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December 2 Christian Perfection “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect. . . .” Philippians 3:12 It is a snare to imagine that God wants to make us perfect specimens of what He can do; God’s purpose is to make us one with Himself. The emphasis of holiness movements is […] Morning, December 2 Song of Solomon 4:7 Thou art all fair, my love. The Lord’s admiration of His Church is very a wonderful, and His description of her beauty is very glowing. She is not merely fair, but “all fair.” He views her in Himself, washed in His sin-atoning blood and clothed in His meritorious […] Morning, December 3 Song of Solomon 4:7 There is no spot in thee. Having pronounced His Church positively full of beauty, our Lord confirms His praise by a precious negative, “There is no spot in I thee.” As if the thought occurred to the Bridegroom that the carping world would insinuate that He had only […] Our Holiest Example I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. (Psalm 16:8) This is the way to live. With God always before us, we shall have the noblest companionship, the holiest example, the sweetest consolation, and the mightiest influence. This must be […] December 2 Desperate Days “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” (Heb. 11:6). The faith for desperate days. The Bible is full of such days. Its record […] |
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