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We Sit With Christ on His Throne, December 30
To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne,
even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his
throne.
Revelation 3:21
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In these words an individual work is laid out for each one of us. We
are to make determined efforts to overcome as Christ overcame. From this
warfare no one is excused. If for us the gates of the holy city swing ajar,
if we behold the King in His beauty, we must now overcome as Christ
overcame.... He laid aside His robes of royalty, ... His riches, and for our
sake became poor, that we might come into possession of an immortal
inheritance. In our behalf, He met and conquered the prince of darkness....
The lesson of self-control should begin with the infant in its mother’s
arms. The child should be taught that its will must be brought into sub-
jection.... Who are these children committed to our care?—They are the
younger members of the Lord’s family. He says, Take these children and
train them ... so that they will be polished after the similitude of a palace,
prepared to shine in the courts of My house. What an important work!
... Remember that in your work the Creator of the universe will give you
help. In His strength, and through His name, you can lead your children
to be overcomers. Teach them to look to God for strength. Tell them that
He hears their prayers. Teach them to overcome evil with good. Teach
them to exert an influence that is elevating and ennobling. Lead them to
unite with God, and then they will have strength to resist the strongest
temptation. They will then receive the reward of the overcomer
You lose much by not studying with greater earnestness and care the
life of Christ. There you ... may see the victories which you have to gain
... that you may win the precious white robe of a spotless character, and
stand at last without fault before the throne of God
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