound to God were he to cultivate and preserve purity, nobility, and integrity of character…. The short space of time allotted to men […]
The Bible Without a Rival
The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Psalm 12:6. The Bible is second to no other book; it is without a rival. A knowledge and acceptance of its teachings will impart vigor and health of mind. A comprehension of its teachings requires the […]
Truth a Precious Treasure
Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. Proverbs 23:23. The truth is precious; it has wrought important changes upon the life and character, exerting a masterly influence over words, deportment, thoughts, and experience.55Letter 14, 1885. The religion of Jesus Christ never degrades the receiver. If it finds men and […]
