It’s Still a Fight
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the infinite value of the object of which we are in pursuit. Only by
overcoming as Christ overcame shall we win the crown of life.
Constant Dependence
Man’s great danger is in being self-deceived, indulging self-
sufficiency, and thus separating from God, the source of his strength.
Our natural tendencies, unless corrected by the Holy Spirit of God,
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have in them the seeds of moral death. Unless we become vitally
connected with God, we cannot resist the unhallowed effects of self-
indulgence, self-love, and temptation to sin.
In order to receive help from Christ, we must realize our need. We
must have a true knowledge of ourselves. It is only he who knows
himself to be a sinner that Christ can save. Only as we see our utter
helplessness and renounce all self-trust, shall we lay hold on divine
power.
It is not only at the beginning of the Christian life that this renun-
ciation of self is to be made. At every advance step heavenward it is
to be renewed. All our good works are dependent on a power outside
of ourselves; therefore there needs to be a continual reaching out of
the heart after God, a constant, earnest confession of sin and humbling
of the soul before Him. Perils surround us; and we are safe only as
we feel our weakness and cling with the grasp of faith to our mighty
Deliverer.
Truth or Trivia
We must turn away from a thousand topics that invite attention.
There are matters that consume time and arouse inquiry, but end in
nothing. The highest interests demand the close attention and energy
that are so often given to comparatively insignificant things.
Accepting new theories does not in itself bring new life to the soul.
Even an acquaintance with facts and theories important in themselves
is of little value unless put to a practical use. We need to feel our
responsibility to give our souls food that will nourish and stimulate
spiritual life....
The question for us to study is, “What is truth—the truth that is to
be cherished, loved, honored, and obeyed?” The devotees of science