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True Christian Culture, July 11
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved
us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with
Christ, ... and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in
heavenly places in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2:4-6
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If you come into close relationship to Jesus Christ you see wondrous
things out of His law that are not now seen. The softening, subduing
influence of the Spirit of God upon human hearts and minds will make
the true children of God to sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.
Christian culture will be carried on in every heart worked by the Holy
Spirit. There will be a soft, subdued spirit in all those who are looking unto
Jesus. The love of Jesus always leads to Christian courtesy, refinement
of language, and purity of expression that testify the company we are
with—that like Enoch we are walking with God. There is no storming, no
harshness, but a sweet fragrance in speech and in spirit.
The Word is to be our study. Here is a mine of precious ore. Much of it
has been glimpsed at, but there is the digging to be done to secure much
more precious treasures. There have been many who have just rummaged
over the surface in a most careless, slovenly manner, when others are
searching more carefully and prayerfully and perseveringly, and hidden,
inestimable treasures are found....
Let it be seen that your life is hid with Christ in God. Let there be no
hasty speech, no cheap words, no slang phrases. Let it be demonstrated
that you are conscious of a Companion whom you honor, and that you
will not make Him ashamed of you. Only think, we are representatives of
Jesus Christ! Then represent His character in words, in deportment.... The
converting power of God is needed every day to sanctify and fit vessels for
the Master’s use. O there are precious lessons in the Holy Book that we
are yet to find and practice! Our conscience must recognize and revere a
higher standard of Christianity .... You may be all light in the Lord. You
may be increasing in efficiency, in purity, in the knowledge of God, if you
keep meek and lowly of heart
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Letter 171, 1897
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