Chapter 73—Help in Resisting Temptation
Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee
from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to
try them that dwell upon the earth.
Revelation 3:10
.
All heaven is interested in the work going on in this world, which is to
prepare men and women for the future, immortal life. It is God’s plan that
human agencies shall have the high honor of acting as co-workers with Jesus
Christ in the salvation of souls.... They should look upon the work of God
as sacred and holy, and should bring to Him, every day, offerings of joy and
gratitude, in return for the power of His grace, by which they are enabled to
make advancement in the divine life....
It is not necessary that anyone should yield to the temptations of Satan
and thus violate his conscience and grieve the Holy Spirit. Every provision
has been made in the Word of God whereby all may have divine help in their
endeavors to overcome.
In the religious life of every soul who is finally victorious there will be
scenes of terrible perplexity and trial; but his knowledge of the Scriptures
will enable him to bring to mind the encouraging promises of God, which
will comfort his heart and strengthen his faith in the power of the Mighty
One. He reads: ... “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
).
The trial of faith is more precious than gold. All should learn that this is a
part of the discipline in the school of Christ, which is essential to purify and
refine them from the dross of earthliness....
Summon all your powers to look up, not down at your difficulties; then
you will never faint by the way. You will soon see Jesus behind the cloud,
reaching out His hand to help you; and all you have to do is to give Him your
hand in simple faith and let Him lead you.... A great name among men is as
letters traced in sand, but a spotless character will endure to all eternity. God
gives you intelligence and a reasoning mind, whereby you may grasp His
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