Graham guardian., 1915-12-03

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was addressed t
Natural Israel, yet it applies to Spirit
ual Israel also, the speaker said. Al
of Gods people are tested. The LORD
is proving their devotion. Those who
haye cOnseCrated themselves to give
have been accepted through our great
Redecmer's imputed righteousness
have been received into Gods family
and have become New Creatures In
Christ, jOint-heirs with Him to glory,
honor and immOrtality-the Divine ma,
ture. But first they must be proved,
must demonstrate that they mean all
that they say. Conservation is more
easily made than fulfilled.
Having surrendered themselves to
God. this class receive an enlighten.
ment CHebrews 1922 This illumi-
nation comes through the Holy Spirit
and the Word of God. 1t enables its
posSessors to have an insight into
Gods character and Plan and to ap-
preciate their conservation vows and
the glorious things in reservation for
His faithful children. q Corinthians
20; Ephesians 3:14-19J While this
work is going on, there is also a dis
ciplinary training.
A Foretaste of Coming Glory.
Daily this class receive added bless.
ings. God has indeed entered into
covenant with them. They agreed to
surrender themSelves-their wills, their
preferences i'll every matter, in thought,
word and action. On this same condi
ton Jesus was accepted and became
the Head of the Church. In return the
Father gave them the Holy Spirit, the
tirSt-fruits Of their inheritance, the
earnest Of coming glory. Romans
S:23; Ephesians 1:13, A. In future
ages Of glory He will continue to show
the Church the glorious riches of His
love.-Ephesians 2:7.
Our Heavenly Father has exceeding
great blessings in store for His belov.
cd children when their loyalty has
been demonstrated. All things permit
ted to come to this class are for their
good, for their preparation for the
Kingdom, that they may be to the
glory of God when exalted with Jesus
to the highest plane of existence.
This is the glorious outlook before
this class. If any fail, the responsible.
ity is upon himself. There Is no other
way to get into the Kingdom except
as individuals, personally related to
the Lord Jesus Christ. 1t is for each
one to make his calling and election
sure. But God is not trying their i'm
perfect flesh. In the Bible He tells us
that all mankind are imperfect, fallen
He is proving their spirit. their will
While they have not a perfect body.
rs Jesus had. nevertheless they can
have His spirit, disposition, will. They |
:an will for truth. righteousness, faith.
'ulneSs to their covenant with God |!
They must, come as nearly to the line as
possible. God looks to see to what ex-
tent they cruelty the desires Of the flesh |
Worthiness of the Bride Of Christ.
Gods Plan IS so beautiful, so rea,
'onaDle, that We could not ask Him to |
'hangc even one feature. If He sees |
hat His children mean all that they |
said in cOnSccration, the blood of Je- |
'us Christ will cover all their defects;
md they will be acceptable to God and |
counted worthy of the reward. Who,
ever would be approved of God must |
possess character. Not one will reach
he Kingdom without it. Whatever
me has to do with developing the nee
'SSNry character will be counted real
worth in Gods sight; and Jesus right
will make up the rest
1t Is not keeping Sabbath nor wear
nS clothes Of certain style that
'rOves character such az God requires
lie is looking for faith. (Hebrews
l:GD While He has glorious ar.
anSement in the incoming Age for
hose who cannot exercise faith now,
lie Is not calling that class during this
Age. But faith Is not credulity. God
Xpects us to have faith in Him and
lis Word; and He says. Come, let us
caSOn together" There is no credit
n believing what one cannot under.
tand. We are to believe Gods Word.
Ot mans CrCcds.
Another thing required Of this class
5 loyalty. They must stand for all
hat God stands for, and oppose all
hat He opposes. God opposes every.
hing dishOnOrable. false and evil
here are but two sides. We cannot
ervc God and mammon-Truth and er-
or. There is great danger Of being
eccived. Thousands of people stand
Odny where they should not stand
nd would not. were their eyes not
linded. y Corinthians 4:4) God proves
lis people, whether or not they love
lin with all the heart. To do so Is