Prayer and Promises

THE PROMISE 

But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no plans to satisfy the fleshly desires.

— Romans 13:14, HCSB

THE TESTIMONY 

Blessing would come to your souls if you would obey the word spoken by the Holy One of Israel, “Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.”  

He who searches the heart desires to win His people from every species of idolatry. Let the word of God, the blessed Book of Life, occupy the table now filled with useless ornaments. Spend your money in buying books which will be the means of enlightening the mind in regard to present truth. The time you waste in moving and dusting the multitudinous ornaments in your house, spend in writing a few lines to your friends, in sending papers or leaflets or little books to some one who knows not the truth

Grasp the word of the Lord as the treasure of infinite wisdom and love; this is the guide book which points out the path to heaven. It points us to the sin-pardoning Saviour, saying, “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”

Oh, that you would search the Scriptures with prayerful hearts, and a spirit of surrender to God. O that you would search your hearts as with a lighted candle, and discover and break the finest thread that binds you to worldly habits, which divert the mind from God. Plead with God to show you every practice which draws your thoughts and affections from Him. 

The Son of the infinite God came to this earth, and honoured it with His presence. He emptied Himself of His glory, and clothed His divinity with humanity, that humanity might touch humanity, and reveal to fallen man the perfect love of God.

God calls for complete self-surrender. We must guard diligently our lips, lest they speak guile. We must be strict with ourselves, that we bring not false principles into our dealings with others, and lead souls from the safe path. We must work the works of God. Adhere to correct principles, whatever the cost to yourself. 

Let your holy example lead the sympathies of your friends heavenward. 

— Bible Echo and Signs of the Times, January 14, 1901 

THE RESPONSE 

Grasp the word of the Lord as the guide book which points out the path to heaven. 

Search the Scriptures with prayerful hearts and a spirit of surrender to God. 

Search your hearts and discover worldly habits which divert the mind from God. 

Plead with God to show you every practice which draws your thoughts and affections from Him.