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The Service God Accepts—Many feel that their faults of charac-
ter make it impossible for them to meet the standard that Christ has
erected, but all that such ones have to do is to humble themselves at
every step under the mighty hand of God. Christ does not estimate the
man by the amount of work he does but by the spirit in which the work
is performed.
When He sees men lifting the burdens, trying to carry them in
lowliness of mind, with distrust of self and with reliance upon Him,
He adds to their work His perfection and sufficiency, and it is accepted
of the Father. We are accepted in the Beloved. The sinner’s defects are
covered by the perfection and fullness of the Lord our Righteousness.
Those who with sincere will, with contrite heart, are putting forth
humble efforts to live up to the requirements of God are looked upon
by the Father with pitying tender love; He regards such as obedient
children, and the righteousness of Christ is imputed unto them.—Lt 4,
1889.
Knowledge of Christ Brings Vigor to the Mind—Christ is the
wellspring of life. That which many need is to have a clearer knowl-
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edge of Him; they need to be patiently and kindly, yet earnestly, taught
how the whole being may be thrown open to the healing agencies of
heaven. When the sunlight of God’s love illuminates the darkened
chambers of the soul, restless weariness and dissatisfaction will cease,
and satisfying joys will give vigor to the mind and health and energy
to the body.—
The Ministry of Healing, 247
(1905).
With Christ No Such Thing as Failure—The omnipotent power
of the Holy Spirit is the defense of every contrite soul. Not one that
in penitence and faith has claimed His protection will Christ permit
to pass under the enemy’s power. The Saviour is by the side of His
tempted and tried ones. With Him there can be no such thing as failure,
loss, impossibility, or defeat; we can do all things through Him who
strengthens us.—
The Desire of Ages, 490
(1898).
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