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Build on the Solid Rock, December 22
And [ye] are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus
Christ himself being the chief corner stone.
Ephesians 2:20
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None need to feel it too humiliating to ... present themselves as seeking at
the throne of grace for larger supplies. The temple doors are to be opened. The
temple of the soul is to be cleansed from moral defilement, altars of sacrifice set
right, selfishness cleansed away from the soul, idols sacrificed....
We frequently have brought to our notice cases of youth who are bewildered
by the teachers and the ministry of the Word in the churches of today, because they
are doing as the Jewish nation did, “teaching for doctrines the commandments
of men.” ... The Bible is taken as a whole [as] the Word of God, but not all the
Inspired Word. One wise man questions some portions of it and some other wise,
supposed good man questions another book, and infidelity is stealthily making
itself a place in the minds of youth. Soon the knowledge of the truth weakens and
their faith is confused. They do not know what to believe....
When one places his feet on the solid Rock Christ Jesus as his foundation, he
receives an endowment of power from the Source of all knowledge, all wisdom and
spiritual efficiency, that all may know to which party he belongs—commandment-
keepers, or commandment-breakers. The banner of Prince Emmanuel that floats
over his head will not fail to clear away all uncertainty and give all to understand
that we keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
The love of Jesus Christ possesses a constraining power....
The living out of Bible truth gives a direct and powerful tendency to expansion
and growth. Every virtue becomes invigorated as it is exercised. It is a sore
trial to drag ourselves away from worldly, deceiving influences. Every step that
we advance we see obstacles that Satan presents, and we have to wrestle with
difficulties, but an experience is being gained in having to press against these
barriers, for the way opens, fresh incentives are presented from heaven, and faith
becomes confirmed as we look upon Christ.
The attractions of Christ are all-satisfying, and through Christ Jesus we read
our title to an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and that fadeth not away. His
grace is seen to be all-sufficient. The sympathy and love of Jesus are beseeching,
wooing, drawing us to follow on in His footsteps, to know the Lord until we shall
know His going forth is prepared as the morning.—
Letter 128, December 22,
1895
, to Edson and Emma White.
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