“He opened His mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”—Matthew 5:2, 3. As something strange and new, these words fall upon the ears of the wondering multitude. Such teaching is contrary to all they have ever heard from priest or rabbi. They see inContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Chapter 2—The Beatitudes, Part 1”
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Steps to Christ: Rejoicing in the Lord—Chapter 13, Part 1
The children of God are called to be representatives of Christ, showing forth the goodness and mercy of the Lord. As Jesus has revealed to us the true character of the Father, so we are to reveal Christ to a world that does not know His tender, pitying love. “As Thou hast sent Me intoContinue reading “Steps to Christ: Rejoicing in the Lord—Chapter 13, Part 1”
Steps to Christ: What to Do with Doubt—Chapter 12, Part 2
If it were possible for created beings to attain to a full understanding of God and His works, then, having reached this point, there would be for them no further discovery of truth, no growth in knowledge, no further development of mind or heart. God would no longer be supreme; and man, having reached theContinue reading “Steps to Christ: What to Do with Doubt—Chapter 12, Part 2”
Steps to Christ: What to Do with Doubt—Chapter 12, Part 1
Many, especially those who are young in the Christian life, are at times troubled with the suggestions of skepticism. There are in the Bible many things which they cannot explain, or even understand, and Satan employs these to shake their faith in the Scriptures as a revelation from God. They ask, “How shall I knowContinue reading “Steps to Christ: What to Do with Doubt—Chapter 12, Part 1”
Steps to Christ: The Privilege of Prayer—Chapter 11, Part 3
Keep your wants, your joys, your sorrows, your cares, and your fears before God. You cannot burden Him; you cannot weary Him. He who numbers the hairs of your head is not indifferent to the wants of His children. “The Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.” James 5:11. His heart of love is touchedContinue reading “Steps to Christ: The Privilege of Prayer—Chapter 11, Part 3”
Steps to Christ: The Privilege of Prayer—Chapter 11, Part 2
If we take counsel with our doubts and fears, or try to solve everything that we cannot see clearly, before we have faith, perplexities will only increase and deepen. But if we come to God, feeling helpless and dependent, as we really are, and in humble, trusting faith make known our wants to Him whose knowledgeContinue reading “Steps to Christ: The Privilege of Prayer—Chapter 11, Part 2”
Steps to Christ: A Knowledge of God—Chapter 10, Part 1
Many are the ways in which God is seeking to make Himself known to us and bring us into communion with Him. Nature speaks to our senses without ceasing. The open heart will be impressed with the love and glory of God as revealed through the works of His hands. The listening ear can hearContinue reading “Steps to Christ: A Knowledge of God—Chapter 10, Part 1”