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subjects Christ studied in his youth, and the universe of heaven looked
with interest upon the One who for the joy that was set before him
endured the cross, despising the shame. By offering himself to make
intercession for the transgression of the human race, Christ executed
the office of priest. As a reward, he was to see of the travail of his
soul, and be satisfied. His seed should prolong their days on the earth
forever. “Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long
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upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.” By his obedience
to his father and mother, Christ was an example to all children and
youth; but today children are not following the example he has given,
and the sure result will be a shortening of their days.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath
blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
according as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the
world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ
to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will.” Before the
foundations of the earth were laid, the covenant was made that all who
were obedient, all who should, through the abundant grace provided,
become holy in character, and without blame before God, by appropri-
ating that grace, should be children of God. This covenant, made from
eternity, was given to Abraham hundreds of years before Christ came.
With what interest and what intensity did Christ in humanity study
the human race to see if they would avail themselves of the provision
offered.
“This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God,
and Jesus Christ, whom thou has sent.” These words are an eye-opener
to all who will see. The knowledge of God is a knowledge which will
not need to be left behind when our probation closes, a knowledge
which is of the most lasting benefit to the world and to us individually.
Why, then, should we put the word of God in the background when
it is wisdom unto salvation. “Therefore we ought to give the more
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earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we
should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast,
and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense
of reward; how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation.”
We are neglecting our salvation if we give authors who have but a
confused idea of what religion means, the most conspicuous place