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Interest Or Identification? “I have been crucified with Christ.” Galatians 2:20 The imperative need spiritually is to sign the death warrant of the disposition of sin, to turn all emotional impressions and intellectual beliefs into a moral verdict against the disposition of sin, viz., my claim to my right to myself. Paul says – “I […] Friendship With God “Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do?” Genesis 18:17 Its Delights. This chapter brings out the delight of real friendship with God as compared with occasional feelings of His presence in prayer. To be so much in contact with God that you never need to ask Him to […] The Way Of Abraham In Faith He went out, not knowing whither he went.” Hebrews 11:8 In the Old Testament, personal relationship with God showed itself in separation, and this is symbolized in the life of Abraham by his separation from his country and from his kith and kin. To day the separation is […] Shall I Rouse Myself Up To This? Perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” 2 Corinthians 7:1 “Having therefore these promises.” I claim the fulfilment of God’s promises, and rightly, but that is only the human side; the Divine side is that through the promises I recognize God’s claim on me. For instance, am I […] The Worker’s Ruling Passion “Wherefore we labour that . . we may be accepted of Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:9 “Wherefore we labour . . . .” It is arduous work to keep the master ambition in front. It means holding one’s self to the high ideal year in and year out, not being ambitious to […] |
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