When the apostle Paul began his ministry in Corinth, that populous, wealthy, and wicked city, polluted by the nameless vices of heathenism, he said, I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. 1 Cor. 2:2. Writing afterward to some of those who had been corrupted by the foulest sins, he could say, But ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 6:11; 1:4. Now, as in Christs day, the work of Gods kingdom lies not with those who are clamoring for recognition and support by earthly rulers and human laws, but with those who are declaring to the people in His name those spiritual truths that will work in the receivers the experience of Paul: I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me. Gal. 2:20. Then they will labor as did Paul for the benefit of men. He said, Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christs stead, be ye reconciled to God. 2 Cor. 5:20. - Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, Chapter 54 - Not with Outward Show, page 510 [This chapter is based on Luke 17:20-22.]
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