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Youth to Stand Up for Christ, September 30
For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him
shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own
glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.
Luke 9:26
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Always stand up for Christ. In word, in spirit, in action, be His witness.
He loves you, and He wants to impart to you His rich grace, that you may
impart this to others.... Christ has purchased you with His own blood.
Then, everywhere, at all times and under all circumstances, stand up for
Jesus. Remember that thus you will exert the very best influence upon all
with whom you associate....
It is your privilege ever to grow in grace, advancing in the knowledge
and love of God, if you maintain the sweet communion with Christ it is
your privilege to enjoy. In the simplicity of humble faith ask the Lord to
open your understanding, that you may discern and appreciate the precious
things of His Word. Thus you may grow in grace, grow in simple, trusting
faith. Then your light will shine forth to all with whom you associate.
Keep your mind fixed upon the Saviour....
Be sure that your spiritual life does not become poor, sickly, inefficient.
There are many who have need of the words and example of a Christian.
Weakness and indecision provoke the assaults of the enemy, and any one
who fails to increase in spiritual growth, in a knowledge of truth and
righteousness, will frequently be overcome by the enemy.
Let your countenance reflect the joy of the Lord. Speak of His good-
ness and tell His power. Then your light will shine more and more dis-
tinctly. Above your trials and disappointments will be revealed the reflec-
tion of a pure, healthy religious life.
There is no limit to the influence of the human agent who wears the
yoke with Christ. Daily he studies the life of Christ and conforms his life
to the divine pattern.... It is by the manifestation of the spirit of Christ
in our words and actions that the world takes knowledge of us that we
have been with Jesus, that we are the children of God. The true nature of
our religion is ... in the gentle spirit, the kindness, the peace which we
manifest.
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