Sin is the transgression of the law. 1 John 3:4. RC 49.1 The desire for an easy religion that requires no striving, no self-denial, no divorce from the follies of the world, has made the doctrine of faith, and faith only, a popular doctrine; but what saith the Word of God? Says the apostle James: “What dothContinue reading “The True Christian”
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Law of Liberty: Free to be Holy
The law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. Romans 7:12. RC 46.1 Many religious teachers assert that Christ by His death abolished the law, and men are henceforth free from its requirements. There are some who represent it as a grievous yoke, and in contrast to the bondage of the law they presentContinue reading “Law of Liberty: Free to be Holy”
Being a Child of God and Serving Even the Wealthy
“But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil” (Luke 6:35 KJV). “He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he thatContinue reading “Being a Child of God and Serving Even the Wealthy”
Life’s Best Only in Christ
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6, 7 KJV). Men and women have hardly begun to understand the true object ofContinue reading “Life’s Best Only in Christ”
Inhumanity Toward Man, Our Greatest Sin
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another” (John 13:34 KJV). The Saviour’s example is to be the standard of our service for the tempted and the erring. The same interest and tenderness and long-suffering that He has manifested towardContinue reading “Inhumanity Toward Man, Our Greatest Sin”
Fields of Blessings
“Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest” (John 4:35 KJV). Nothing will so arouse a self-sacrificing zeal and broaden and strengthen the character as to engage in work forContinue reading “Fields of Blessings”
Worthy Words
“Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but aContinue reading “Worthy Words”