Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3. All who have a sense of their deep soul poverty, who feel that they have nothing good in themselves, may find righteousness and strength by
A Hatred of Sin
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Hebrews 1:9. When in conversion the sinner finds peace with God through the blood of the atonement,
Faith Demonstrated by Works
Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. James 2:18. The part man has to act in the salvation
Praying for a Larger Experience
I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart. Psalm 119:32. The ten holy precepts spoken by Christ upon Sinai’s mount … made known to the world the fact that He had jurisdiction over the
How Faith Is Made Perfect
Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. James 2:17. The expulsion of sin is the act of the soul itself. In its great need the soul cries out for a power out of and above
The Great Principle of the Law
If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15. The law was not spoken … exclusively for the benefit of the Hebrews. God honored them by making them the guardians and keepers of His law, but it was to be
The Indwelling Spirit
And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. 1 John 3:24. The Holy Spirit is the breath of