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5. Sincere in love (Phil. 1 :10; John 15:9). 6. True to the faith (2 Tim. 4:7; 1 Pet. 1:7). 7. Interceding in prayer for others (Eph. 6:18; Jas. 5 :16; 1 Thess. 5:17). 8. Abounding in the grace o f giving (Rom. 12:8; 2 Cor. 8:2, 5-7; 9:7). 9. ' Noble in purpose (Phil. 2:13; Col. 1:9, 10; Heb. 13:20,21). —H elen B artlett .
What a Christian Becomes by the Grace of God 1. Christlike in life (Rom. 8:29; 2 Cor. 3:18). 2. Humble in spirit (1 Pet. 5:5, 6). 3. Rich in faith and good works (Jas. 2 :5; 1 Tim. 6:18). 4. Interested in God’s Word (2 Tim. 2:15; Col. 3:16).
God’s Open Hand P salm 145:16-19 «rriHOU openest thine hand and satisfiest JL the desire o f every living thing.” God’s open hand indicates:
1. •Willingness (v. 16). 2. Righteousness (v. 17). 3. Graciousness (v. 17). 4. Nearness (v. 18). 5. Responsiveness (v. 19).
—J. C. P. Christian Grounds for Thanksgiving P salm 50:14 1. F6r the gospel of salvation (Eph. 1 :13). 2. For the Word o f God (John 17:17). 3. For the true church (Eph. 1 :23). 4. For Christian fellowship (Heb. 10:25). 5. For the unspeakable Gift (John 3:16). —C ontributed . Whole-Hearted Thankfulness P salm 138 "I will give thee thanks with my whole heart" (v. 1). 1. For His loving-kindness (v. 2). 2. For answer to prayer and renewing of strength (v. 3). 3. For the spread and extent o f God’s Word (v. 4). 4. For God’s just dealings with the “low ly” and the “haughty” (v. 6). 5. For the expectation of revival and de liverance from adversaries (v. 7). 6. For ultimate perfection because o f His grace (v. 8). —J. C. P. Causes Which Tend to Produce Backsliders 1. Absence o f spiritual leaders (Ex. 32: . 1 , 8 ) . ■ KM 2. Evil associations (1 Ki. 11:4). 3. Worldly success (2 Chron. 25:2, 14). 4. Shallowness (Lk. 8:13). 5. Emptiness of life (Lk. 11:24-26). 6. Lack o f spiritual insight (John 6:63-66). 7. Love of the world (2 Tim. 4:10). —C.R.B. God Forbids Pessimism "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true , . . . think on these things’’ (Phil. 4:8). There are cheering facts in the world just now, as well as discouraging facts. We ought to “think on” the cheering things. 1. Looking at what is good makes us good; while looking at what is bad weakens and discourages us (Psa. 34: 5). 2. Looking at the courage, truth, and love of men strengthens confidence (Phil. 4:9). 3. Good thoughts will make us happy and - grateful to God; and we need to rouse thankfulness (Deut. 8:2). 4. Among the good things are those ac tivities in which we ought to find our place of work (Hag. 2:4). 5. There is perfect peace for those whose minds are stayed upon Him (Isa. 26:3). 6. An everlasting Saviour gives everlast ing life to every believer (John 10:27). —S elected .
We Render Praise to Thee.
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