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From Here to Forever
Hidden Selfishness Revealed
Hidden selfishness stands revealed in the books of heaven. How
often were given to Satan the time, thought, and strength that be-
longed to Christ. Professed followers of Christ are absorbed in
the acquirement of worldly possessions or the enjoyment of earthly
pleasures. Money, time, and strength are sacrificed for display and
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self-indulgence; few are the moments devoted to prayer, to the
searching of Scripture, to confession of sin.
Satan invents unnumbered schemes to occupy our minds. The
archdeceiver hates the great truths that bring to view an atoning
sacrifice and an all-powerful Mediator. With him everything depends
on diverting minds from Jesus.
Those who would share the benefits of the Saviour’s mediation
should permit nothing to interfere with their duty to perfect holiness
in the fear of God. The precious hours, instead of being given to
pleasure or to gain-seeking, should be devoted to prayerful study of
the Word of Truth. The sanctuary and the investigative judgment
should be clearly understood. All need a knowledge of the position
and work of their great High Priest. Otherwise it will be impossible
to exercise the faith essential at this time.
The sanctuary in heaven is the center of Christ’s work in behalf
of men. It concerns every soul living on earth. It opens to view the
plan of redemption, bringing us down to the close of the contest
between righteousness and sin.
The Intercession of Christ
The intercession of Christ in man’s behalf in the sanctuary above
is as essential to the plan of salvation as was His death on the cross.
By His death He began that work which He ascended to complete
in heaven. We must by faith enter within the veil, “whither the
forerunner is for us entered.”
Hebrews 6:20
. There the light from the
cross is reflected. There we gain a clearer insight into the mysteries
of redemption.
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth
and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
Proverbs 28:13
. If those who
excuse their faults could see how Satan taunts Christ with their