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The Fruits of Sanctification, September 4
Sanctification
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
Philippians 4:4
Through Jesus the fallen sons of Adam become “sons of God.” “Both
He that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which
cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren.” The Christian’s life
should be one of faith, of victory, and joy in God. “Whatsoever is born
of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the
world, even our faith.” Truly spake God’s servant Nehemiah, “The
joy
of
the Lord is your strength.” And Paul says: “Rejoice in the Lord alway:
and again I say, Rejoice.” “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing.
In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
concerning you.”
Such are the fruits of Bible conversion and sanctification.
His [the truly righteous man’s] nature is so thoroughly imbued with
love for God and his fellow men that he works the works of Christ with
a willing heart.
All who come within the sphere of his influence perceive the beauty
and fragrance of his Christian life, while he himself is unconscious of it,
for it is in harmony with his habits and inclinations. He prays for divine
light, and loves to walk in that light. It is his meat and drink to do the
will of his heavenly Father. His life is hid with Christ in God; yet he
does not boast of this, nor seem conscious of it. God smiles upon the
humble and lowly ones who follow closely in the footsteps of the Master.
Angels are attracted to them and love to linger about their path. They
may be passed by as unworthy of notice by those who claim exalted
attainments and who delight in making prominent their good works: but
heavenly angels bend lovingly over them and are as a wall of fire round
about them.... To man is granted the privilege of becoming an heir of
God and a joint heir with Christ.
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