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We Are Called The Sons Of God, January 1
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we
should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not;
because it knew him not.
1 John 3:1
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As John thought of the love of Christ, he was led to exclaim, “Behold, what
manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the
sons of God.”
People think it a privilege to see a royal personage, and thousands go great
distances to see one. How much greater privilege it is to be sons and daughters of
the Most High. What greater privilege could be conferred on us than to be given
entrance into the royal family?
In order to become the sons and daughters of God, we must separate from the
world. “Come out from among them, and be ye separate,” the Lord says, “and I
will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters.” ...
There is a heaven before us, a crown of life to win. But to the overcomer
only is the reward given. He who gains heaven must be clothed with the robe of
righteousness. “Every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he
is pure.” In the character of Christ there was no discord of any kind. And this must
be our experience. Our lives must be controlled by the principles that controlled
His life.
Through the perfection of the sacrifice given for the guilty race, those who
believe in Christ, coming unto Him, may be saved from eternal ruin....
Let no one be so deluded by the enemy as to think that it is a condescension
for any man, however talented or learned or honored, to accept Christ. Every
human being should look to heaven with reverence and gratitude, and exclaim
with amazement, “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon
us, that we should be called the sons of God.”
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