An affection which is not inspired by the Lord will soon be transformed into lust.
WATCHMAN NEEWith fear and trembling we must rely upon God for guidance in the inner depths. This is the sole way to walk according to the spirit.
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Good is not always God’s will, but God’s will is always good.
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Everyone could smell it. Whenever you meet someone who has really suffered; been limited, gone through things for the Lord, willing to be imprisoned by the Lord.
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Our prayers lay the track down which Gods power can come. Like a mighty locomotive, his power is irresistible, but it cannot reach us without rails.
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With complete consecration comes perfect peace.
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Our old history ends with the Cross; our new history begins with the resurrection.
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Just being satisfied with Him and nothing else, immediately you scent the fragrance. There is a savor of the Lord. Something has been crushed, something has been broken, and there is a resulting odor of sweetness.
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The breaking of the alabaster box and the anointing of the Lord filled the house with the odor, with the sweetest odor.
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To keep our hand on the plow while wiping away our tears — THAT is Christianity!
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The book of Acts is the best aid in approaching our work. We do not find there anyone consecrating himself as a preacher nor anyone deciding to do the Lord’s work by making himself a missionary or a pastor. What we do see is the Holy Spirit Himself appointing and sending men out to do the work.
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The Blood deals with what we have done, whereas the Cross deals with what we are. The Blood disposes of our sins, while the Cross strikes at the root of our capacity for sin.
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Christians ought to eliminate their folly. They ought to adopt God’s view of the absolute impossibility for their natural walk to please Him. They must dare to allow the Holy Spirit to point out to them every corruption of the soul life.
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People who are lazy, careless, doubtful-minded or arrogant need not expect God to reveal His secret or covenant to them.
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Take this as the secret of Christ’s life in you: His Spirit dwells in your innermost spirit. Meditate on it, believe in it, and remember it until this glorious truth produces within you a holy fear and wonderment that the Holy Spirit indeed abides in you.
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I do not consecrate myself to be a missionary or a preacher.
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Many are so preoccupied with work that they allow little time for prayer. Hence they cannot cast out demons.
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