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Sanctified but Not Sinless, February 27But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:30, 31.Just here we might distinguish between genuine and false sanctification. Sanctification does not consist in merely professing and teaching the Word of God, but in living in conformity to His will. Those who claim to be sinless, and make their boast of sanctification, are self-confident, and do not realize their peril. They anchor their souls upon the supposition that having once experienced the sanctifying power of God, they are in no danger of falling. While claiming to be rich and increased in goods, and in need of nothing, they know not that they are miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.But those who are truly sanctified have a sense of their own weakness. Feeling their need, they will go for light and grace and strength to Jesus, in whom all fullness dwells, and who alone can supply their wants. Conscious of their own imperfections, they seek to become more like Christ, and to live in accordance with the principles of His holy law. This continual sense of inefficiency will lead to such entire dependence upon God that His Spirit will be exemplified in them. The treasures of heaven will be opened to supply the wants of every hungering, thirsting soul. All of this character have the assurance of one day beholding the glory of that kingdom which as yet the imagination can only faintly grasp.Those who have felt the sanctifying and transforming power of God must not fall into the dangerous error of thinking that they are sinless, that they have reached the highest state of perfection, and are beyond the reach of temptation. The standard the Christian is to keep before him is the purity and loveliness of Christ's character. Day by day he may be putting on new beauties, and reflecting to the world more and still more of the divine image.—The Bible Echo, February 21, 1898.Presented By:Jeremiah C. Rilety (J. Courage)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teaching-truth--6579438/support.

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Unwavering Faithfulness: When Good Deeds Feel Exhausting **Scripture:** "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord." – 1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." – Galatians 6:9 KJV ===================================In the Christian life, there are seasons of exhilarating growth and abundant fruitfulness, and then there are seasons of quiet, persistent labor where the results aren't immediately apparent. It's in these latter seasons, especially, that the enemy of our souls loves to whisper doubts and sow seeds of discouragement. We might find ourselves asking, "Is it really making a difference? Is anyone even noticing? Is all this effort truly worth it?" This is precisely why the Apostle Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, exhorts us in 1 Corinthians 15:58 to be "stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord." The foundation for this unwavering commitment isn't found in fleeting feelings or immediate gratification, but in the profound truth that "your labour is not in vain in the Lord." Every act of kindness, every patient word, every selfless sacrifice, every prayer offered – all of it is seen, known, and valued by our heavenly Father. Nothing we do for His glory, done in His strength, is ever wasted. Galatians 6:9 echoes this sentiment with a powerful promise: "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." The enemy wants us to faint, to give up just before the harvest. But God assures us that there *will* be a harvest. Our faithfulness, even when it feels like a solitary, uphill climb, is cultivating a crop of blessing, both in this life and in eternity. The key is perseverance – not giving up, not growing weary. **Illustration:** Consider Martha. For over sixty years, Martha had been a beacon of selfless service in her community and within her church. She had volunteered at the local food pantry every Tuesday and Thursday for decades, her hands calloused from packing countless boxes. She had cooked innumerable meals for grieving families, visited the sick in their homes, and spent countless hours counseling young mothers. Her life was a testament to "well doing." But lately, Martha felt a creeping weariness. Her knees ached more than they used to, and the gratitude she once felt from those she served seemed to have dwindled. A new, younger generation of volunteers had joined the food pantry, and while she appreciated their enthusiasm, she sometimes felt overlooked, her years of experience taken for granted. She had poured her life out, and now, at seventy-eight, she found herself wondering, "What was it all for? Did it really make a lasting difference? I'm tired, so very tired, and sometimes it feels like it wasn't worth the effort."Discouragement was a heavy cloak she struggled to shed. One quiet morning, as she sat with her worn Bible, her eyes fell upon 1 Corinthians 15:58: "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord." As she read the words, a warmth began to spread through her heart. She wasn't doing it for recognition, or for immediate thanks, or even for measurable results in this life. She was doing it "in the Lord." Her labor was not in vain *in Him*. Then, Galatians 6:9 surfaced in her mind: "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." The phrase "in due season" resonated deeply. Perhaps her harvest wasn't meant to be immediate or always visible. Perhaps the seeds she had sown in countless lives would blossom in ways she might never witness. A tear rolled down Martha's cheek, but this time, it wasn't a tear of despair but of renewed resolve.The weariness was still there in her bones, but the discouragement in her spirit began to lift. She realized that her faithfulness was a testament to God's faithfulness. Her work, done for Him, was not about her recognition, but about His glory. She might not see the full impact of her labor now, but she knew, with a fresh certainty, that in the Lord, it was never, ever in vain. She closed her Bible, a quiet strength settling over her, ready to continue abounding in the work of the Lord, one faithful step at a time. She slowly knelt her tired weary body beside her bed and prayed: “Heavenly Father, I thank You for the truth of Your Word that reminds me that my labor in You is never in vain. Forgive me when I grow weary and allow discouragement to set in. Strengthen me, Lord, by Your Holy Spirit, to be stedfast and unmoveable, always abounding in Your work. Help me to trust in Your promise that in due season I shall reap, if I faint not. May my life be a testament to Your unfailing love and faithfulness. In Jesus' name, Amen.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teaching-truth--6579438/support.

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Presented By Jeremiah C. RileyIn Cooperation With the Spirit, February 25Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Philippians 2:12.If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Nothing but divine power can regenerate the human heart and imbue souls with the love of Christ, which will ever manifest itself with love for those for whom He died. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, goodness, faith,meekness, temperance. When a man is converted to God, a new moral taste is supplied, a new motive power is given, and he loves the things that God loves; for his life is bound up by the golden chain of the immutable promises to the life of Jesus. Love, joy, peace, and inexpressible gratitude will pervade the soul, and the language of him who is blessed will be, “Thy gentleness hath made me great” (Psalm 18:35).But those who are waiting to behold a magical change in their characters without determined effort on their part to overcome sin will be disappointed. We have no reason to fear while looking to Jesus, no reason to doubt but that He is able to save to the uttermost all that come unto Him; but we may constantly fear lest our old nature will again obtain the supremacy, that the enemy shall devise some snare whereby we shall again become his captives.We are to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God that worketh in you to will and to do of His good pleasure. With our limited powers we are to be as holy in our sphere as God is holy in His sphere. To the extent of our ability, we are to make manifest the truth and love and excellence of the divine character. As wax takes the impression of the seal, so the soul is to take the impression of the Spirit of God and retain the image of Christ.We are to grow daily in spiritual loveliness. We shall fail often in our efforts to copy the divine Pattern. We shall often have to bow down to weep at the feet of Jesus, because of our shortcomings and mistakes; but we are not to be discouraged; we are to pray more fervently, believe more fully, and try again with more steadfastness to grow into the likeness of our Lord.—Selected Messages 1:336, 337. (Ye Shall Receive Power) February 25Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teaching-truth--6579438/support.

Presented By Sister Sheryl RichardsPeter's Self-Exaltation and His FallLooking unto Jesus, Peter walked securely; but as he glanced back toward his companions in the boat, his eyes were turned from the Saviour. The waves rolled high and he was afraid. For a moment Christ was hidden from view, and his faith gave way. He began to sink. But while the billows talked with death, Peter lifted his eyes from the angry waters, and cried, “Lord, save me.” Jesus grasped the outstretched hand, saying, “O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?”Walking side by side, Peter's hand in that of his Master, they stepped into the boat together. Peter was now subdued and silent. Through unbelief and self-exaltation he had nearly lost his life.When trouble comes, how often we look on the waves, instead of keeping our eyes on the Saviour! The proud waters go over our souls. Jesus does not call us to follow Him and then forsake us. “Fear not,” He says. “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee... . I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour.” Isaiah 43:1-3.In this incident on the sea Jesus desired to reveal to Peter that his safety was in constant dependence on divine power. Amid the storms of temptation he could walk safely only as he should rely on the Saviour. Where he thought himself strong, Peter was weak. Had he learned the lesson in that experience on the sea, he would not have failed when the great test came upon him.Day by day God instructs His children. By the circumstances of daily life He is preparing them to act their part upon that wider stage to which His providence has appointed them. We may now suppose that our feet stand secure, and that we shall never be moved. We may say with confidence, Nothing can shake my faith in God and in His Word. But Satan is planning to take advantage of our hereditary and cultivated defects. Only through realizing our own weakness and looking steadfastly to Jesus can we walk securely.No sooner had Jesus taken His place in the boat than the wind ceased, “and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.” The disciples and others on board bowed at the feet of Jesus with thankful hearts, saying “Of a truth Thou art the Son of God!” FROM HEAVEN WITH LOVE P.252-253Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teaching-truth--6579438/support.

Tuesday Evening Bible Study 5/20/25REVELATION OF THE HIDDEN MYSTERY part 3: UNITED TO GOD BY FAITHINTRODUCTION: Testimony: “Herein is My Father glorified,” said Jesus, “that ye bear much fruit.” God desires to manifest through you the holiness, the benevolence, the compassion, of His own character. Yet the Saviour does not bid the disciples labor to bear fruit. He tells them to abide in Him. “If ye abide in Me,” He says, “and My words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” It is through the word that Christ abides in His followers. This is the same vital union that is represented by eating His flesh and drinking His blood. The words of Christ are spirit and life. Receiving them, you receive the life of the Vine. You live “by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4. The life of Christ in you produces the same fruits as in Him. Living in Christ, adhering to Christ, supported by Christ, drawing nourishment from Christ, you bear fruit after the similitude of Christ. DA 677.1Theme Scripture: Col 1:26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to (through) his saints: Col 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Topic Scripture: Joh 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. Joh 15:6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. Joh 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Joh 15:8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. Joh 15:9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. COL 419.1-420.12Co 4:6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Joh 9:5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. In the great and measureless gift of the Holy Spirit are contained all of heaven's resources. It is not because of any restriction on the part of God that the riches of His grace do not flow earthward to men. If all were willing to receive, all would become filled with His Spirit.It is the privilege of every soul to be a living channel through which God can communicate to the world the treasures of His grace, the unsearchable riches of Christ. There is nothing that Christ desires so much as agents who will represent to the world His Spirit and character. There is nothing that the world needs so much as the manifestation through humanity of the Saviour's love. All heaven is waiting for channels through which can be poured the holy oil to be a joy and blessing to human hearts.Christ has made every provision that His church shall be a transformed body, illumined with the Light of the world, possessing the glory of Emmanuel. It is His purpose that every Christian shall be surrounded with a spiritual atmosphere of light and peace. He desires that we shall reveal His own joy in our lives.The indwelling of the Spirit will be shown by the outflowing of heavenly love. The divine fullness will flow through the consecrated human agent, to be given forth to others.The Sun of Righteousness has “healing in His wings.” Malachi 4:2. So from every true disciple is to be diffused an influence for life, courage, helpfulness, and true healing.The religion of Christ means more than the forgiveness of sin; it means taking away our sins, and filling the vacuum with the graces of the Holy Spirit. It means divine illumination, rejoicing in God. It means a heart emptied of self, and blessed with the abiding presence of Christ. When Christ reigns in the soul, there is purity, freedom from sin. The glory, the fullness, the completeness of the gospel plan is fulfilled in the life. The acceptance of the Saviour brings a glow of perfect peace, perfect love, perfect assurance. The beauty and fragrance of the character of Christ revealed in the life testifies that God has indeed sent His Son into the world to be its Saviour.THE TAKE-AWAYChrist does not bid His followers strive to shine. He says, Let your light shine. If you have received the grace of God, the light is in you. Remove the obstructions, and the Lord's glory will be revealed. The light will shine forth to penetrate and dispel the darkness. You cannot help shining within the range of your influence. for God.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teaching-truth--6579438/support.