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Higher Authorities

My seven-year-old son and I were discussing being obedient to those in authority. When I asked whom he thought was an authority over him, he said, "Well, ...


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I Am as I Am

Do not let your peace depend on the hearts of men; whatever they say about you, good or bad, you are not because of it another man, for as you are, you ...


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The Straight Gate

There are very few who in their hearts do not believe in God, but what they will not do is give Him exclusive right of way. ... They are not ready to ...


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My Will and God's Will

Will is the whole man active. I cannot give up my will; I must exercise it. I must will to obey. When God gives a command or a vision of truth, it is ...


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Resignation and Acceptance

"Resignation is surrender to fate; acceptance is surrender to God," says Elizabeth Elliot. "Resignation lies down quietly in an empty universe. ...


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Doing Good to Those Near

Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special regard to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer ...


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Cling Always to God

To cling always to God and to the things of God--this must be our major effort, this must be the road that the heart follows.


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The Wisdom of Obedience

The true pupil, say of some great musician or painter, yields his master a wholehearted and unhesitating submission. In practicing his scales or mixing ...


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Trust and Obey

He that hopes to find peace by trusting God must obey him.


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The Value of Renunciation

Abandon to God is of more value than personal holiness. ... When we are abandoned to God, He works through us all the time.


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