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Loins Girt About with Truth, November 2
Equipped for Victory
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be
able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand,
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth.
Ephesians 6:13, 14
It is when we walk in the light that shines upon us, obeying the
truth that is open to our understanding, that we receive greater light. We
cannot be excusable in accepting only the light which our fathers had
one hundred years ago.... We want the truth on every point, and we are
to put it in practice daily.
The whole mind and soul should become imbued with the truth, that
you may be a living representation of Christ.... God would have you
filled with His Holy Spirit, endowed with power from on high. Labor not
to become great men; but labor rather to become good and perfect men,
showing forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness
into His marvelous light. God calls for Calebs and Joshuas, fearless,
singlehearted men, who will work with faith and courage.
If the truth of God be not deep rooted in the heart, you cannot stand
the test of temptation. There is only one power that can keep us steadfast
under the most trying circumstances—the grace of God in truth. The
ungodly are lynx-eyed to mark every inconsistency, and prompt to pour
contempt on the weak and halting ones. Let the youth make their mark
high. Let them seek in humble prayer for that help which Christ has
promised, that they may exert an influence upon others that they will
not be ashamed to meet in the great day of final settlement and rewards.
Those who have exemplified the loftiest Christian principles in every
department of business and religious life will have the inexpressible
advantage, for they will enter the Paradise of God as conquerors.
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