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Royalty and Ruin
lutely. We must strongly withstand whatever influence would tend
to unsettle the faith of God’s people in His guiding power.
The reason Nehemiah’s enemies failed to draw him into their
power is that he relied so firmly on God. Evil finds little foothold
in the life that has a noble aim, an absorbing purpose. God’s true
servants work with a determination that will not fail, because they
depend constantly on the throne of grace. God gives the Holy Spirit
to help in every difficulty. If His people are watching the signs of
His leading and are ready to cooperate, they will see mighty results.
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