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He presents before them the life of the Saviour as an example of what
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they must be and do in order to be saved.
“For His disciples Christ prayed: “Sanctify them through Thy truth:
Thy word is truth.” A pleasant, self-satisfied feeling is not an evidence
of sanctification. A faithful record is kept of all the acts of the children
of men. Nothing can be concealed from the eye of the high and holy
One that inhabiteth eternity. Some make Christ ashamed of them by
their devising and planning and scheming. God does not approve of
their conduct, for the Lord Jesus is dishonored by their spirit and their
works. They forget the words of the apostle: “We are made a spectacle
unto the world, and to angels, and to men.”
1 Corinthians 4:9
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“The instruction that the Lord has given concerning His work
points out the right way. God’s plans and God’s thoughts are as much
higher than man’s plans and man’s thoughts as the heavens are higher
than the earth. God’s voice is to be heard, His wisdom is to guide. He
has outlined His plan in His word and in the testimonies that He has
sent to His people. That work only which is carried on in accordance
with the principles of His word will stand fast forever.
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