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The Sanctifying Power of the Truth

For their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified
through the truth. John 17:19.

Continual application will accomplish for man what nothing else can. Those
who are never content without the consciousness that they are growing every
day will truly make a success of life. . . .

Do not, then, continually dwell upon . . . one point, concentrating all the
energies of the mind upon it, constantly urging it upon the attention of
others, but take another subject, and carefully examine that. Thus mystery
after mystery will be unfolded to your comprehension. Two valuable victories
will be gained by this course. You have not only secured useful knowledge,
but the exercise of the mind has increased mental strength and power. The
key found to unlock one mystery may develop also other precious gems of
knowledge heretofore undiscovered. . . .

The world is teeming with errors and fables. Novelties in the form of
sensational dramas are continually arising to engross the mind, and absurd
theories abound which are destructive to moral and spiritual advancement.
The cause of God needs men of intellect, men of thought, men well versed in
the Scriptures, to meet the inflowing tide of opposition. We should give no
sanction to arrogance, narrow-mindedness, and inconsistencies, although the
garment of professed piety may be thrown over them. Those who have the
sanctifying power of the truth upon their hearts will exert a persuasive
influence. Knowing that the advocates of error cannot create or destroy
truth, they can afford to be calm and considerate. . . .

The satanic delusions of the age must be met clearly and intelligently with
the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. The same unseen Hand that
guides the planets in their courses, and upholds the worlds by His power,
has made provision for man formed in His image, that he may be little less
than the angels of God while in the performance of his duties on earth.
God's purposes have not been answered by men who have been entrusted with
the most solemn truth ever given to man. He designs that we should rise
higher and higher toward a state of perfection, seeing and realizing at
every step the power and glory of God. Man does not know himself. Our
responsibilities are exactly proportioned to our light, opportunities, and
privileges. . . .

The precious Book of God contains rules of life for men of every class and
every vocation. Examples are here found which it would be well for all to
study and imitate. "The Son of God came not to be ministered unto, but to
minister." The true honor and glory of the servant of Christ consists, not
in the number of sermons preached, nor in the amount of writing
accomplished, but in the work of faithfully ministering to the wants of the
people (Testimonies, vol. 4, pp. 413-416).

>From Lift Him Up - Page 281

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