Philippians 2:16 King James BibleHolding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run invain, neither laboured in vain. 2:12-18 We must be diligent inthe use of all the means whichlead to our salvation, persevering therein to the end. With great care, lest, withall our advantages, we should come short. Work out your salvation, for it is God who worketh in you. This encourages us to do our utmost, because our labour shall not be in vain: we must still depend on the grace of God. The working of Gods grace in us, is to quicken and engage our endeavours. Gods good-will to us, is the cause of his good work in us. Do your duty without murmurings. Do it, and do not find fault with it. Mind your work, and do not quarrel with it. By peaceableness; give no just occasion of offence. The children of God should differ from the sons of men. The more perverse others are, themore careful we should be to keep ourselves blameless andharmless. The doctrine and example of consistent believers will enlighten others, and direct their way toChrist and holiness, even as the light-house warns mariners to avoid rocks, and directs their course into the harbour. Let us try thus to shine. The gospel is the word of life, it makes known to us eternal life through Jesus Christ. Running, denotes earnestness and vigour, continual pressing forward; labouring, denotes constancy, and close application. It is the will of God that believers should be much in rejoicing; and those who are so happy as to have good ministers, have great reason to rejoice with them. Good morning!
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 06:03:05 +0000
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