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Words of Counsel to Ministers
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through lust. Having repented of his transgression of God’s law,
he strives earnestly to overcome sin. He seeks to reveal the power
of Christ’s grace, and he is brought into personal touch with the
Saviour. Constantly he keeps Christ before him. Praying, believing,
receiving the blessings he needs, he comes nearer and nearer to
God’s standard for him.
New virtues are revealed in his character as he denies self and
lifts the cross, following where Christ leads the way. He loves the
Lord Jesus with his whole heart, and Christ becomes his wisdom,
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his righteousness, his sanctification, and his redemption.
Christ is our example, our inspiration, our exceeding great re-
ward. “Ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.”
1 Corinthi-
ans 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
.” “Work out your
own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh
in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.”
Philippians 2:12,
13
. The miracle-working power of Christ’s grace is revealed in the
creation in man of a new heart, a higher life, a holier enthusiasm.
God says: A new heart also will I give you.”
Ezekiel 36:26
. Is not
this, the renewal of man, the greatest miracle that can be performed?
What cannot the human agent do who by faith takes hold of the
divine power?
* * * * *
Remember that in working with Christ as your personal Saviour
lies your strength and your victory. This is the part all are to act.
Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. He declares: “Without Me
ye can do nothing.”
John 15:5
. And the repentant, believing soul
responds: I can do
all things
through Christ which strengtheneth
me.”
Philippians 4:13
. 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
.
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