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Because We are Worthy, We Shall Walk in White,
December 27
Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their
garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
Revelation 3:4
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When, as overcomers, we shall be “clothed in white raiment,” the Lord
will acknowledge our faithfulness as verily as in the days of the early
Christian church He acknowledged the “few names even in Sardis,” who
had “not defiled their garments;” and we shall walk with Him in white, for
through His atoning sacrifice we shall be accounted worthy....
In view of these encouraging promises, how earnestly should we strive
to perfect a character that will enable us to stand before the Son of God!
Only those who are clothed in the garments of His righteousness will be
able to endure the glory of His presence when He shall appear with “power
and great glory.”
It means much to be an overcomer. The besetments of the enemy and
all his evil agencies must be firmly resisted. Every moment we must be on
guard. Not for one instant are we to lose sight of Christ, and of His power
to save in the hour of trial. Our hand must be placed in His, that we may
be upheld by the power of His might
If you are to sit at Christ’s table, and feast on the provisions He has
furnished at the marriage supper of the Lamb, you must have a special
garment, called the wedding garment, which is the white robe of Christ’s
righteousness. Every one who has on this robe is entitled to enter the city
of God; and if Jesus had not been very desirous you should have a place in
the mansions He has gone to prepare for those who love Him, He would
not, at so great an expense to Himself, have made all these arrangements
that you might be happy and sit at His table and enjoy the home He has
gone to prepare for His redeemed family
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The Review and Herald, July 9, 1908
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The Youth’s Instructor, August 11, 1886
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