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That we should be Called the Sons of God, January 2
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 over-
comer 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 conde-
scension 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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Ellen G. White
Manuscript 28, 1886
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The Youth’s Instructor, September 27, 1894
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