He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we
In Harmony with His Law
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Psalm 119:34. In the new birth the heart is brought into harmony with God, as it is brought into accord with His
Sanctification of the Whole Man
Be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Ephesians 4:23, 24. The truth must sanctify the whole man–his mind, his thoughts, his
Overcoming Bad Habits
Keep thyself pure. 1 Timothy 5:22. To know what constitutes purity of mind, soul, and body is an important part of education. When the character is lacking in purity, when sin has become a part of the character, it has
Honorable in Motive and Action
Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32. Principle, right, honesty, should ever be cherished. Honesty will not tarry where policy is harbored. They will never agree;
Perfection in the Human Sphere
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Matthew 5:48. Our Saviour understood all about human nature, and He says to every human being. “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is
Reaching the Height of Christian Perfection
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Ephesians 3:20. If you make God your strength, you may, under the most discouraging circumstances,