Chapter 9—Partnership With God
You have within your reach more than finite possibilities. A man,
as God applies the term, is a son of God. “Now are we the sons of
God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that,
when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as
He is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself,
even as He is pure.” It is your privilege to turn away from that which
is cheap and inferior, and rise to a high standard,—to be respected by
men and beloved by God.
The religious work which the Lord gives to young men, and to men
of all ages, shows His respect for them as His children. He gives them
the work of self-government. He calls them to be sharers with Him in
the great work of redemption and uplifting. As a father takes his son
into partnership in his business, so the Lord takes His children into
partnership with Himself. We are made laborers together with God.
Jesus says, “As Thou hast sent Me into the world, even so have I also
sent them into the world.” Would you not rather choose to be a child
of God than a servant of Satan and sin, having your name registered as
an enemy of Christ?
Young men and women need more of the grace of Christ, that
they may bring the principles of Christianity into the daily life. The
preparation for Christ’s coming is a preparation made through Christ
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for the exercise of our highest qualities. It is the privilege of every
youth to make of his character a beautiful structure. But there is
a positive need of keeping close to Jesus. He is our strength and
efficiency and power. We cannot depend on self for one moment....
Reaching Higher and Higher
However large, however small, your talents, remember that what
you have is yours only in trust. Thus God is testing you, giving you
opportunity to prove yourself true. To Him you are indebted for all
your capabilities. To Him belong your powers of body, mind, and soul,
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