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An Example Of The Believers, May 28
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live
soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world.
Titus 2:11, 12
.
There is a great work for us to do if we would inherit eternal life. We are to
deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and live a life of righteousness.... There is
no salvation for us except in Jesus, for it is through faith in Him that we receive
power to become the sons of God. But it is not merely a passing faith, it is faith
that works the works of Christ.... Living faith makes itself manifest by exhibiting
a spirit of sacrifice and devotion toward the cause of God. Those who possess
it stand under the banner of Prince Emmanuel and wage a successful warfare
against the powers of darkness. They stand ready to do whatsoever their Captain
commands. Each one is exhorted to be “an example of the believers, in word, in
conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (
1 Timothy 4:12
), for we are
to “live soberly, righteously, and godly” in this present evil world, representing
the character of Christ, and manifesting His spirit....
Those who are connected with Jesus are in union with the Maker and Upholder
of all things. They have a power that the world cannot give nor take away. But
while great and exalted privileges are given to them, they are not simply to rejoice
in their blessings. As stewards of the manifold grace of God they are to become
a blessing to others. They are entrusted with great truth, and “unto whomsoever
much is given, of him shall be much required” (
Luke 12:48
). There are weighty
responsibilities resting upon all who have received the message for this time. They
are to exert an influence that will draw others to the light of God’s Word.... We are
our brother’s keeper....
If we are true believers in Jesus we shall be gathering rays from glory, and we
shall shed light on the darkened pathway of those around us. We shall reveal the
gracious character of our Redeemer, and many will be drawn by our influence to
“behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (
John 1:29
).
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