“I wrote unto you with many tears.” 2 Corinthians "2":4 We know that the first letter to the Corinthians was written after Paul had heard from the household of Chloe about the serious condition of the church there. In that letter, he had reproved them in straight and severe language for their many errors. Now […]
“Let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke "9":23 We are said in the Bible to be “crucified” with Christ but never in relation to sin. Liberation from sin and its consequences is for us an accomplished fact. Man is not required to do anything to achieve it, for
“But the fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control.” Galatians "5":22 The end of this list and thus the summit of a Christian’s spiritual walk is self-control. What commonly is spoken of as the Holy Spirit’s government of us does not mean that He directly controls any part of us. That misunderstanding has
“For the love of Christ constraineth us.” 2 Corinthians "5":14 To be “constrained” means to be tightly held or to be surrounded so that one cannot escape. When someone is moved by love, he will experience such a sensation. Love will bind him.<br/><br/>Love is therefore the basis of consecration. No one can consecrate himself to
“All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth. Go ye therefore . . .” Matthew "28":18-19 On this huge earth, there is at least one group of people who, by their subjection to Him, uphold the authority of God. Though the nations rage defiantly against Him, the Church is the one
“I thank him that enabled me . . . appointing me to his service.” 1 Timothy "1":12 Formerly, only those of the house of Aaron were appointed to the service of God. Anyone else who dared to intrude was immediately cut off from Israel. Today also, only people of one family may be consecrated to
“The Son can do nothing of himself but what he seeth the Father doing.” John "5":19 Like our Lord Jesus, we should listen and wait on God before we try to speak or act for Him. Only they who live in God’s presence and learn of Him are really qualified to speak for Him. May
“Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice and to hearken than the fat of rams.” 1 Samuel "15":22 The greatest of God’s demands upon man is not for him to bear the cross, to serve, to make offerings, or to deny himself. The greatest demand is for him to obey.<br/><br/>The sacrifices offered here by Saul
“The land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it and to thy seed.” Genesis "28":13 Look what God says to Jacob! It would not surprise us if He had said these words at the end of Jacob’s life, but here they are at the very outset! The whole blessing is presented to him
“And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians "4":19 If a man can trust God, let him go out and work for Him; if not, let him stay at home, for he lacks the first qualification for that work. There is an idea prevalent
