Chapter 32—Growing in Grace
“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ.” It is the privilege of the young, as they grow in Jesus,
to grow in spiritual grace and knowledge. We may know more and
more of Jesus through an interested searching of the Scriptures, and
then following the ways of truth and righteousness therein revealed.
Those who are ever growing in grace will be steadfast in the faith, and
moving forward.
Growth Necessary to Steadfastness
There should be an earnest desire in the heart of every youth who
has purposed to be a disciple of Jesus Christ to reach the highest
Christian standard, to be a worker with Christ. If he makes it his
aim to be of that number who shall be presented faultless before the
throne of God, he will be continually advancing. The only way to
remain steadfast is to progress daily in divine life. Faith will increase
if, when brought in conflict with doubts and obstacles, it overcomes
them. True sanctification is progressive. If you are growing in grace
and the knowledge of Jesus Christ, you will improve every privilege
and opportunity to gain more knowledge of the life and character of
Christ.
Faith in Jesus will grow as you become better acquainted with your
Redeemer by dwelling upon His spotless life and His infinite love.
You cannot dishonor God more than to profess to be His disciple while
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you keep at a distance from Him, and are not fed and nourished by
His Holy Spirit. When you are growing in grace, you will love to
attend religious meetings, and you will gladly bear testimony of the
love of Christ before the congregation. God, by His grace, can make
the young man prudent, and He can give to the children knowledge
and experience. They can grow in grace daily. You should not measure
your faith by your feelings.
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