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Many deal slackly with
themselves in respect to little violations of their consecration
vow, saying, “What’s the use of such carefulness and so different a
life from that of the world in general?” Ah! there is great use in
it; for victories in little things prepare for greater things and
make them possible; and on the contrary, surrender to the will of
the flesh in the little things means sure defeat in the warfare as a
whole. We who have become footstep followers of Jesus Christ know
that we are to be tested (if our testing has not already commenced),
and should realize that only as we practice self-denials in the
little things of life, and mortify (deaden) the natural cravings of
our flesh in respect to food, clothing, conduct, etc, shall
we become strong spiritually and be able to
“overcome”. |
