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Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 7

“Beware of false prophets.”—Matthew 7:15. Teachers of falsehood will arise to draw you away from the narrow path and the strait gate. Beware of them; though concealed in sheep’s clothing, inwardly they are ravening wolves. Jesus gives a test by which false teachers may be distinguished from the true. “Ye shall know them by theirContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 7”

Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 5

“Be reconciled to thy brother.”—Matthew 5:24. The love of God is something more than a mere negation; it is a positive and active principle, a living spring, ever flowing to bless others. If the love of Christ dwells in us, we shall not only cherish no hatred toward our fellows, but we shall seek inContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 5”

Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Beatitudes, Part 11

“Ye are the light of the world.”—Matthew 5:14. As Jesus taught the people, He made His lessons interesting and held the attention of His hearers by frequent illustrations from the scenes of nature about them. The people had come together while it was yet morning. The glorious sun, climbing higher and higher in the blueContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Beatitudes, Part 11”

Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Beatitudes, Part 10

“Ye are the salt of the earth.”—Matthew 5:13. Salt is valued for its preservative properties; and when God calls His children salt, He would teach them that His purpose in making them the subjects of His grace is that they may become agents in saving others. The object of God in choosing a people beforeContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Beatitudes, Part 10”

Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Beatitudes, Part 6

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”—Matthew 5:8. The Jews were so exacting in regard to ceremonial purity that their regulations were extremely burdensome. Their minds were occupied with rules and restrictions and the fear of outward defilement, and they did not perceive the stain that selfishness and malice impart toContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Beatitudes, Part 6”

The Great Controversy: Modern Revivals—Chapter 27, Part 5

“Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? for ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” 1 Corinthians 6:19, 20. He whose body isContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Modern Revivals—Chapter 27, Part 5”