Whether I am something
or nothing in God’s estimation is to be measured by my love
for Him, for His brethren, for His cause, for the world in
general, and even for my enemies, rather than by my knowledge or
fame or oratory. In the measurement of character, therefore, we are
to put love first, and to consider it the chief test of our nearness
and acceptance to the Lord. Those who have received the Holy Spirit
should all be good tempered. In no way can we better show forth the
praises of Him who has called us out of darkness into His marvelous
light than by the exhibition of the spirit of love in the daily
affairs of life. |