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have walked in the ways of error. On these the light of truth is to shine,
that they may see Christ as the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
We are to present the truth in the love of Christ. No extravagance
or display should attend the work. It is to be done after Christ’s order.
It is to be carried forward in humility, in the simplicity of the gospel.
Let not the workers be intimidated by outward appearances, however
forbidding. Teach the word, and the Lord by His Holy Spirit will send
conviction to the hearers.
After the truth has made an impression on hearts, and men and
women have accepted it, they are to be treated as the property of Christ,
not as the property of man. No human being should seek to bind others
to himself as if he were to control them, telling them to do this and
forbidding them to do that, commanding, dictating, acting like an
officer over a company of soldiers. This is the way that the priests and
rulers did in Christ’s day, but it is not the right way. The workers are
to press together in Christian unity, but no unwise authority is to be
exercised over those who accept the truth. The meekness of Christ
should appear in all that is said and done.
Let the worker show his growth in grace by submission to the will
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of God. Thus he will gain a rich experience. As in faith he receives,
believes, and obeys Christ’s words, there will be an intensity of effort;
there will be cherished a faith that works by love and purifies the soul.
The fruit of the Spirit will be seen in the life, and the efficiency of the
Spirit will be seen in the work.
Christ is our example, our inspiration, our exceeding great reward.
Ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.”
1 Corinthians 3:9
.
God is the Master Builder, but man has a part to act. He is to co-operate
with God. “We are laborers together with God.”
Verse 9
. Never forget
the words, “together with God.”
Remember that working with Christ as your personal Saviour is
your strength and your victory. This is the part that all are to act. To
those who do this comes the assurance: “As many as received Him, to
them gave He power to become the sons of God.”
John 1:12
. Christ
declares: “Without Me ye can do nothing.”
John 15:5
. And the humble,
believing soul responds: “I can do all things through Christ which
strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13
.
Christ is the sympathetic, compassionate Redeemer. He has given
His commission: “Go ye into all the world.”
Mark 1:15
. All must hear