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The Record Books in Heaven

For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing,
whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Eccl. 12:14.

Let us individually consider what is the record made in the books of heaven
concerning our life and character, and our attitude toward God. Has our love
for God been increasing during the past year? If Christ is indeed abiding in
our hearts, we shall love God, we shall love to obey all His commandments,
and this love will continually deepen and strengthen. If we represent Christ
to the world, we shall be pure in heart, in life, in character; we shall be
holy in conversation; there will be no guile in our hearts or upon our lips.
Let us examine our past life and see if we have given evidence of our love
for Jesus by seeking to be like Him, and by working, as He worked, to save
those for whom He died.

Of the zealous, self-sacrificing disciples of Christ, it is written that
Jesus was not ashamed to call them brethren, so fully did they manifest His
Spirit, and bear His likeness. By their works they constantly testified that
this world was not their home; their citizenship was above; they were
seeking a better country, even a heavenly. Their conversation and affections
were on heavenly things. They were in the world, but not of the world; in
spirit and practice they were separate from its maxims and customs. Their
daily example testified that they were living for the glory of God. Their
great interest, like that of their Master, was for the salvation of souls.
For this they toiled and sacrificed, counting not their lives dear unto
themselves. By their life and character they made a bright track heavenward.
Upon such disciples, Jesus can look with satisfaction as His
representatives. His character will not be misrepresented through them. . .
.

God has made the advancement of His cause in the world dependent upon the
labors and sacrifices of His followers. The salvation of our souls was
purchased by the infinite gift of the Son of God. Jesus left heaven, laid
aside His glory, left the communion and adoration of the sinless angels, and
for our sake humbled Himself, even to the death of the cross. And now we,
who have become partakers of His great gift, are to be partakers also of His
sacrifice, extending to others the blessings of salvation.

There was not one trace of selfishness in the life of Christ. All who are
laborers together with God will have the same spirit as their Master had.
They will be continually growing away from selfishness, and renouncing
self-indulgence, even in things that had once appeared innocent to them. . .
. And when His glory shall be revealed, they will be glad also "with
exceeding joy" (Signs of the Times, Dec. 22, 1890).

>From Lift Him Up - Page 326

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