Only one lease of life is granted us here; and the inquiry with everyone should be, How can I invest my life so that it may yield the greatest profit? Life is valuable only as we improve it for the benefit of our fellow creatures and the glory of God. Careful cultivation of the abilities …
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. Proverbs 16:32 When you feel an angry spirit arising, take firm hold of Jesus Christ by faith. Utter no word. Danger lies in the utterance of a single word when you are …
We must have our lives so hid with Christ in God that when bitter speeches and scornful words and unkind looks meet us, we shall not permit our feelings to be stirred up against this class, but shall feel the deepest sympathy for them, because theyknow nothing about the precious Saviour whom we claim to …
“Christ does not find his subjects fitted for his kingdom, but he qualifies them by hisdivine power.” Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.’ The whole life of Christ upon earth was lived for the purpose of manifesting the will of God on earth as it is in …
The melody of praise is the atmosphere of heaven; and when heaven comes in touchwith the earth, there is music and song- “thanksgiving and the voice of melody.” The history of the songs of the Bible is full of suggestions as to the uses and benefits of music and song. Music is often perverted to …
We are living in the time of the end. The fast-fulfilling signs of the times declare that the coming of Christ is near at hand. The days in which we live are solemn and important. The Spirit of God is gradually but surely being withdrawn from the earth. Plagues and judgements are already falling upon …
This knowledge of the nearness of Christ’s coming should not be allowed to lose its force, and we become careless and inattentive, and fall into slumber-into aninsensibility and indifference to realities. Maranatha – Page 220 The great controversy is nearing its end. Every report of calamity by sea or land is a testimony to the …
The soul-saving message, the third angel’s message, is the message to be given to the world. The commandments of God and the faith of Jesus are both important, immensely important, and must be given with equal force and power. Why are our lips so silent upon the subject of Christ’s righteousness and His love for …
Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57. Christ has power from His Father to give His divine grace and strength to man, making it possible for him through His name to overcome…. All are personally exposed to the temptations that Christ overcame, but strength is …
The grace of humility should be cherished by everyone who names the name of Christ, for self-exaltation can find no place in the work of God. Those who would cooperate with the Lord of hosts must daily crucify self, placing worldly ambition in the background. They must be long-suffering and kind, full of mercy and …
