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to extremes, never lost self-control, never violated the laws of good
taste. He knew when to speak and when to keep silent. He was always
self-possessed. He never erred in His judgment of men or of truth. He
was never deceived by appearances. He never raised a question that
was not clearly appropriate, never gave an answer that was not right to
the point. He silenced the voice of the caviling priests by penetrating
beneath the surface and reaching the heart, flashing light into the mind
and awakening the conscience.
Those who follow the example of Christ will not be extremists.
They will cultivate calmness and self-possession. The peace that was
seen in the life of Christ will be seen in their lives.
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