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We are to Increase Spiritually, November 13
We beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more.
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Thessalonians 4:10
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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....” 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....
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 for the exercise of
our highest qualities.... But there is a positive need of keeping close to
Jesus. He is our strength and efficiency and power. We can not depend on
self for one moment.
Young men and young women, exercise your ability with faithfulness,
generously imparting the light that God gives you. Study how best to
give to others peace, and light, and truth, and the many rich blessings of
heaven. Constantly improve. Keep reaching higher and still higher. It is
the ability to put to the tax the powers of mind and body, ever keeping
eternal realities in view, that is of value now.... Persevere in the work that
you have begun, until you gain victory after victory. Educate yourselves
for a purpose. Keep in view the highest standard that you may accomplish
greater and still greater good, thus reflecting the glory of God
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The Youth’s Instructor, January 25, 1910
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