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Let God Work His Will in You, June 22
The God of peace ... make you perfect in every good work to do his will,
working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ;
to whom be glory for ever and ever.
Hebrews 13:20, 21
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By studying the Word of God, and carrying out its precepts in all their business
transactions, men may carefully discern the spirit that controls the actions. In
the place of following human impulse and natural inclination, they may learn, by
diligent study, the principles that should control the sons and daughters of Adam.
The Bible is the guidebook that is to decide the many difficult problems that
rise in minds that are selfishly inclined. It is a reflection of the wisdom of God, and
not only furnishes great and important principles, but supplies practical lessons
for the life and conduct of man toward his fellow man. It gives minute particulars
that decide our relation to God and to each other. It is a complete revelation of
the attributes and will of God in the person of Jesus Christ, and in it is set forth
the obligation of the human agent to render wholehearted service to God, and to
inquire at every step of the way, “Is this the way of the Lord?” ...
A deceiving crookedness is discernible in the minds of those whose eyes are
not anointed with the heavenly eyesalve that they may see all things in the light
of God’s Word. The will becomes enslaved, bound to pursue a course which
the Word of God will not justify. The will of the human agent is not to be given
into the control of any other man. When merged into the will of other men, it is
misleading....
If the human agent consents, God can and will so identify His will with all our
thoughts and aims, so blend our hearts and minds into conformity to His Word,
that when obeying His will, we are only carrying out the impulses of our minds.
All such will not possess an unsanctified, selfish disposition, ready to carry out
their own wills, but will have a jealous, earnest, determined zeal for the glory
of God. They will not want to do anything in their own strength, and will guard
strictly against the danger of promoting self.
All who would perfect a Christian character must wear the yoke of Christ. If
they would sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus, they must learn of Him
while on this earth. Our natures are in need of discipline. They must be conformed
to the nature of Jesus Christ, that He may accomplish the good He designs to do
for all who will submit to be molded by yielding their natures to His authority.
The great Teacher will yoke up with every soul who will bear His yoke.—
Letter
22, June 22, 1896
, to a church administrator in Australia.
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